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We are a first stop for anyone dealing with family violence.

We offer non-judgmental support for any adult targeted by family violence regardless of situation, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, ethnicity or culture.

06/01/2026

The orchid symbolizes strength, growth, and renewal. With its ability to thrive in diverse environments, it serves as a powerful reminder that healing and transformation are possible, even in the face of adversity.

We are incredibly grateful to our Illuminating Hope Orchid Partner, Brown Law Group, for their generous support of The Today Centre and this year's Illuminating Hope Garden Cocktail Party.

Their partnership helps make this event possible while supporting our ongoing work to provide accessible, integrated services for individuals and families impacted by family violence.

Thank you for helping cultivate hope, resilience, and brighter futures in our community. 💙

05/29/2026

If you’ve been thinking about attending Illuminating Hope, this is your moment.

The evening is just around the corner, and we’re down to the final tickets. Last year’s event sold out, so now is the time to secure your spot.

It’s more than just a night out. It’s a chance to step into a space filled with connection, meaningful conversation, and a shared purpose. The kind of evening that stays with you long after it ends.

A few highlights from the evening to look forward to:
✨ Keynote speaker Dorothy Briggs, Founder of Womanition
✨ An Alberta Government Legislative Scroll presented by MLA Brooks Arcand-Paul
✨ Great food, atmosphere, and community connection
✨ Stories of hope, healing, and the impact of coming together!

If you’re looking for something meaningful to be part of, we’d love to have you there.

Secure one of the last remaining tickets while you can:
https://www.thetodaycentre.ca/illuminating-hope-cocktail-garden-party

05/27/2026

Family violence isn’t always visible, but there are often signs that someone may need support.

Changes in behaviour, frequent absences, controlled communication, physical indicators, or difficulty focusing can all point to something deeper. While these signs don’t always mean violence is present, they can be important signals that something isn’t right.

Awareness matters. Recognizing the signs is one step toward creating safer, more supportive communities where people feel seen, heard, and able to access help when they need it.

05/25/2026

There is still time to get your tickets & join us for a night of connection, community, and purpose at Illuminating Hope! Surrounded by good people, meaningful conversations, and a shared commitment to creating safer communities, this is an evening that truly matters.

Every ticket, every conversation, every moment shared that night helps support individuals and families navigating family violence. It’s an evening rooted in compassion, connection, and the belief that change is possible when we come together.

We would truly love to have you in the room with us-- https://www.thetodaycentre.ca/illuminating-hope-cocktail-garden-party

05/22/2026

You’re invited!

Join us on Friday, June 5th, for our 4th Annual Illuminating Hope Garden Cocktail Party, where guests will enjoy a garden-inspired evening featuring hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, live music, fun activities, a silent auction, the popular ‘Cork Pull’ micro-fundraiser, and much more.

This year's silent auction includes an exciting grand prize from Porter Airlines: a round-trip for two in PorterClassic to anywhere Porter flies!

Illuminating Hope is more than an event. It helps ensure individuals and families experiencing family violence have access to the support, resources, and safety they deserve.

When you attend, you are part of that impact!

🔗 https://www.thetodaycentre.ca/illuminating-hope-cocktail-garden-party

05/20/2026

Today, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation and TELUS Canadian Community Board for their generous funding support of transitional comfort kits. For youth and their children leaving unsafe homes, the journey toward safety often begins with urgent and overwhelming needs. Everyday essentials, such as food, clothing, hygiene products, and household supplies, are foundational in rebuilding stability after trauma. More than practical support, these kits represent dignity, care, and hope as individuals move beyond crisis toward independence. Together, in partnership with TELUS Canadian Community Board, we are helping create safer, stronger and more hopeful futures. We are deeply grateful to TELUS for your generosity and support!

Thank you, TELUS & TELUS Friendly Future Foundation!

05/19/2026

An evening designed to inspire, connect, and give back.

Illuminating Hope brings together community, conversation, and impact in a setting that feels as meaningful as it is memorable. From live music to curated cocktails and thoughtful details throughout the night, every moment supports individuals and families experiencing family violence.

This year, we are honoured to welcome Dorothy Briggs, Founder of Womanition, as our keynote speaker. We will also be receiving an Alberta Government Legislative Scroll from MLA Brooks Arcand-Paul, recognizing the important work The Today Centre does to support victims and survivors of family violence, while educating the community on prevention and how to recognize and respond to family violence.

Guests can also look forward to an exciting silent auction, including a generous grand prize from Porter Airlines: a round-trip for two in PorterClassic to anywhere Porter flies!

The Illuminating Hope Garden Cocktail Party shines a light on something deeply important: beyond violence and abuse, there can be hope, healing, and safety.

Last year’s event sold out, so don’t wait to get your tickets.

Tickets are now on sale: https://bit.ly/3QN6ju4

05/15/2026

We will be closed on Monday for the long weekend, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 19th.

If you or someone you know needs support during this time, resources are still available. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

Wishing everyone a safe and restful long weekend!

05/15/2026

Groundbreaking News in Canada

The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence, creating a legal pathway for survivors to pursue damages for patterns of abuse that go beyond isolated incidents of physical violence.

This decision recognizes that intimate partner violence can include coercive control, isolation, humiliation, surveillance, financial control, sexual coercion, intimidation, and other forms of harm that affect a person’s safety, dignity, autonomy, and wellbeing.

This matters because family violence is often not one single event. It can be a pattern of behaviours used to create fear, control, and dependency. Recognizing the cumulative impact of this harm is an important step toward more responsive systems and greater access to justice for survivors.

At The Today Centre, we know that naming family violence clearly is part of prevention, intervention, and support. This decision reinforces what survivors, advocates, and service providers have long understood: abuse can take many forms, and its impacts deserve to be recognized.

If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, support is available.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4nzC3Pw

05/14/2026

May 14 is Moose Hide Campaign Day, a day to stand together to end violence against women and children.

The Moose Hide Campaign began as a grassroots movement along the Highway of Tears in northern British Columbia, led by Indigenous men committed to taking a stand against gender-based violence. Today, it continues to grow as a call to action for all people to take responsibility, have difficult conversations, and be part of change.

Family violence is not an individual issue. It is rooted in systems, histories, and patterns that require collective awareness and accountability to address.

Wearing the moose hide pin is a symbol of that commitment. It represents a personal pledge to honour, respect, and protect women and children, and to actively challenge violence in all its forms.

At The Today Centre, we recognize that prevention requires ongoing learning, listening, and action.

This May 14, take a moment to reflect on the role we each play in creating safer communities, https://moosehidecampaign.ca/

Address

17724 102 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5S1H5

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Friday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17804556880

Website

http://www.thetodaycentre.ca/

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