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Partnerships

Interested in supporting the work we do at The Today Centre in other ways? We’d love to partner with you! We strive to create lasting relationships with our supporters that are mutually beneficial, whether that is through promotion, utilizing partnership elements, or more. The skies the limit in creating long-lasting partnerships. If you have any ideas, please feel free to reach out to our Community Engagement Specialist Linda Kelly at linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca. In the meantime, please feel free to check out any current partnership opportunities we have below.

• The Tomorrow Fund - A fund to aid in covering the costs associated with the basic needs of the organization and in doing so, help alleviate some of the financial stress and concerns associated with running a successful and efficient nonprofit organization.

  • Please reach out to Linda Kelly at linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca to learn more about how you can get involved in this initiative!

Workshops - All Upcoming workshops & other events can be found here

Introduction to family Violence

This is an introductory, 2-hour workshop for anyone who would like to learn the basics about family violence or as a refresher. Participants will examine types of violence, understand the role of power and barriers to support, gain skills to better respond to disclosures, and information on community resources.

Check out our ‘Workshops and Public Education’ page for more information and other upcoming workshops provided by our Education Specialist at The Today Centre.

family Violence Across the LIfespan

Family Violence Across the Lifespan is an engaging training that gives service providers a basic understanding of family violence in four sessions. Participants will learn about types of abuse, how to dispel common family violence myths, understand barriers, safety planning, and how to respond to disclosures. Learning from community guest speakers, participants will also examine the impacts of family violence on children, seniors, newcomers, and those in 2SLGBTQI+ relationships. This training aims to identify, respond, and support clients with organizations and the community.

Check our our ‘Workshops and Public Education’ page for more information and upcoming dates for workshops provided by our Education Specialist at The Today Centre.

Community Initiatives Against Family Violence (CIAFV) Workshops- Contact info@ciafv.com for more information

• Family violence & the LGBTQ+ Community- Offered by Kristy Harcourt, a long time educator and consultant focused on the inclusion and thriving of LGBTQ people, and on the prevention of violence in their communities. Contact info@ciafv.com for more information and registration.

• Family Violence & the Indigenous Community- Offered by Sue Languedoc, the Executive Director of Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta. Contact info@ciafv.com for more information and registration.

• Legal GPS- Offered by Lois Gander, the Vice President of the Centre for Public Legal Education and a professor at the UofA. Contact info@ciafv.com for more information and registration.

• Strangulation Identification Training- Offered by Morag McLean, a Registered Nurse (RN) and Strangulation Identification Specialist. Contact info@ciafv.com for more information and registration.

REALTalk Workshop: Break the Cycle of Violence by Sagesse & The Today Centre

Offered routinely by Sagesse REALTalk faciliator Carolyn, and The Today Centre Educational Specialist Sarah, these workshops can be hosted at any workplace online or in-person.

REALTalk encourages individuals in any situation or relationship to simply have everyday REAL conversations that approach family violence with a perspective that Recognizes experiences, Empathizes with victims/survivors, Asks the right questions, and Listens with respect.

For more information, to schedule a workshop, or to attend a scheduled public workshop, click the LEARN MORE button below.

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