Since 2007, FRPO and our members have proudly supported Interval House, Canada’s first shelter for abused women and their children, through a meaningful and ongoing partnership. Thanks to the generosity of our members, donors, and sponsors, we’ve raised over $1,125,000 to help fund their innovative and life-changing programs and services. Much of this support has been made possible through events like our annual Charity Golf Classic.

Our commitment to Interval House remains steadfast, especially as the need for their services continues to grow alongside rising rates of domestic violence.

Highlights of our ongoing collaboration include:

• The Her Home Housing Project – a groundbreaking transitional housing and resettlement program. Through this initiative, FRPO members provide rent-geared-to-income apartments for residents re-entering the community. Participants receive safe, stable housing for one year, along with counselling and support to help them move toward economic independence.

• A $1.6 million renovation – expanding and enhancing shelter space to accommodate growing program needs.

• The Opening Doors pilot program – a rental subsidy initiative that enables program graduates to access housing in the private rental market.

• Industry-wide awareness efforts – helping to increase understanding of the issue of violence against women within the residential real estate sector including new programs such as a provincial virtual counselling pilot program. 

FRPO extends our heartfelt thanks to all donors, sponsors, participants, and volunteers who continue to make this vital work possible. We are honoured to stand with Interval House and support their mission to help women and children rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.

A place for safety. A voice for change.

Interval House is Canada’s first centre for women survivors of intimate partner violence and their children. Founded in 1973 by a feminist collective, we have always had a pioneering spirit, taking a holistic approach to helping women and children leave abuse behind and start new lives, free of violence.

We believe survivors and we hold the dignity of our residents and clients in high importance. We use our experience and trusted voice to speak up for survivors’ rights and to call for an end to gender-based violence. Everyone deserves a life of peace and safety and our goal is to help break the cycle of violence, for good.

Find out more about Interval House here.