| Record #: OCR1084 |
Last Modified: 24 Jan 2013 |
Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2012 |
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| Description and Services |
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| Hours | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-8 pm * Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm |
| Dates | Year-round * Closed on Statutory Holidays * Special Holiday Hours |
| Description | A second-stage shelter focused on easing the transition from crisis shelter to independent living for women and their children who are fleeing violence. Provides safe, affordable housing for up to one year and a program of individual and group support, advocacy and referral. |
| Waiting List | Yes |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up
Women 16 and over and their children who have survived violence and who have come from emergency abused women shelters, self-referred, or have been referred by other services for survivors of violence. |
| Application | Must be self-referred, referred by an emergency shelter or other services for abused women * applications must be submitted and will be followed up with an interview. |
| Fees | Service - Rent is approximately 30% of the woman's income. |
| Languages of Service | English ; Interpretive Services - French |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Contact Information |
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| Office Phone | 613-233-3386 |
| After Hours Phone | Answering machine |
| Fax | 613-567-1707 |
| E-mail | info@harmonyhousews.com |
| Website | www.harmonyhousews.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Tracey Gainforth, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: traceygainforth@yahoo.ca |
| Primary Executive | Leighann Burns, Executive Director; Phone: 613-233-5990; Email: director@harmonyhousews.com |
| Location & Accessibility |
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| Located In Community | City of Ottawa |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 57082
Somerset Postal Office
Ottawa, ON K1R 1A1 |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible - Office and some units |
| Other Details |
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| Subjects | Assaulted women ; Charitable status ; Children ; Family violence ; Geared to income services ; Nonprofit organizations ; Supportive housing ; Women ; Young adults ; Youth |
| Accreditation | No |
| Resources | Website |
| Established | 1987 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Funding | Fundraising - Community Partnerships ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 886420199 RR0001 |
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