{"id":392446,"date":"2020-12-03T07:03:31","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T12:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=392446"},"modified":"2020-12-03T07:03:31","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T12:03:31","slug":"rogers-provides-hundreds-of-phones-as-critical-digital-lifelines-for-quebec-women-experiencing-violence-and-abuse-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/rogers-provides-hundreds-of-phones-as-critical-digital-lifelines-for-quebec-women-experiencing-violence-and-abuse-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Rogers provides hundreds of phones as critical digital lifelines for Quebec women experiencing violence and abuse during COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <em>Rogers provides phones and plans to women in crisis; extends previously donated plans by six months with second wave of pandemic<\/em><br \/>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <em>New partnership with <\/em><br \/>\n        <em>F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des maisons d\u2019h\u00e9bergement pour femmes<\/em><br \/>\n        <em>, <\/em><br \/>\n        <em>Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale, and <\/em><br \/>\n        <em>Alliance des maisons d\u2019h\u00e9bergement de 2<sup>e<\/sup> \u00e9tape pour femmes et enfants victimes de violence conjugale<\/em>\n      <\/p>\n<p>MONTREAL, Dec.  03, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Deep into the second wave of COVID-19, Rogers Communications today announced it is providing hundreds of free phones, voice and data plans to women\u2019s shelters across Quebec to enable connectivity for women experiencing violence and abuse. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=0dpnqa7t_7jphw7GyCBUexH0WEHdl9GJZrUViEMmV87V2E92ArhxcrgZN0ZkOktkWvNK6Oxbz-nSHoSFGmWFJ5Bql35V-XQp3t2LNSAWcaVuuhxQBC7hBrKnvnCqWat3uJsYQCF6imk0T14xt4Gn1IUgIKVsIozl5-QAOeHjFjWPppr3Dc6aEk-MxLYthazD3rqrtKWdy38YKYW0_WegTkaJlC6ZF8Kz9xvoJ05FR_A=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>recent report<\/u><\/a> shows that since the start of the pandemic, the severity of violence against women seeking shelters has doubled, causing an urgent need to support women and children who may be facing the reality of being at home with an abusive family member.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor Quebec women and children escaping abuse, phones and connectivity provide an essential digital lifeline that allows them to access emergency resources safely,\u201d said Edith Cloutier, President of Quebec, Rogers Communications. \u201cWhen home is no longer a safe place to be, we\u2019re proud to help enable these critical connections for women and children so they can access critical resources from the organizations that support them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Expanding on a previous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=TaodqxULcuqE_5k3KkCqcclNw94HBZnQZp9qhKP6vkPYs2p4nUq2cfyiXceXshUlox065jyy5smn7RotjQWRggotc_ekT-LxXcxoKMA-enCzGeTn3sb234wpWnIwqJxC9mX65RWZ_JDfaQX6xwu9VWs2Y_iN654lI1cJmCyKqQpyZFsFD296jrMmlklAtxKYi86c8rHFfeuGmDj2aysLjNq8DTi-gs8hIw8rx5OIDm8=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">announcement<\/a> with Quebec women\u2019s shelters like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=1UpwK5mNVnebR3TEHaawOMe3AU4e4JPH57WgF3S9-04tJ2ahKjr-F2rI3ZTkZVg1LSl6qumW1JIK_N8tX9wgRJu9yMo69sfMzEc27e9nJJo=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">L\u2019Arr\u00eat-Source<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=M_nXiLKyHZK-o9HTgCDKoRTUffv4jd9omIF6KTPCXJ0QxfSq4n5SWfMqBc3gXcBBy07SjvkthLnkJWhj40sKIA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Le Cha\u00eenon<\/a>\u00a0in Montreal last spring, Rogers is providing hundreds of additional phones along with six months of free voice and data plans to women\u2019s shelters across the province. The company is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=JMPREEsYL_w_OdWiiPFZnIXDbtbIOPKDVtJ8mpoKUNHaT0FZtq4VroiuHDawP48hqeld9VPLdRTzQX0brlCzsTF-2rHR5e3yA5RoY529Dp7DuVhajlxjTnGqrhD_gNxZPTuHVD8GE6d4D0ebKKT7PDVu-R12moUWHIZnZIRm4uWPg9JhVTwKtiAxapX6ZofYW8nFUji-qnJ89GaaB7JcPc7Qi-Ximow3B_BTSfyWyZWO7Hq5QjTTvZnYbfskE8Y-A0KAODMuGP-3RUKeGWoEBiRFbMC3ea6vaPNXUSg_9kRisRaMLTMtw4O3C3Q8R5Yx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">extending all services<\/a> to the end of June 2021 to bridge connectivity needs as women are experiencing increased isolation during the second COVID-19 wave, with restrictions across Quebec.