My Friend’s House helps women and children in South Georgian Bay find safety, support, and advocacy when facing gender-based violence and abuse.
Our Mission
My Friend’s House provides shelter and crisis support, and advocates for equity for women and children in the South Georgian Bay area who are experiencing gender-based violence and abuse.
Our Vision
Empowered women. Transformed communities.
We envision a future where women and children are safe, supported, and free from violence, and where communities work together to create lasting change.
What guides our work
Our work is rooted in values that shape how we show up for women, children, families, and our community.
Fearlessness
We are courageous in our advocacy and do not give fear the power to silence or stop us.
Respect
We honour the dignity, significance, and humanity of every person we serve and work alongside.
Integrity
We act ethically, transparently, and with accountability in all areas of our work.
Excellence
We are committed to a high standard of service, with women and children’s safety at the forefront.
Non-Judgement
We support informed and empowered choices, recognizing that every woman’s path is her own.
Diversity
We see and celebrate the value in ourselves, each other, and the community we serve.
Service
We lead with empathy, compassion, and a commitment to meeting the needs of those who turn to us.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
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My Friend’s House is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.
This includes our Board members, leadership, staff, suppliers, individuals representing our organization, and anyone accessing our services. We are committed to fair and equitable treatment regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias.
We recognize and value the diverse life experiences that shape our organization and our community. We are committed to learning, accountability, and continuous improvement as we work to identify and address racism, oppression, violence, harassment, and all forms of discrimination.
This commitment informs how we work with one another, how we serve survivors of gender-based violence, and how we contribute to a safer and more equitable community.
Our Story
For women and children experiencing abuse, finding safety can be overwhelming. It can mean leaving home quickly, reaching out in fear, or trying to make difficult decisions while carrying the weight of crisis.
My Friend’s House exists so no woman has to face that moment alone.
For years, we have provided a safe and supportive place for women and children in the South Georgian Bay area. What began as a response to an urgent community need continues today as a commitment to shelter, support, advocacy, and meaningful change.
Our work happens in moments big and small. A crisis call answered. A safe bed made ready. A child supported through uncertainty. A woman reminded that what happened to her does not define her future.
At My Friend’s House, safety is more than a place. It is a feeling of being believed, respected, and supported. It is the beginning of choice, stability, and hope.
189+
women and children served
7011
crisis calls answered
558
women and children turned away
due to capacity
Together, we can build safer communities
Ending gender-based violence takes all of us. Through support, education, advocacy, and community care, we can help create a future where women and children are safe, empowered, and able to rebuild their lives.