Louise Russo W.A.V.E. (WORKING AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYDAY)

Louise Russo W.A.V.E. provides education and support to survivors of intimate partner violence and their children across Toronto. The organization offers counselling, safety planning, life skills training, and parenting support to help people rebuild after experiencing abuse. Through group programs and individual sessions, W.A.V.E. works to break cycles of violence by addressing trauma, building confidence, and connecting survivors with housing, employment, and legal resources. The charity recognizes that education about healthy relationships and violence prevention serves both those directly affected and their wider communities. By combining practical support with therapeutic programming, Louise Russo W.A.V.E. helps survivors and their families move toward stability and independence.