<\/p>\n<p>Quebec women\u2019s shelters receiving phones and plans include L&#8217;Inter Elles in Langelier, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=aQKdrYBalUQ9e0UG2lzszlsrNXiOBz914Fj8CIGlpGVcL2xenXTgz-c1iX4wUlA2kH_gvdluIlpBmmTT3sLESnnFlKW7GzNGhAfHe2vlPSI=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Maison Simonne Monet-Chartrand<\/u><\/a> in Chambly, La Maison d&#8217;h\u00e9bergement L&#8217;\u00c9gide in La Prairie, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=_EaAD5rPcvTaSML4_ihYBkbeqW0IfQyZfQCZRX6ZYG5360TgGZWnVAskiknycd6K0SD_jqEfrJkrAVANyvfRs_Ima3DLO7Rd-5z0tN9Qh3Q=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Le Havre des Femmes<\/u><\/a> in L\u2019Islet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=fCTC7D-ehcb7ZRR6KdgXVREp3YQu4uARQKRYwy_-nsxgri1-Je_iiCSUrbEvSV_Tj7nlZhYcFd9XLqyYaDdCMnaoviVtxqnH7VoGqWQnVMjex-fAdATU_4PiyHdaQaUJQ-5WYU2w1XeQAHlLUPVtlA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>La maison d\u2019Athena<\/u><\/a> in Montr\u00e9al, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=aQKdrYBalUQ9e0UG2lzsziXtJzoeEcYARTfnyrLn8ODD9vPSeXMSwVkVJviBIT_aqMSjz560Hqq9jwSHoXI0X-NoYMz0VvsVYrLq42wgixOFaMoLY0KI16YL3DSyOL9J5zg0QKwkW9YtG_hapCITb3U0CTJQ08jTI8m7flfC0UA=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Maison secours aux femmes<\/u><\/a> in Montr\u00e9al, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=U97WSESkRGJiMN-GCm_nSVHd5BsatYkEKbxTmPqMof72tZIjADsCQwkNecec0Nfj0UqghofFb5XQLBZfn-C6wwfEAOpCGT5uNgaaBGKfkak=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>La Cl\u00e9 sur la Porte<\/u><\/a> in St-Hyacinthe<u>,<\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=XYbW7_FBgjSHSw_WFmGlgMAbH2HVzebcYrZ4QLJ7QZ068l6fvC2JmOhxKEfSVyUgHBQRoTDE-gqAezmCij_WdtKbKs_LPLzA77RgsFexlho=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>L&#8217;Ombre-Elle<\/u><\/a> in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=SB5KL3z96CjSDWCiKJO-1rhgm0hE3CEBI4mQiyOu6z36kUbElGs_YimYVcl0xXIifNBFLS__gOXQhzm-Ggdhcb2xQySmX3kWehYbnpVK_Jw=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Regroup&#8217;elles<\/u><\/a> in Terrebonne, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=u3cT3ZUiwOM6JWeQFvr6S2Iu-08vwwbvgxj2GWhNG-zqo2qPL7mjp0r3NyhbNZDJ3gDJwd6S5s0z1U_nk5WtaBIERHhiPp7ZgGk_lWWIsFk=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Havre l&#8217;\u00c9claircie<\/u><\/a> in St-Georges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is crucial for women victims of violence, regardless of the region across Quebec, to be able to communicate easily and quickly with their loved ones, but also to stay in contact with shelter teams in case of need or danger,\u201d said Manon Monastesse, Executive Director, F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des maisons d\u2019h\u00e9bergement pour femmes. \u201cAll the more so in this time of the pandemic, during which it is advisable to stay at home and go out as little as possible. Phones are tools that allow women to communicate securely and discreetly with shelters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know that the pandemic has had a significant impact on women,\u201d said Mathilde Trou, co-responsible for political issues, Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale.\u00a0\u201cThanks to these cell phones, the women in our care and staying in our shelters will be able to stay in touch with their loved ones and continue their efforts, without having to worry about the minutes they have left on their phone. This is invaluable help and will be greatly appreciated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA phone is a crucial link for isolated women to maintain contact with their loved ones and our support services during the pandemic,\u201d said Ga\u00eblle Fedida, Political Affairs Coordinator, Alliance des maisons d\u2019h\u00e9bergement de 2<sup>e<\/sup> \u00e9tape pour femmes et enfants victimes de violence conjugale. \u201cHaving safe phone lines at their disposal, ones that are unknown to their abusive spouse, allows women to concretely move forward towards a new life without violence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you are a woman living in an abusive home, or you know someone who is, you can call your local shelter\u2019s 24\/7 crisis line for advice and support. Find your local shelter and its crisis line on\u00a0sheltersafe.ca\/quebec.