Atira Women's Resource Society

Atira Women's Resource Society is a Canadian nonprofit organization that aims to end violence against women and children through direct services and increasing community awareness. Founded in 1983, the society offers safe and supportive housing, shelter programs, legal support, counseling, and self-employment initiatives to those impacted by violence in various locations across Canada. Their mission includes providing services to anyone identifying and living as a woman who experiences gendered violence and misogyny, including trans, Two-Spirit, and intersex women. The society's work is informed by the understanding that women's experience of violence often intersects with poverty, racism, and substance use. The last investment of $656.79K was received as a grant from Health Canada on 06 July 2023. For more information about Atira's philosophy and work in the Metro Vancouver Area, visit www.atira.bc.ca.