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Past Events

2nd Annual Hope in High Heels

September 17 and 18

More than 80 men strapped on high heels and walked in support of ending violence against women, including Burlington MP Mike Wallace! Together these great men helped Halton Women's Place raise $63,000! Incredible!

Special thanks to our guest speaker, Diane Clemons - what a voice and message! And thanks to our sponsors, TD Canada Trust, Burlington, Ivanhoe Cambridge, Integrated Market Solutions, Parker's Cleaners Burlington, Rosanna Rocco - Broker, Royal LePage Oakville, Peel Metal Scraping, The Burlington Post and our Lunch Sponsors - Emma's BackPorch and Boston Pizza, Dorval.

See you next September so rest your toes!

Halton Women's Place AGM 2011

June 22, 2011

Burlington Art Centre

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Halton Women's Place celebrated its Annual General Meeting for 2010-2011 on June 22nd, 2011 at the Burlington Art Centre.

Top Picture includes HWP Executive Director and Board Members from 2010-2011 and 2 new board members for the 2011-2012 year.

Middle Picture - Crisis intervention worker, Rabia, receives her 5 year service award at the AGM from Executive Director, Diane Beaulieu.

Bottom Picture - Bonnie Agostinho receives Hands are not for Hitting plaque as her parting gift from the Board.

1st Annual Hope in High Heels Event

On September 18th, 2010 more than 50 men walked in high heels to show their support in ending violence against women. This group of men included MP Mike Wallace, Burlington City Councillors, Peter Thoem, Rick Goldring and John Taylor and Halton Police Chief, Gary Crowell, Deputy Police Chief, Bob Percy and Burlington Fire Chief, Shayne Mintz. Our celebrity walkers were Michael "Pinball" Clemons and his wife, Diane Lee Clemons - both inspired the crowd with their words.

This event raised more than $21,000 for the shelter! Thanks to all who participated! And thanks to Emma's Back Porch Restaurant, The Burlington Post, Stonegate Properties, Cogeco Cable, Alberici Construction, Laura Markey, Bay Gardens Funeral Home and Edgeworth Properties!

See you next year!