Michelle Porter was absolutely “thrilled” with Souls Harbour Rescue Mission was chosen to receive a funding boost from the provincial government. The CEO told CityNews that the , one in Brightwater, which will open soon, and the other on the eastern shore. Both centres cater to women and children in a variety of circumstances, but the grant announced earlier this week is specifically for women who left domestic violence situations.
“A lot of times women who are coming out of a situation of crisis such as violence in particular will need extra support,” Porter said in an interview. “They will need counselling, even if you’re going on a sliding scale, there is a cost to the counselling.” Related: Transportation to appointments and possibly child care are also additional costs the money will go towards.
Both centres are in rural parts of the province where getting to and from town requires a vehicle, a luxury not all women have. The two centres assist women of all backgrounds who need help. “We had one lady on her first day coming said, it’s like a spa retreat here,” Porter said.
“There is just this atmosphere of peace and calm and tranquility when you are by the ocean.” Some women who leave intimate partner violence relationships might need to go to school or be retrained to get a job, all costs that the $40,000 will cover. This funding will also be stretched further, Porter said because the organization is not using it on capital projects.
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