Business After 5 - October 17, 2018

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HOST: This month's BA5 event location is Barriston Law. Barriston's dedicated and experienced legal professionals are one of Central Ontario's most recognized and collaborative groups of trusted advisors. Community leadership is their mission. Come out and see their new and improved location, while eating some delicious food with a great group of people!

CHARITY PARTNER: Women & Children's Shelter of Barrie
It’s been 34 years since the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie first opened its doors to women and children in the community who were fleeing abusive relationships.  Since its inception, the agency has continued to grow and flourish.  Each year emergency shelter and shelter support services are provided to over 700 women and children.  In its 29 year history, the shelter has assisted over 9,000 women and children.  The Outreach Program and the THSP have assisted approximately 10,000 women and continue to provide valuable and much-needed services.  In 2011, with funding from the Ministry of the Attorney General, the agency added a Family Court Support Program.  Through this program women are provided with legal and court support, assistance with Legal Aid and forms and information about the Family Court System.

There have been many changes over the years and many changes are yet to come.  Since provincial funding partner covers only a part of operating costs, they rely on the support of the community to help sustain the quality programs and services that they offer to women in the community dealing with gender-based violence and abuse.

E-WASTE COLLECTION: October 15th kicks off Waste Reduction Week, so at this event, in partnership with GEEP, we are collecting e-waste. Volunteers will be on hand in the parking lot to help unload your e-waste from your car before you park and head in to network. See below to find out what e-waste is eligible for this program. #GoGreenWithGEEP