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
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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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
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY
Brigit Fiddle
FEATURING THE
The Spontaneous Prose Store
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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