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After 40 years of serving women and children in Huron County, Huron Women’s Shelter, Second Stage Housing, and Counselling Services has officially rebranded as Artemis Huron.
Corey Allison, Executive Director of Artemis Huron, said the rebrand is “not a departure, it’s a homecoming.”
The announcement was made during the organization’s 40th Anniversary celebration and Annual General Meeting, marking a new chapter in its long-standing legacy of care, advocacy, and community leadership.
Allison explained that the new name reflects the full scope of the organization’s work in 2025 while staying true to its mission and values. Artemis, named after the Greek goddess of protection, transition, the moon, and the wild, symbolizes fierce devotion, healing, and the power of choice, qualities that mirror the spirit of the organization and the women and children it serves.
Artemis Huron has grown significantly over the years. It began as a counseling center and now provides emergency shelter, a second-stage program for longer-term healing, crisis and sexual assault counseling, outreach, advocacy, and education. The organization also supports women navigating legal systems, housing, and social services.
Adding to the news of the name change, MPP Lisa Thompson formally congratulated Artemis Huron on receiving two grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), totaling $699,700. Last fall, the organization received a one-year, $100,000 Seed grant to expand its sexual violence program, enhance leadership development, and build capacity. This past winter, Artemis Huron received a three-year, $599,700 Grow grant to improve the second-stage healing program and evaluate its innovative housing model that supports women and children affected by gender-based violence.
Allison emphasized that while the name has changed, the organization’s commitment remains the same.
Artemis Huron remains dedicated to trauma-informed, survivor-centered care and continues to honor its history while expanding services to meet the needs of the community.