Atira Women's Resource Society

Supports women and children affected by violence by offering safe and supportive housing, and by delivering education and advocacy aimed at ending all forms of gendered violence. Provides housing, advocacy, and support to women, and those who live full-time and identify as a woman, and who meet the organization's mandate. Operates within a feminist, anti-oppression framework and employs harm-reduction principles. Daily practice is informed by understanding of trauma, and is gender responsive. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.