Atira Women's Resource Society

Atira Women's Resource Society We are a community-based organization that supports all women and children who are experiencing the impact of violence committed against them.

Kinda chic to spend 40+ years making sure women, kids, and gender-diverse folks always have somewhere safe to land. Swip...
08/19/2026

Kinda chic to spend 40+ years making sure women, kids, and gender-diverse folks always have somewhere safe to land. Swipe through some of the ways we do it 👉 Link in bio to get involved.

Board Director - Not-for-Profit Volunteer OpportunityLocation: Vancouver, BCThe OpportunityAtira Women’s Resource Societ...
08/17/2026

Board Director - Not-for-Profit Volunteer Opportunity
Location: Vancouver, BC

The Opportunity
Atira Women’s Resource Society (AWRS) is seeking volunteer Board Directors to join our governance team. We’re especially looking for candidates from Greater Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Burnaby, and surrounding areas served by Atira. Meetings are held virtually and occasionally in person at our Gastown headquarters.

As a registered charity, Atira supports women and children affected by violence by providing safe housing, education, and advocacy. Our programs serve over 1,500 women and children with low-barrier housing, 8,000 individuals through legal advocacy and childcare, and see 16,000 visits to SisterSpace.

We are looking for a CPA with senior financial leadership experience to help oversee and guide our organization. Additional experience on a non-profit board or in fields like law, social work, or governance is an asset.

Our governance board of 9–11 members works closely with our leadership team to advance Atira’s mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications
CPA designation with senior financial leadership (required).
Experience in law, governance, policy, or community-focused business.
Passion for supporting inclusive feminism, harm reduction, and innovation.

Requirements
Quarterly board meetings and committee involvement (approx. 6 hours/month).
Commitment to a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate approach.

Term of Appointment
Initial term: 2 years, renewable up to 8 years.
For more information on our mission, visit: https://lnkd.in/gVjPcHEQ.

How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter detailing board experience and interest to [email protected].

Sorella: A place to heal, grow and begin again. For women and children impacted by violence, having a safe place to call...
08/17/2026

Sorella: A place to heal, grow and begin again.

For women and children impacted by violence, having a safe place to call home can be the beginning of something new.

In Vancouver, Sorella provides 108 units of supportive, second-stage housing for women and children, alongside services that support families on their journey forward, including emotional support, advocacy, parenting support, community kitchen programs, referrals and group support for both women and children.

Because housing is more than four walls. It can be the foundation for safety, stability and a future filled with possibility.

Atira is proud to provide housing that helps women and children move from surviving to thriving.

If you would like to support this work and make a difference, you can donate through the link in our bio. 💜

This week, we had the opportunity to welcome Deputy Chief Alison Laurin and visit several of Atira’s housing and suppor...
08/13/2026

This week, we had the opportunity to welcome Deputy Chief Alison Laurin and visit several of Atira’s housing and support programs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The tour provided an opportunity to see firsthand the needs of women at different stages of their journeys and to discuss how stronger collaboration can help us better support our communities.

Please see the details in the link belowhttps://recruiting.ultipro.ca/ATI5000ATWM/JobBoard/98da6efb-0603-4094-b65c-acf3d...
08/07/2026

Please see the details in the link below
https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/ATI5000ATWM/JobBoard/98da6efb-0603-4094-b65c-acf3ddae70ce/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=ba5d3de4-0065-48b1-9097-fe12810288f7

Application Process:
Please provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting may not be considered, although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to www.atira.bc.ca/careers for a current list of postings.

Recovery is possible when the right support exists.Behind every milestone like this are moments of courage, compassion, ...
08/05/2026

Recovery is possible when the right support exists.

Behind every milestone like this are moments of courage, compassion, and people who chose to stand alongside someone when they needed it most. Three years of sobriety is more than a personal achievement—it's a reminder that healing can happen when people have access to safe housing, community, and the support they deserve.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone. Thank you for sharing your journey and reminding us that hope, healing, and new beginnings are always possible.

Community is at the heart of Pride.A heartfelt thank you to Suzanne McCray and the Pride Run Organizing Committee - made...
08/02/2026

Community is at the heart of Pride.

A heartfelt thank you to Suzanne McCray and the Pride Run Organizing Committee - made up of members of the Vancouver Frontrunners and local runners - for their generous support of Aoki Ross House through this year's Pride Run & Walk.

Aoki Ross House was created to provide supportive housing for Two-Spirit, trans, and gender-diverse people - a place where safety, dignity, and belonging are part of everyday life.
Today, 23 people call Aoki Ross House home. More than 100 others are still waiting.

This generous contribution helps strengthen the community that surrounds our residents and reminds us what is possible when people come together with a shared purpose.

To everyone who organized, ran, walked, volunteered, donated, and celebrated - thank you for helping create a community where more people have the opportunity to thrive.
Happy Pride! 🌈

See you on Tuesday, August 4th! Enjoy your long weekend!
07/31/2026

See you on Tuesday, August 4th! Enjoy your long weekend!

07/30/2026

Atira's Director of Communications and Fundraising, Tannaz Alesafar, recently sat down with Diana Jeffries, our Education and Capacity Development Specialist, to talk about the power of education, continuous learning, and capacity building.

In this three-minute interview, Diana shares how investing in learning strengthens our organization and, most importantly, enhances the support we provide to women. She also reflects on the importance of having the right supports in place and the remarkable resilience of the women she's had the privilege of working alongside.

This conversation offers just a glimpse into Diana's experience. Her full 24-minute interview explores her journey, the impact of her work, and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way.

🎥 Watch the three-minute interview below, and find the link to the full conversation below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoEsupEy1oc

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201-190 Alexander Street
Vancouver, BC
V6A1B5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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