June Callwood
June Rose Callwood, CC OOnt (June 2, 1924 – April 14, 2007) was a Canadian journalist, author and social activist. She garnered fame for her articles and columns written for national newspapers and magazines, including Maclean's and Chatelaine. She solidified her name by founding charities focused on certain communities in Canada, including Nellie's, one of Canada's first shelters for women in crisis, Jessie's Centre for Teenagers, now the June Callwood Centre for Women and Families, and Casey House, Canada's first HIV/AIDS hospice.
June Callwood | |
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| Born | June Rose Callwood June 2, 1924 Chatham, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | April 14, 2007 (aged 82) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Author Journalist Activist |
| Notable credit(s) | Order of Canada Order of Ontario Toronto Arts Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award Canadian News Hall of Fame inductee |
| Spouse | Trent Frayne |
| Children | Jill Frayne Brant Frayne Jesse Frayne Casey Frayne |
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