About

Maison Baldwin house is a place where women who have experienced any type of abuse can come for support, information, and a safe place to stay. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week – women can call and/or come in at any time, day or night.

Our Services

All of our services are completely free and confidential.

Access to Necessities

The shelter provides all necessities during their stay such as food, access to laundry facilities, and access to clothing and toiletries at no cost.

Informal Counselling

Counsellors are always on duty and available to provide informal counselling and assist in advocating for our clients, providing information, and empowering them to seek additional resources when needed.

Safety Plan Creation

Our counsellors work with our clients to create safety plans designed to help them identify the actions they can take to bring themselves and their children to safety.

Support for Families

We have a Childcare worker who can help assist with children in house, and also help with care when women have appointments they need to attend.

Shop Clothing and Home Goods

Upon leaving the shelter, women are also invited to our in-house Boutique, to acquire any housewares, small appliances, and décor for their new homes. All items in the Boutique are generously donated by the community and available at no cost to the women.

Woman half smiling, talking with a counsellor at Baldwin House.

Baldwin House in the Community

We are thankful for the support of our community in continuously going above and beyond to donate items and raise money to support our shelter.

Volunteers showcasing the generous donations during the Feminine Hygiene Fundraiser.
CFUW FCFDU's Generous Donation of Feminine Hygiene Donations
The band playing at Loose Leaf Fundraiser.
Loose Leaf Fundraiser
Volunteers showcasing the donated welcome bags for residents at the shelter.
Colour Street and Thirty One's Donation of Welcome Bags for Human Trafficking Victims
The puck-drop at the Sisters' cup for Baldwin House.
Sisters' Cup Fundraiser
Volunteers holding a generous donation from the community.
Roxborough Bus Lines Sharing a Monetary Donation
Volunteers running a booth at the 2023 Christmas Market.
Fundraising at the 2023 Christmas Market
Volunteers running a booth at the LouLou Lavender event.
Fundraiser at the LouLou Lavender Market
Volunteers holding up the quilts they made for women at the shelter.
Volunteers Generously Crafted Quilts for the Women at Maison Baldwin House

Board of Directors

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Debbie Fortier

Executive Director

Joanne Porporo

President

Francine Fitzsimmons

Vice President

Rick Gales

Secretary Treasurer

Blake Hambleton

Director

Tracey Pilon

Director

Jacquelyn Standing

Director

Susan Rutters

Director

How You Can Help

There are multiple ways you can support the shelter!

Monetary and Item Donations

Providing monetary support and donating items on our wish list allows us to ensure our clients have the items they need.

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Shop the Boutique

All of the profits from Serendipity Boutique fund our women's shelter. By purchasing thrifted items, you are helping those in need!

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Volunteer Your Time

We are always looking for volunteers at Serendipity Boutique! Fill out our form to volunteer today and send it to mbhpubvol@baldwinhouse.ca.

Download Volunteer Application
Engage in Education

Book our Public Educator to help educate our community on preventing, identifying, and leaving abuse relationships and human trafficking.

Book a Speaker

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to talk to someone, but I’m not sure I want to stay at a shelter. If I go there will I have to stay?
Do I have to have children to stay at the shelter?
How long can I stay at the shelter?
Can I stay at the shelter if I am homeless, but not experiencing Domestic Violence or Human Trafficking? 
If I have experienced violence, do I need a Police Report to be admitted to the shelter?
Does the shelter have to call CAS if I stay there with my children? 
Can I bring my pet to the shelter? 
What if I am only experiencing Mental/Verbal Abuse? Can I still seek services at the shelter? 

We're Here for You 24 Hours a Day.

Providing you with a safe shelter and services to start living the life that you deserve.

Woman talking on the phone.Woman with her head in her hands as she talks to a counsellor at Baldwin House.Woman holding her baby.
Woman talking on the phone.Woman with her head in her hands as she talks to a counsellor at Baldwin House.Woman holding her baby.
Women laughing as they talk in a support group.Woman sitting with a counsellor at Baldwin House.Women looking down as she sits with other women in a support group.
Women laughing as they talk in a support group.Woman sitting with a counsellor at Baldwin House.Women looking down as she sits with other women in a support group.