In this edition of "Your Redwood":

• Explore The Redwood's all new website to learn more about services for survivors of intimate-partner violence, domestic-violence, and gender-based violence!

• Listen to a live recording from the children’s Ukelele class!  

• The Redwood LOVES our volunteers! ❤️

• Will you help make Summer Fun for women and children living at The Redwood? 

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Get the assistance you need to rebuild your life

Secure a good-paying job through our tuition-free Women in Trades and Technology programs that include income supports and assistance with childcare

“Safety and Recovery for Children and Youth” living in the emergency shelter is The Redwood’s set of tailor-made services aimed at giving children and youth opportunities to heal from the trauma they have experienced. 

Mental health support and interventions include music workshops that build positive emotions and social connection, through singing and learning to play instruments.

L to R: Rainbow Songs facilitator Zeca, volunteer Eric, and staff member Ngasseu join children living in the emergency shelter for ukelele class.

This spring children have been learning to play the ukelele in weekly classes led by instructors from Rainbow Songs Foundation, an organization that provides high-quality music programs free of cost to families with children using shelter services in the GTA.  

Listen to the audio clip below as Redwood children, moms, and volunteers perform their cover of The Beatles' Let It Be! Get ready to smile!

Redwood volunteers and staff had a sweet time at Courage Cookies!

During National Volunteer Week, we were thrilled to host an appreciation event at Courage Cookies to thank Redwood volunteers for all that they do to assist women and children to live and thrive free from abuse, homelessness and poverty. 💛

The theme of this year’s National Volunteer Week was #EveryMomentMatters. Over the last year, 56 dedicated volunteers contributed 3,187 hours as iDetermine.ca crisis line responders, Bike Club assistants, and Art and Music Class helpers. That’s a LOT of moments that mattered! We are deeply grateful to Redwood Volunteers during National Volunteer Week and all year round! 💙

We are grateful to so many of you who launch into your summer by making a special gift to our Summer Fun Fund! 

We have exciting plans in store for women and children living in the emergency shelter this year – with opportunities to play, learn new skills and sight-see around the city! 

But we need your help to make it happen!

Splash Pad Fun! Keep children cool with a swimsuit, hat, and flip flops they can wear while jumping through a splash pad at a local park! $50

Roller Coaster Ruckus! Exhilarate a child living in the shelter with an unforgettable day at Canada’s Wonderland! Your gift will treat a mom and two children to transportation, lunch and thrilling roller coaster rides! $250

A Visit to Riverdale Farm! Give children a taste of farm life in the heart of the city! Your gift will provide all the families living in the shelter with a super fun outing including a bus ride to the farm, lunch, and a chance to meet chickens, cows and sheep! $750

And much more…. 

Will you make summer fun for women and children living at The Redwood?

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