Anova: A Neighbour Helping Neighbours in Old East Village
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If you’ve spent any time in Old East, you’ve probably walked past Mine 101—the second-hand boutique at Oxford and Gammage with the cool window displays and even cooler cause. What you might not know is that the shop is part of Anova, a local organization that’s been doing life- changing work for years. Anova came to be in 2016 when Women’s Community House and the Sexual Assault Centre London joined forces. Both had been supporting survivors of violence for almost 50 years and together, they became something even stronger. Anova offers shelter, counselling, legal support, a 24/7 Crisis & Support Line, and more. They’ve made it their mission to build a future without violence, and that mission feels especially important in a tight-knit community like ours. For those of us who live in Old East, it’s comforting to know that Anova is here—not just as a service provider, but as a neighbour. You see it in Mine 101, where the money from every cute jacket or vintage find goes right back into supporting women and children. You feel it in the conversations they spark about tough topics like gender-based violence and consent. You see their team at local events, working with schools and other community groups, always showing up. And let’s talk about Mine 101 for a second. It’s not your average thrift store. It’s beautifully curated, affordable, and full of hidden gems. It’s a place where style meets social impact, and every donation or purchase helps fund the kind of support that changes lives.
Women & dependents who received services in shelter
Number of times Anova turned women away from shelter due to lack of beds
Days in the average length of stay in shelter
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Women who received sexual assault counselling
Women who are on the waitlist for sexual assault counselling services
Tenants at Second Stage Housing
Every day, we support survivors of gender-based violence through our programs and services. Here is a snapshot of the work we did from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024. Reality of Gender-Based Violence in London
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Calls received through our 24/7 Crisis & Support Line
Women supported through walk-in services
Attendees to our youth programming
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Individuals receiving service through Outreach
Participants in our Public Education presentations, trainings and workshops
Clients on the Family Court Support Program caseload
In Old East, we take care of each other. That’s what makes this neighbourhood special. Anova fits right in—not just because of what they do, but because of how they do it: with care, with purpose, and with community in mind. May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and if you’re looking for a way to show your support or get involved you can not only swing by Mine 101, but you can attend a class at Cottage Pottery Studio on Adelaide, attend a yoga and meditation class at Asanas on Mill St. or visit anovafuture.org to see all the good work they do. Chances are, they are already helping someone you know. @anovafuture crisis & support line 519-642-3000
Crisis & Support Line: 519-642-3000 • 1-800-265-1576 24/7 Confidential & Anonymous ANOVAFUTURE.ORG
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