Becoming a victim of crime, assault, and other forms of tragic circumstances can happen to anyone at any time. Hopefully, becoming a victim of a traumatic event does not happen to you or your loved ones, but North Simcoe Victim Services (NSVS) is here to support, listen and offer resources in the event of the need for help, at any hour of the day, 365 days of the year.
Since 2020, our calls for response for victims in our region has increased 135%. Intimate partner violence, tragic circumstances, sexual violence, and assault are the highest percentage of the types of calls that our trained Crisis Responders go out to support community members in their hour of need. One of the resources we can offer to these victims is security devices such as personal alarms, security cameras, cell phones, window and door alarms, and FOX 40 whistles.
With the generous donation by the local philanthropic group Ripple of Kindness Orillia (ROK), a portion of these funds are supporting a new FOX 40 Whistle Campaign to raise funds and awareness for NSVS. Lynn Thomas, Development Director and NSVS Crisis Response volunteer initiated this campaign as a tangible reminder that safety is paramount to our loved ones and that North Simcoe Victim Services will be there when anyone calls for help. “The FOX 40 whistles are Canadian made and the best whistles on the market, with a loud, clear sound able to operate in water and all temperatures. The whistle will alert anyone in the area to the need for assistance.
Whether you use your whistle for boating, sports, running or walking the trails, or as a personal safety device while out alone, we hope the gift of this NSVS branded whistle with the donor’s donation, will be a reminder to support your local Victim Services. This campaign is especially important for our organization in the current climate of rising crime that we have been experiencing in the past five years”.
Several generous and supportive local businesses are helping to get the word out by hosting a special display of the NSVS FOX 40 whistle campaign. Donors can make their minimum donation of $20 on our website: www.ns-vs.com OR bring cash or use the QR Code on the display at the locations listed, to pick up their FREE FOX 40 whistle with the branded NSVS logo. These are a great item for boating/sport enthusiasts, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or to gift your friend or family member, or for your own safety. Thank you to each of these businesses and their owners for stepping up to help us promote an affordable way to donate to North Simcoe Victim Services and also advocate for the victims we serve.
Locations for pick up and/or donation:
Blue Moon Junction Restaurant, 9620 Hwy 11 S, Washago
Lake Country Grill Restaurant, 425 West St. N, Orillia
The Water Market, 7 Colborne St., Orillia
Home Hardware Orillia, 5 King St., Orillia
Mark Goode “The Mortgage Man”, 180 Memorial Ave., Orillia
OTD Building Supplies, 1084 Brodie Dr., Severn
Desjardin Insurance, Murray Hofsteter, 145 West St. N, Orillia
ANNOUNCEMENT: NSVS would also like to announce a great new partnership with local restaurant owner, Diana Roman, owner and operator of both Blue Moon Junction and Lake Country Grill.
Diana, a long-time supporter of NSVS, has seen been hosting live musicians and comedians on a regular basis for the restaurant patrons to enjoy live entertainment with a fantastic full menu, dinner and a show, what can be better than that! NSVS will be on site at the restaurants on the following dates with information to pick up and to give the patrons the opportunity to donate in person to North Simcoe Victim Services ongoing fundraising to support victims in our region. Thank you Diana for being a compassionate supporter of NSVS!
Upcoming dates for NSVS benefit events:
Blue Moon Junction-9620 Hwy 11 S, Washago:
May 8 – live music by Jarod Stafford
May 24 – live comedy
May 29 – live music by Gabe Salem
Lake Country Grill – 425 West St. N, Orillia:
July 30 – live comedy
For more information about the NSVS FOX 40 whistle campaign or the live benefit events at Blue Moon Junction and Lake Country Grill, contact Lynn Thomas at lynn@ns-vs.com.
North Simcoe Victim Services – www.ns-vs.com – 705 325 5578 – 1 University Ave., Orillia L3V 0Y7
