Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
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Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV) is a charity based in Salt Spring Island, Canada working on gender equality, children & youth, housing & homelessness +1 more.
Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV) is a non-profit charitable society based on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. It provides free programmes and services to women, children and families affected by violence, abuse and poverty across the Southern Gulf Islands, including counselling, a 24/7 helpline, a sexual assault support service, a children's program and housing. It also runs a thrift store that funds its work and promotes awareness of violence and abuse. Its services are described as inclusive of trans women, non-binary people and 2SLGBTQIA community members.
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Sexual Assault Support Services
Gender equality · Canada
Free, confidential emergency support, ongoing support and individual counselling for sexual assault survivors on the Southern Gulf Islands, plus a free helpline.
PEACE Program
Children & Youth · Canada
Support for children and youth aged 3 to 18 exposed to violence and abuse in their family homes, and guidance for parents on the effects on their children.
Stopping the Violence Counselling
Mental health · Canada
Feminist-based counselling for women whose lives have been affected by violence and abuse.
Transition House
Housing & Homelessness · Canada
24-hour safe shelter for women and children seeking safety on Salt Spring Island.
Transitional Housing
Housing & Homelessness · Canada
Range of housing options on Salt Spring Island, from free emergency transitional housing to long-term, independent, affordable housing.
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