Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre is set to host its 9th annual Women’s Day Luncheon on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Best Western in Cobourg.
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre provides free, confidential, and inclusive support services for women, children, and youth facing family violence. Offering 24/7 crisis support through shelter, text, and online chat, Cornerstone ensures access to counselling, safety planning, legal resources, and transformative community programs.
Committed to prevention, the organization implements research-based best practices to address gender-based violence and empower individuals on their journey to safety and stability.
Cornerstone’s Manager of Fundraising & Communications Cayne Fordham tells us they have an exceptional guest speaker in store.
This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Fallon Farinacci, a proud Red River Métis, survivor, and advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
Farinacci’s story is one of survival and resilience. At just nine years old, her parents were murdered while she and her brothers were held hostage for eight hours. She later lost her older brother, making her the last surviving member of her immediate family. Today, as an intergenerational survivor and mother, Farinacci works to raise awareness about the ongoing discrimination and violence faced by Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.
Tickets for the luncheon will be released on Wednesday, April 2, and can be purchased online. Each ticket is $150, with $50 eligible for a charitable donation receipt.
Fordham tells us guests will be able to enjoy lunch as well as a silent auction featuring artwork, spa packages, and more.
According to Fordham, the event is not exclusive to women and everyone is invited.
Cornerstone extends its gratitude to event sponsors, including Part Time CFO Services, Kambeo, Link Auto Group, and The Cobourg Police Service, among others.
For ticket purchases and more details, visit Women’s Day Luncehon | Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
