36 YEARS OF HOPE
Join us for a Cocktail Dînatoire celebrating a community united in hope and action.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
6:30PM - 9PM
CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM
Honouring Nancy Cummings Gold - A Champion of Change
At the event, we will proudly recognize Nancy Cummings Gold for her extraordinary dedication to Auberge Shalom.
Nancy’s commitment as a board member, volunteer, and advocate has transformed countless lives and inspired many to support our mission. Her leadership has strengthened our programs, deepened our impact, and brought us to this milestone.
Together, let’s honour Nancy’s contributions and celebrate the spirit of chai—36 years of life-changing work.
THE CURRENT REALITY
Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a pressing issue.
Globally, more than 1 in 4 women experience intimate partner abuse in their lifetime. In Canada, approximately 45% of teens (aged 15-17) experience dating violence including emotion, sexual and physical abuse. In Quebec alone, 13 tragic femicides linked to domestic abuse were reported in 2024.
These devastating statistics underscore the urgent need for comprehensive support, prevention, and education around IPV and healthy relationships.
Keynote Speaker - Amy Kaufman
Amy Kaufman’s resilience and advocacy in the face of adversity are well-known. Having survived intimate partner violence, she has turned her personal tragedy into a powerful platform for change and support. Utilizing her experiences, she has become a vocal advocate for intimate partner violence awareness, working to educate communities, support survivors, and influence policy change.
We are incredibly grateful that Amy will be sharing her voice at our 36 Years of Hope event.
36 Years of Hope Campaign
For over three decades, Auberge Shalom pour femmes has been a lifeline for survivors, offering specialized services to over 12,000 women and children impacted by IPV.
This year, as we celebrate our double chai anniversary, we have launched an ambitious campaign to honour our 36 years of service.
This milestone campaign will help us:
Enhance survivor services to meet the growing demand for shelter, counseling, and support.
Expand violence prevention programs, empowering individuals and communities to break the cycle of violence before it begins.
Raise awareness about IPV and healthy relationships, fostering a culture of empathy, respect, and safety.
Intimate partner violence does not discriminate – it impacts individuals from all communities. Auberge Shalom serves women and children from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds with a special mandate to support the Jewish community
SHELTER
12-bed emergency shelter; kosher, Shomer shabbat confidential, accessible
COUNSELLING
Free, open-ended, individual, confidential support by staff specializing in IPV
PREVENTION
Diverse programs to meet the multifaceted needs of the women & children we serve
CLIENT PROGRAMMING
Demystifying IPV while also equipping individuals with tools to support someone in need.
Leading Donor Giving Levels
Create lasting change for women and children affected by intimate partner violence, ensuring they receive the support and resources they need to heal, thrive, and rebuild their lives.
Provides safe shelter and crisis intervention to a woman and her children for 6 weeks.
Up to 10 complimentary tickets
Feature on donor board
Special thank you in annual report
Provides one year of specialized IPV support to 4 women through our counselling office
Up to 8 complimentary tickets
Feature on donor board
Special thank you in annual report
Provides 12 prevention workshops to youth (schools, b’nai mitzvah programming, etc.)
Up to 8 complimentary tickets
Feature on donor board
Special thank you in annual report
Staffs our 24/7 support line for a week ensuring that there is always a voice at the end of line.
Up to 6 complimentary tickets
Feature on donor board
Special thank you in annual report
Provides one month of nourishing kosher meals for residents in our shelter.
Up to 4 complimentary tickets
Feature on donor board
Special thank you in annual report
Supports the move-out costs for 3 women and their children as they transition to independent housing.
Up to 2 complimentary tickets
Feature on donor board
Special thank you in annual report
As a Jewish woman who had recently moved to Montreal, Auberge Shalom represented a place to access help that felt less foreign than other organizations. Never in a million years would I imagine that I would ever need help from such an agency, but one day it all became clear to me I was that woman. Leaving my situation would have never been possible without the support and guidance from Auberge Shalom. One of the most empowering ways that they provided assistance was through their support groups. Their support groups offered a space to identify, share, and process what had happened to me. They made me feel less alone in my situation. They offered me insight and tools to better manage, and they helped pave a path towards a foreseeable future. I will always be forever grateful.
Auberge Shalom client
“I was so broken and thought so little of myself that I would say to myself “no wonder he hit me.” Auberge Shalom services helped me to realize that I am loved and valued. It’s not your average one hour of counselling and good-luck-with-that-see-you-next-week. It was love and kindness like I had never known.”
Auberge Shalom client
