16 Days of Activism
Participating in Partner Organization events
I am a member of Zonta Club of Toronto and Lieutenant Governor of District 4. On October 24, 2024, I joined my friends Maria and Rob to participate in The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk presented by TD. It was a perfect fall night for this a scenic 3 KM walk through Kew Gardens and along the Boardwalk. We all walked together to raise awareness and funds for women and children escaping domestic violence. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow kicked off the evening with a heartfelt speech, sharing her personal experiences with domestic violence.
The Night Light Walk serves not only as a fundraiser but also as a platform for awareness. The funds raised will directly support shelters that provide crucial services to those in need, allowing organizations such as Nellie’s and Red Door Family Shelter to continue their mission of empowering women and children. According to the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, 44 per cent of women in Canada have experienced intimate partner violence at least once in their lives. As of the night of Oct. 24, the walk had raised more than $50,000. It was such a great initiative.
If you or your Club are participating in any Partner Organization events in your community – I would love to learn more. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected]
Since its founding in 1998, the Royal LePage® Shelter Foundation has grown to become the largest public foundation in Canada dedicated exclusively to funding women’s shelters and domestic violence prevention. Royal LePage is the only Canadian real estate company with its own charitable foundation. The Shelter Foundation has raised more than $46 million to-date and currently supports 200 local women’s shelters and national partners.
Faria Latif, D4 Lt. Governor
