The City of Barrie

The Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie provides safe refuge and emergency support services for abused women and their children in its commitment to end the cycle of violence. 

While our shelter tries to meet the demands for service, we are over capacity and cannot provide the much needed crisis services that many women need. To address the need for specialized, safe and affordable housing for women experiencing abuse, we are embarking on our next housing campaign. We are launching our next Shelter Me Campaign to raise the much-needed funds to secure a new building that will house families leaving the shelter. This new facility will enable us to expand our services and help even more women in crisis. Together, we’ll create more than shelter; we’ll nurture progress and belonging, touching lives for generations to come. Join us in shaping a brighter future.