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Searching for community volunteer opportunities? We are recruiting!
The Denise House Board of Directors is currently recruiting individuals with strong governance experience to join our Board.
While a variety of backgrounds are needed, we are seeking an individual for the position of Treasurer with strong experience in Finance. Communication and Strategic Thinking skills are additional significant assets for the Board role.
The Denise House board members provide governance and oversight on organizational matters, ultimately guiding key strategic decisions. This ensures The Denise House continues its vital work, now and into the future, of providing safety and support for women and their children experiencing violence and abuse. Alignment with our vision, mission and values is of utmost importance. Please go to https://www.thedenisehouse.com to learn more about us.
Board members meet on the second Wednesday of every month for regular monthly board meetings, participate in one to two committees of their choice, and are involved in fundraising efforts where possible. Currently, board meetings and other engagements are being held virtually with success.
We trust you will find several benefits of becoming a Board member with The Denise House:
- The opportunity to make an impact in your community
- The chance to work with an open, transparent and progressive organization that wants your input and ideas
- Personal and professional growth
- Networking with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and diverse experiences
- Advocating for issues that can truly make a difference in someone’s life
In an effort to encourage diversity and growth, we welcome all genders and interested candidates.
Please email your interest c/o
Sandra McCormack, Executive Director
Over 100 municipalities in Ontario have declared intimate partner violence an epidemic. We hope that this sends a loud message to women silently suffering that they are acknowledged and heard, and that the community is working to build and improve resources so that they can improve their lives. These declarations are important, but we must continue to speak out for appropriate resources and laws that will protect women, so our work is not finished.
This past year The Denise House has seen an alarming increase in the need for our safe crisis beds and support the shelter staff offer while at the same time, our outreach staff remain busy with supporting women with much needed after shelter and community support.
This year marks 40 years The Denise House has been providing safety and support to women and children in the community. While we have experienced much change and growth, we are now looking forward to the next few months when we will see our new shelter building finished and we are able to move in to begin the next chapter for The Denise House, increasing our bed capacity to 33 beds and have on site accommodations for pets, particularly the large breed dogs, In our new home, we will continue to work diligently to support women and children who experience violence and abuse and encourage their journey to safety.
