Tessa McFadzean

Privileged to work alongside courageous changemakers @GoodShepherdHam fiercely dedicated to eradicating systemic barriers and supporting survivors of violence. #TBTN2025 #WeBelieveSurvivors #EndGBV

In #solidarity we stand. For information on local resources for survivors of gender-based violence & sexual assault please visit wawg.ca @WAWGHAMILTON For information on resources available across the province, please visit mulberryfinder.ca and @OaithDotCa

Hamilton's outdoor shelter now has 19 residents and the plan is for it to be full by the end of the month, operators and city officials say. cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

The @HRIChamilton invites you to join their Beading Circle! Participants can continue an existing project or start something new. The Circle will run on Thursday evenings from January 16 to the end of June. To register, contact 905-548-9593 ext. 257 or email literacy@hric.ca.

Over the last 52 weeks, there have been 62 women and children killed. The escalating number of femicides in #Ontario demands urgent action. Our 2023-2024 Annual #Femicide List is now available: bit.ly/2023-2024Femic… Press Release: bit.ly/FemicideListPr… #GBV

Gathered at Queens Park on the #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen with colleagues across the province and @OaithDotCa to discuss strategies to #EndGBV Resolution requires action. Consultation MUST serve as a pathway for systemic change.

@GoodShepherdHam Women's Services will be there at TBTN HAMILTON Thursday Night!!! @SACHAhamont @Tessalee3 #ibelieveaworldfreeofviolenceispossible #GBV

Synthetic opioid more potent than fentanyl found in fake oxycodone pills: Hamilton police thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

Since November 2023, there have been 42 known #femicides in Ontario, 7 in July. Femicide impacts the entire community. If you need support please visit wawg.ca or mulberryfinder.ca for a list of services. My deepest condolences. @OaithDotCa @WAWGHAMILTON

#WorldRefugeeDay acknowledges the strength & courage of people who are forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. Refugees need our solidarity now more than ever. We must build empathy & understanding for their plight & recognize their resilience.

We are truly grateful for the talent, vision, and generosity of the artist who transformed our outdoor wellness space. Such a beautiful creation! "Art speaks where words are unable to explain" - Author Unknown

Run by and for Indigenous women Talk 4 Healing is a confidential helpline that offers culturally grounded counselling, advice and support in a safe and accepting environment. Help is available 24/7 in 16 languages. Talk + text: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)

Today and tomorrow! Join us at Good Shepherd Women’s Services between 1pm and 4pm. There are so many great health and social service providers available on site for immediate access to services and support!

Calling queer and trans folks in rural, remote and northern parts of Canada! Check out Momentum's new Queer Advocacy Leadership Program. Thank you to @cdnwomenfdn for helping to make this important program possible.

So Excited to Host the Women's Health Drop-in Days!! Looking forward to welcoming everyone!!! @GoodShepherdHam @Tessalee3

@IsisIntrepid @queermomentum @swaphamilton @cityofhamilton @FaeJohnstone @AndreaHorwath @alexwilson96 @CraigCassar @jeffbeattie2014 @MarkTadeson I'm so sorry I could not be there today rallying alongside amazing community members! ❤️💛🩷💚💜🧡🩵

Thank you to The Society of @QueerMomentum for tasking me on behalf of @SWAPHamilton with organizing the @CityofHamilton's iteration of the national #RainbowEquality rally/march in #HamOnt 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇨🇦 RainbowEquality.ca/Pledge Join us at Hamilton City Hall, Friday, May 17th at 6 PM for some amazing guest speakers and our march! Tune into to @AM900CHML Wednesday morning to hear @FaeJohnstone talk more about the rally with @RickZamperin. Thanks to @lisa_polewski for setting up the interview! #YHMCC #CDNPoli #ONPoli #CDNPolitics

I am taking the pledge for 2SLGBTQIA+ equality & stand against hate, discrimination, & oppression. I encourage you to sign the pledge & commit to building safe, just, & inclusive communities that promote health equity, human rights & freedom for all. #RainbowEquality #IDAHOT

So appreciative of this opportunity to collaborate with @Refuge_HCNH and @wesleynonprofit in this important work! New program aims to ease transition for Hamilton asylum seekers thespec.com/news/hamilton-… via @thespec

In recognition of #WorldSocialWorkDay I want to express my deepest gratitude to all frontline workers at @GoodShepherdHam @goodshepherd_to and beyond. Each of you, in your own unique ways, demonstrate your commitment to eradicating injustice. You are the difference. THANK YOU!!!

First Day of Mission Week here @GoodShepherdHam Women's Services. A time of reflection and discussion about the significance of the pomegranate and the connection to St. John of God. Thank you Sister Peggy!! #hospitality #missionweek @Tessalee3