This past weekend was the 25th anniversary party of the Assaulted Women’s Helpline and I was lucky enough to be invited (and take photos of course). It took place in Toronto’s St. Lawrence Hall, a building I had no idea existed until I searched for it on google. Everyone is very familiar with the St. Lawrence Market and the area just south of the Hall, I’ve even passed by the hall on the way to visit friends who live down the street, however the historic structure always seemed to elude me.
After doing some research I was really excited to take a peak at this historic place in Toronto. The façade is being revitalized so scaffolding was hiding that aspect, however the interior was full of charm down to the gas-fired wall sconces and chandeliers.
The afternoon was filled with delicious food and speeches from one of the founders of the AWHL, Rev. Gordon Winch and keynote speaker Jaqueline Benn-John, Executive Director, Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services of Halton and President, Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres.
Here are a few pics from the event:
