Connectivity

a critical digital lifeline for women in Southwestern Ontario experiencing domestic violence during COVID-19 - Seite 2

“This spring, we began to experience what happens when the pandemic of COVID-19 meets an epidemic of gender-based violence,” said, Jessie Rodger, Executive Director, Anova. “We had to change our services to ensure safety and support for survivors of violence, and we quickly realized the critical need for technology so our vulnerable clients and community members had a safe way to reach out for help. Because of our partnership with Rogers, survivors of gender-based violence can now stay connected to their counsellors, our crisis and support line and loved ones as they navigate leaving abusive situations and the dangers of COVID-19. Without this support, survivors in our community would struggle to connect to healing services – we are so very grateful.”

If you are a woman living in an abusive home, or you know someone who is, you can call your local shelter’s 24/7 crisis line for advice and support.  Find your local shelter and its crisis line on www.sheltersafe.ca.

Rogers is also partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area, providing tablets with six months of free service to ensure the families and “Littles” who rely on this critical connection get the digital tools and service they need. Fido is providing a local London chapter of Pflag Canada with a tablet and free wireless data to enable virtual peer-to-peer support meetings in support of the LGBTQ2S community.

A new awareness video about Rogers partnership with Women’s Shelters Canada will be shown across Rogers Sports & Media properties reaching millions of Canadians. To learn more about all the ways Rogers is helping to support Canadians through this critical time, please visit here.

About Rogers
Rogers is a proud Canadian company dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every day. Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960. We have grown to become a leading technology and media company that strives to provide the very best in wireless, residential, sports, and media to Canadians and Canadian businesses. Our shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). If you want to find out more about us, visit about.rogers.com.

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Rogers Communications, [e-mail], 1-844-226-1338