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to today\u2019s announcement, Rogers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=5fMq6n5RmAfTrtKQb1AYFHkyMSovO5ODs6Vd4UK_-RnPTxcEHaJpwgDNadlSUVQSQwFGHBBP9CA9-eNOtVo15QCrnpQzxRHMurRA4ubI0RSbtC7mG9kTb3xJFWZsO5eKWRY_sngIHZVYkCtv1u7kYiSLYjiRDoaMYTghc5qsrJS8_QCTzJoP2NNda42pgM7x4uKwx9P9DmYVsm_fPfsBElcUzB00f3dz1AbJyVsatb1Skiy3gOJ7YKUcgIU9Vuri\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>previously announced<\/u><\/a> donations of 300 phones and plans to keep Quebec youth connected to mentors. These services have been extended by another six months to bridge connectivity needs during this second wave of COVID-19. This includes phones and plans to organizations like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=tt7QHTIjAQZDdzy3-f7pUvBlMNmin3R0j7pEFasWx-h1vQ7JVjsjhn6OmuuAn72F4wo5Yj2prUo90aT5idh_1VheylOm4u-fWZjsoScuQCJQhcVgx4tKqxxAusn5-F_uTWGHzzoJ8o403agQzCPjJQ==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Montreal<\/u><\/a> to allow \u201cLittles\u201d to stay in regular contact with their \u201cBigs\u201d, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=wvow0eHBW69SsQw7xfCnJ_aXh-uNvi3H3FHnQVeeNWY7fo37axGuEJAMz7Wdd4W9GzgymHQB5cL6oHlmXgA0_cDvJcoK-t34fH1Ut8mD8M53chQHRCHCB1YR2QyIE4f8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Pflag Montreal<\/u><\/a> for virtual peer mentoring sessions for LGBTQ2S+ youth and their families, and for virtual youth education programs offered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Bk4y57dG0kv37y7WeqlZTOWbWzveNUUORNR5L2XyS49nKDc1ElgntAGL_ll6JRXQ9hQYY7Bx8Xfj2q3N5JN0ErayHSF0UOT-wcWfFjgvwRM=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>YMCA of Quebec<\/u><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ffxUXmbe4RxQiGUAjb36NU_HCbs7dpVZTqlksNB0zOzGBJdsJ7upv3_AAoDfN6zNxmdLVnf3xRtlnrVkmRZzwRuI592LLhtfzL6sbtxcdEIVyuo4JWEzxeptER94yqAfB7R62-pTRaJ_Sy56CxzxzGzu6oNMMFxkNzyjCpNhYwbgt9JzCEXQu3Y_1HGFfWvma0VXoK5NuYgC_6G4a4oB_GYme9q9MsT2D397IOIS-hc=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Fondation pour les \u00e9l\u00e8ves de la Commission scolaire de la r\u00e9gion de Sherbrooke<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Rogers<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/> Rogers is a proud Canadian company dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every day.\u00a0Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960.\u00a0We have grown to become a leading technology and media company that strives to provide the very best in wireless, residential, sports, and media to Canadians and Canadian businesses. Our shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:\u00a0RCI). If you want to find out more about us, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=QOUTOWxQ7pGD7lv1KhiOHLMWZFW4J-ggJ7BeXNlKNhikDgL0rclvqfyg7E8TpiQonFqeayDd8MIkeqe1jdNvIQ==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>about.rogers.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>For more information:<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Rogers Communications, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=qhxkXEgU3J80kahVzOyUqvo9wwwuENnW_lszYFmaagvr0WaBB8a1onLvnmyNGDnIN1t-3h_8zAOPeJM38Bf55LdtuaGySY4QsdtxgA6yox4=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>media@rci.rogers.com<\/u><\/a>, 1-844-226-1338<\/p>\n<p>      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=ODA5NTk2MSMzODUzODM4IzIwMDcwOTk=\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/release\/track\/1d019504-7d18-4495-913d-a0c2e67d4144\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rogers provides phones and plans to women in crisis; extends previously donated plans by six months with second wave of pandemic New partnership with F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des maisons d\u2019h\u00e9bergement pour femmes , Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale, and Alliance des maisons d\u2019h\u00e9bergement de 2e \u00e9tape pour femmes et enfants victimes de violence conjugale MONTREAL, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Deep into the second wave of COVID-19, Rogers Communications today announced it is providing hundreds of free phones, voice and data plans to women\u2019s shelters across Quebec to enable connectivity for women experiencing violence and abuse. 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