'IT WAS THE KINDNESS, THE SUPPORT'

Abuse Hurts aims to help women and children who are survivors of abuse.

The work it does is supported by a Hope Boutique in Newmarket, and now the organization has opened a pop-up Hope Boutique in Aurora.

The gently-used goods store features designer clothing, handbags and shoes and is in operation until June 9. All the proceeds from the pop-up will go toward Abuse Hurts and its efforts to help women and children coming out of shelters.

Christine (not her real name) has used Abuse Hurts services and said it gives women dignity