The Centre
The Centre is a Sarnia-Lambton nonprofit that provides confidential, trauma-informed support, counselling, and advocacy for people affected by sexual harm. It runs client groups and wellness programs, delivers volunteer training and public education, and organizes fundraising and community events such as Denim & Dignity while centering inclusion and reconciliation.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Denim Day: Jeans for Justice Challenge
Denim Day: Jeans for Justice Challenge invites Sarnia-Lambton residents to wear denim and stand with survivors on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The Centre is teaming with Sarnia-Lambton Children's Aid Society and The Inn of the Good Shepherd, organizers will be in the community capturing looks, and teams can register by contacting Hollie at hollie@thecentresarnia.ca or 51-337-3154x206.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Shop, Sip & Support Initiative
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Emilie Dudman Counselling & Psychotherapy will donate $25 from every session booked in April 2026 to The Centre, supporting survivor services in Sarnia Lambton. Book a virtual evening or weekend session for ages 16 and up, and contact Hollie at hollie@thecentresarnia.ca or 519-337-3154 x206 to participate.
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Staff work anniversary: Chantel Butterfield 12 years
The Centre is celebrating Executive Director Chantel Butterfield for 12 years of leadership and service to survivors in Sarnia-Lambton, in a thank you post published on 2026-04-14. The organization praises her passion, vision, and ongoing impact on the community.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month Shop, Sip & Support Initiative
Throughout April, Urban Escape Inc will donate $1 from every pair of denim pants sold to The Centre as part of a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Shop, Sip and Support Initiative. Shop at 132 Front St N in Sarnia to support survivor services, and contact Hollie at hollie@thecentresarnia.ca or 519-337-3154 x206 to learn more or get involved.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Shop, Sip & Support Initiative
Throughout April, Greens Organic Cafe in downtown Sarnia will donate one dollar from every Electric Lemonade sold to The Centre as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is an easy way to support survivors and connect with local partners; email Hollie or call 519-337-3154 x206 to learn how to get involved.
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Electric Lemonade Sip & Support
For the month of April Greens Organic Cafe at 196 Christina Street North is donating one dollar from every Electric Lemonade sold to The Centre as part of a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Shop, Sip & Support initiative. Stop in to sip a plant based seasonal drink and support local survivor services, or contact Hollie at hollie@thecentresarnia.ca to learn how to get involved.
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Executive Director message offering community support after Lambton College incident
On 2026-04-10 The Centre shared a message from Executive Director Chantel Butterfield offering support after "this morning's violence at Lambton College", urging anyone feeling overwhelmed to reach out. The note emphasizes community care and includes local hashtags to help people find resources and solidarity.
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Denim & Dignity: A Community Catwalk for Justice
Denim & Dignity is a community catwalk supporting survivors that helped raise over $4,000 for The Centre, and it returns for Year Two at The Gallery. The announcement lists Wednesday, March 31st as the event date with registration available through Hollie at hollie@thecentresarnia.ca or 519-337-3154 x206; the source does not specify a calendar year.
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Denim & Dignity: A Community Catwalk for Justice
Denim & Dignity: A Community Catwalk for Justice raised over $4,000 for The Centre, supported by local sponsors and many attendees. The Centre announced Year Two at The Gallery for Wednesday, March 31, and invites the community to join the SAAM Challenge and Denim Day Challenge; contact Hollie at hollie@thecentresarnia.ca or 519-337-3154x206 to get involved.
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Lambton Shores Indigenous Film Festival
The Lambton Shores Indigenous Film Festival runs April 17 to April 21, 2026 at the Kineto Theatre, showcasing Indigenous cinema across multiple days. The Centre shared the dates and partner tags including Telefilm Canada, check The Centre or the festival flyer for screening times and ticket details.
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Denim & Dignity
Denim & Dignity is a community fashion and fundraising night from The Centre tied to Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM at The Gallery, with free parking behind Tang's China House and raffles that accept cash; contact The Centre for the event date and full program details.
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Denim & Dignity sold out
On April 1, 2026 The Centre announced that Denim & Dignity is officially sold out and at capacity. The post thanks supporters and signals excitement for the night, but it does not include date, time, location, ticket links, or waitlist instructions.
