Local women's agencies might consider merge
Two women’s agencies in London
are considering merging together.
The Sexual Assault Centre London and the Women’s Community House are reviewing the possibility they may offer their services as one.
Manager of Residential Services at the Wellington Road Shelter, Katarina Fernendez says, conversations are being had at the executive level around services that each agency provides.
The questions arose whether those seeking support around violence and assault could benefit from one place to go to instead of two, Fernandez said.
The Women’s Community House provides abused women and children housing and support, and the Sexual Assault Centre London gives any needed outreach and counselling for those who have suffered from sexual violence.
Fernendez says there is no deadline for the decision; however, she feels the result will hopefully be made within the fiscal period to benefit the agencies.
They are seeking input from clients and the public, Fernandez said.
Those who would like to express their opinion on the possible merge can either stop by the individual agencies or fill out a form online. For more information on Women’s Community House, visit shelterlondon. org and to find out more on the Sexual Assault Centre London, visit sacl.ca.
The Sexual Assault Centre London and the Women’s Community House are reviewing the possibility they may offer their services as one.
Manager of Residential Services at the Wellington Road Shelter, Katarina Fernendez says, conversations are being had at the executive level around services that each agency provides.
The questions arose whether those seeking support around violence and assault could benefit from one place to go to instead of two, Fernandez said.
The Women’s Community House provides abused women and children housing and support, and the Sexual Assault Centre London gives any needed outreach and counselling for those who have suffered from sexual violence.
Fernendez says there is no deadline for the decision; however, she feels the result will hopefully be made within the fiscal period to benefit the agencies.
They are seeking input from clients and the public, Fernandez said.
Those who would like to express their opinion on the possible merge can either stop by the individual agencies or fill out a form online. For more information on Women’s Community House, visit shelterlondon. org and to find out more on the Sexual Assault Centre London, visit sacl.ca.
