Interval House
A place for safety. A voice for change
Interval House is Canada’s first centre for women survivors of intimate partner violence and their children. Founded in 1973 by a feminist collective, Interval House has always had a pioneering spirit, taking a holistic approach to helping women and children leave abuse behind and start new lives, free of violence.
Interval House’s organizational effectiveness is grounded in its historical development as well as its organizational vision, mission, values, and culture. In achieving its strategic directions and operational outcomes, Interval House is guided by the philosophy, roles, and responsibilities of the Executive Team in partnership with the Board.
Mission:
As Canada’s first shelter for women and children experiencing abuse, we remain trailblazers in the campaign for women’s empowerment and independence, providing innovative, specialized and transformative services that help to break the cycle of intimate partner violence.
Vision:
We envision a world without intimate partner violence against women and their children.
Values:
Safety, confidentiality, accountability, collaboration, responsiveness, integrated services, awareness, diversity and independence.
Interval House Strategic Priorities
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Strategic Direction Quality and Impact
Strategic Goals Interval House implements a sound, viable, and dynamic business management model in its provision of services and continually strives to improve its performance.
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Strategic Direction Growth and Innovation
Strategic Goals Interval House’s services and service delivery models continue to be unique and relevant in a volatile, ever changing environment, and creatively and effectively respond to the expressed needs of all stakeholders.
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Strategic Direction Sustainability
Strategic Goals Interval House has the capacity to fulfill its current and future mandate and goals.
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Strategic Direction Social Change Agent
Strategic Goals Interval House participates in and supports national, provincial, and municipal efforts to change the social conditions that perpetuate intimate partner violence.