Speak Up for those who are Silent

The Friends of Transition Houses Network will be at the following events, with petitions, Green Ribbons and information cards:
o Sept 7th 10:30 a.m. - Halifax Labour Day March & BBQ at the Halifax South Commons
o Sept 17th TBA – NS Legislature for the official launch of the Green Ribbon Campaign
o Sept 18th (to be confirmed) – Take Back the Night ceremony & march

This is just a start of how we are going to raise awareness and generate the changes that are needed NOW to ensure women and children have safe havens when they need it.

So many times we hear of issues, causes, plights of those who need assistance. And so many times we think what can I do about it? I am only one person with no influence, and we walk away.

You need to stop… and know that you can make a difference. Knowing what you know now about the absolute crisis the Transition Houses in Nova Scotia are in at this very moment, you cannot stay silent

We all can do something. If you are an ex-resident, a student, a working mother, a business executive, politician or activist… we can… and WILL make a difference by something as small as raising your voice to speak up about the crisis the women in our communities are facing

You can:
o Come out to rallies and events such as this
o Send letters to government officials
o Write to the newspapers
o Talk with your friends, families and coworkers

Let them KNOW that these essential services that have SAVED WOMEN'S LIVES are in peril and DEMAND action.

I assure you that if you haven’t experienced violence personally… someone you know right now is facing violence in their home and are silent

SPEAK UP to ENSURE the way out is still there for them when they need it the most

INSIST that Transition Houses in Nova Scotia are secured and strengthened immediately

I am asking you to join our voices in making some noise.

I am not willing to continue to let these LIVE SAVING services deteriorate further,
I will speak up for those who are afraid to speak;
I will make some noise to save Nova Scotia’s Transition Houses.

Won’t you add your voice for those who are silent?