Our Vision
We envision a world free from all forms of violence, discrimination and gender inequalities where human rights and dignity are respected and where women and children participate fully in the decisions that affect their lives. When we refer to “women”, we are referring to women in all their diversity, inclusive of LGBTQ2SAI+ individuals.
Our Mission
To provide emergency shelter for women and children in crisis, resulting from family violence, and to care for their emotional needs in an understanding and compassionate manner.
Our Purpose
We are dedicated to supporting women and children affected by gender-based violence by offering safe and supportive shelter, housing, counselling and other services women may require. We also engage in education and activities aimed at preventing gender-based violence and promoting a balance of power in society
Our Values
Compassion: We treat women and children with empathy, kindness, and compassion.
Courage: We advocate for the women and children that we serve; we are courageous in our work with the community, pursuing societal change.
Diversity: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where all feel welcome, safe, accepted and appreciated.
Empowerment: We are committed to providing information and resources which will enable women to make informed decisions. We provide services to empower and enhance clients’ ability to discover their strength and thrive.
Integrity: We act ethically, with fairness. We maintain an objective lens by recognizing our personal biases and moving past them.
Respect: We respect our clients, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Safety: We provide a safe, confidential physical and emotional space for clients, free from physical and emotional danger, to feel secure, to recover and grow.
Trust: We are trustworthy, honest, confidential, accountable, professional, and dedicated.
Our Services
Are women-centred.
Are trauma- informed.
Are client-led.
Are confidential.
Promote women’s autonomy and individuality.
Respect clients’ privacy.
Respect women’s unique wisdom and experience.
Believe, support, and validate women without judgement.
Acknowledge, evolve and embrace women’s cultural and ethnic communities and practices and promote services which are inclusive, culturally sensitive and flexible.
