We look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, April 16, for this inaugural event. Enjoy an elegant dinner, beautiful music, and auctions. The focal point of the night will be a panel discussion on intimate-partner violence and gender-based violence moderated by acclaimed journalist, producer, host, and survivor, Anna Maria Tremonti.

Thanks to your dedicated support, Close to Home will assist Shelter Movers in meeting the growing demand for their unique services, expanding the critical work of helping individuals and families transition safely to lives free of abuse with dignity.

Co-Chairs
Emily Burnett & Toni Zhong

 

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DATE: April 16, 2024
VENUE: Ricarda’s (134 Peter Street, Toronto)
TIME: 6:30 PM
ATTIRE: Elegant

DINNER & DRINK:
Ricarda’s menu features approachable French inspired cuisine with an emphasis on local seasonal ingredients. *Main course selection will circulate prior to the event. Allergy and dietary restrictions will be accommodated.*

TRAVEL:
Valet parking will be provided. If traveling via TTC: From Osgoode Station, travel West on Queen Street to Peter Street. Ricarda’s is located on the North-West corner at Richmond Street.

ACCESSIBILITY:
Fully accessible venue with elevator and accessible washrooms

For sponsorship opportunities or more info, please contact: closetohome@sheltermovers.com

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Anna Maria Tremonti

Welcome to Paradise Podcast
& Former Host of CBC’s The Current

Anna Maria Tremonti is a long-time journalist who has traveled Canada and the world covering societal change, political upheaval, and armed conflict. She was the founding host of CBC Radio’s flagship current affairs program The Current for 17 years before shifting into podcasting, first with “More” (CBC, early 2020) and then “Welcome to Paradise”, released earlier this year. 

“Welcome To Paradise” explores her own story of intimate partner violence and the long-term consequences of such abuse.  It is a story that has resonated with a wide audience – climbing to the top of the Apple Podcast charts, generating hundreds of letters from others who have also experienced abuse, and signaling the ongoing need for candid conversations around a topic that affects so much of our society. 

LIVE & SILENT

Auctions

BEAUTIFUL

Music

CATERING PROVIDED BY

Toben Food By Design

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY

Tie The Knot Music

Vince & Igor

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY

Brigit Fiddle

Brigit Fiddle

FEATURING THE

The Spontaneous Prose Store

The Spontaneous Prose Store
"Thank you to our event sponsors"

PRESENTING SPONSOR

DINNER SPONSOR

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

RECEPTION SPONSOR

BRAVE STORIES SPEAKER SPONSORS

Lalit and Wendy Aggarwal

Dr. Toni Zhong and Dr. Brett Beber

Jordana Huber and Daniel Debow

Gary Bensky & Hildi Abrams | Lorna Buchanan | Suzanna Cioran
Mark Diamond | Paul & Judy Huyer | Eric & Chloe Mecklinger
Danielle Muise | Peter Obradovich
Steven Posen & Robyn Kestenberg | Brian Prosserman
John Sacke | Hal Silverstein | Marni Wolfe

Nick Lachance Photography | Videography by Frank Russo 

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