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Annual Flag Raising
The Centre is hosting its Annual Flag Raising at 12:00 PM on 2026-04-01 to mark the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and honor survivors. The post also promotes Denim Day on April 29 and invites local partners and downtown businesses to join a Denim Day Challenge; contact Hollie at hollie@thecentresarnia.ca or 519-337-3154x206 to get involved.
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Denim Day Challenge
The Centre opens Sexual Assault Awareness Month with an Annual Flag Raising today at 12:00 PM, then invites downtown businesses and partners to join a Denim Day Challenge on Wednesday, April 29 to raise awareness and support survivors. Contact Hollie at hollie@thecentresarnia.ca or 519-337-3154x206 to learn how to participate.
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Denim & Dignity Runway Essentials (event logistics)
Denim & Dignity presents Runway Essentials, a community runway show hosted by The Centre with light refreshments from Honestly Dough and a Gallery bar serving signature cocktails. Doors open at 6 PM and the show starts promptly at 7 PM; limited street parking is available and there is free parking behind Tangs China House. Bring cash to participate in raffles and games that support the cause.
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Denim & Dignity ticket alert
The Centre warns that Denim & Dignity is almost sold out and urges you to grab tickets now at https://revelree.ca/event/denimanddignity. The post frames the event as a night of style, community, and purpose tied to Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so secure your ticket right away.
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Denim & Dignity ticket giveaway
The Centre is giving away a pair of tickets to Denim & Dignity; enter by following, commenting that you are available tomorrow between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM, and sharing the post. The winner will be contacted via direct message at 10:00 AM on April 1, 2026, so check your DMs.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility post
On 2026-03-31 The Centre marked International Transgender Day of Visibility with a short, affirming post asking the community to celebrate the courage, resilience, and contributions of transgender and non binary people. The message encourages amplification and sharing using hashtags #TransDayOfVisibility and #TDOV to spread solidarity.
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DENIM & DIGNITY
The Centre posted on March 30 that DENIM & DIGNITY is two days away and that limited tickets remain. Visit https://revelree.ca/event/denimanddignity to buy tickets and find full event details, since venue, time, and price are not specified in the announcement.
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Denim & Dignity
Denim & Dignity at The Centre in Sarnia showcases curated denim retailers with model fittings and partners like @ueinc and @kokomossar. Tickets are limited, so visit revelree.ca/event/denimanddignity to get full details and secure your spot.
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Denim & Dignity
Denim & Dignity is a community catwalk at The Gallery in Downtown Sarnia on April 1, 2026, with doors at 6 PM and the show at 7 PM. Wild Honey Thrift will showcase bold denim looks, tickets are available at the event page and organizers note they are going fast, and the event supports Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Denim & Dignity: A Community Catwalk for Justice
Denim & Dignity is a community catwalk presented by The Centre at The Gallery in Downtown Sarnia on April 1, 2026; doors open at 6:00 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM. The Oasis is featured with denim ready looks and a new men's line, and tickets are available at the Revelree event page while they remain on sale.
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Men's line launch
The Oasis has launched a men's line featuring timeless, versatile pieces and complimentary personalized styling, showcased at Denim & Dignity on April 1, 2026 at The Gallery in downtown Sarnia. Doors open at 6 PM and the show begins at 7 PM, with tickets available via the event page.
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Kokomo’s retail spotlight
Kokomo's, a locally rooted retailer since 1994 now owned by Josh and Taryn DeBrum, offers three levels of tanning including Red Light, state of the art equipment, and trend forward apparel across three locations. They are an official Levi's retailer in Sarnia Lambton and are featured in the Denim & Dignity community catwalk at The Gallery in Downtown Sarnia on April 1, 2026; tickets at https://www.revelree.ca/event/denimanddignity.
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Denim & Dignity: A Community Catwalk for Justice
Denim & Dignity is a community catwalk for justice at The Gallery in Downtown Sarnia on April 1, 2026, with doors at 6 PM and the show at 7 PM. The event ties into Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, highlights local retailers like Kokomo's, and has tickets available at www.revelree.ca/event/denimanddignity.
