Boundary Women's Resource Centre has to fundraise a substantial amount of money each year in order to keep our doors open. This year we thought we would try something new! We have secured a bin at the bottle depot, and all proceeds go towards the Centre! The best part is, you don't even have to sort the bottles, you just go and drop them off in our bin, and we do the rest!! If you have bottles/cans that you don't want to sort, please consider donating them to BWC. Help us support women in the Boundary.
Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, accessibility to our services has changed temporarily. Our Transition House is still open, however we not seeing drop in clients at this time. If you need to access, please call first, if possible. Our Community Counselling, and Women's Outreach programs are working with clients via phone or online video platforms. If you would like more information or wish to connect with one of our support staff, please call our crises line, staff is available 24/7. These are challenging times, please know you are not alone, we are here to support you.
250-442-3131 or Toll free 1-855-441-3131
250-442-3131 or Toll free 1-855-441-3131
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Record Need for Transition House in 2019
In the last three months of 2019, Boundary Women’s Transition House responded to over 190 crisis calls and was full 85 out of 92 nights. We know that many additional women/families may still be suffering in silence.
Boundary Women’s Coalition offers safe shelter and a range of counselling and support services for women and their dependent children who have experienced or at risk of violence. This includes a range of housing options from temporary safe shelter to access to longer term housing.
The United Nations defines violence against women as:
“Any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.”
Of course, we recognize that men experience domestic violence too. However, women are twice as likely to experience violence. There are many forms of abuse, including: physical, emotional, sexual, financial, spiritual, harassment, stalking and cyber-stalking to name a few.
How can you be part of the solution?
Reading articles such as this one to increase your awareness of the issue is a good start. In the coming months, Boundary Women’s Coalition will continue to provide information on this important topic and offer guidance on how you can help.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, our Transition House staff are available to help or provide guidance on how to help. If you witness an assault or you know someone is in immediate danger, call 911. The most important thing you can do for someone experiencing violence or abuse is listen and respect their need to make decisions that are best for them.
You may not understand why women stay in abusive situations. We’ll talk more about that in future columns. In the end, try not to judge. You rarely have the whole story.
To access our services, call 250-442-3131 or toll free: 1-855-441-3131
You can also find more information on our website at: bwcbc.ca.
In the last three months of 2019, Boundary Women’s Transition House responded to over 190 crisis calls and was full 85 out of 92 nights. We know that many additional women/families may still be suffering in silence.
Boundary Women’s Coalition offers safe shelter and a range of counselling and support services for women and their dependent children who have experienced or at risk of violence. This includes a range of housing options from temporary safe shelter to access to longer term housing.
The United Nations defines violence against women as:
“Any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.”
Of course, we recognize that men experience domestic violence too. However, women are twice as likely to experience violence. There are many forms of abuse, including: physical, emotional, sexual, financial, spiritual, harassment, stalking and cyber-stalking to name a few.
How can you be part of the solution?
Reading articles such as this one to increase your awareness of the issue is a good start. In the coming months, Boundary Women’s Coalition will continue to provide information on this important topic and offer guidance on how you can help.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, our Transition House staff are available to help or provide guidance on how to help. If you witness an assault or you know someone is in immediate danger, call 911. The most important thing you can do for someone experiencing violence or abuse is listen and respect their need to make decisions that are best for them.
You may not understand why women stay in abusive situations. We’ll talk more about that in future columns. In the end, try not to judge. You rarely have the whole story.
To access our services, call 250-442-3131 or toll free: 1-855-441-3131
You can also find more information on our website at: bwcbc.ca.
We are pleased to announce the opening of Boundary Women's Coalition Second Stage Program! (BWCSS)
BWCSS is a 10-unit, secured, apartment style complex that serves women and their dependent children in the Boundary region. Second Stage housing is designed for women who have accessed the Transition House and are not quite ready to enter the private rental market, and who would benefit from additional supports.
BWCSS is for women and children who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence. Women and their children can live at BWCSS for up to 24 months following a 30-day stay at our Transition House. There is an application process to assess suitability, along with a readiness to commit to the program requirements.
For more information, please contact our Program Coordinator: coordinator@bwcbc.ca or 250-584-9434
We would like to thank The Brick in Castlegar BC for their assistance in furnishing our units, and donating their time to deliver and assemble the furniture to make it possible for women and children to be in their homes before Christmas!
BWCSS is a 10-unit, secured, apartment style complex that serves women and their dependent children in the Boundary region. Second Stage housing is designed for women who have accessed the Transition House and are not quite ready to enter the private rental market, and who would benefit from additional supports.
BWCSS is for women and children who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence. Women and their children can live at BWCSS for up to 24 months following a 30-day stay at our Transition House. There is an application process to assess suitability, along with a readiness to commit to the program requirements.
For more information, please contact our Program Coordinator: coordinator@bwcbc.ca or 250-584-9434
We would like to thank The Brick in Castlegar BC for their assistance in furnishing our units, and donating their time to deliver and assemble the furniture to make it possible for women and children to be in their homes before Christmas!
We are so fortunate to have this lovely swing at our Transition House, donated by the Grand Forks Rotary Club!
Boundary Women's Coalition ~ AGM 2019
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