Help bring safety and justice to survivors of domestic, sexual and intimate-partner violence.

Last year, BWSS received over 52,000 requests for service — including more than 33,000 crisis-line calls and 14,000 safety plans. Together, we can change that.

Why Your Gift Matters

Every call answered. Every plan made. Every survivor supported.

At BWSS, your donation powers frontline support trained crisis-line workers answering when the phone rings, legal advocates standing beside survivors in court, safe housing options for women and children fleeing violence, counselling and peer-support groups that help rebuild lives.

This is urgent work. Your gift today ensures that when a woman decides to leave, someone is ready to walk beside her.

Impact in Numbers

In the last year:

33,000+

crisis-line calls answered

14,000+

safety plans completed

52,000+

service requests overall

These are more than numbers, each one represents a woman, a child, a family.

Your gift gives hope.

Where Your Donation Goes

Your gift helps fund the full spectrum of services:

  • Crisis-line and intake support
  • Legal advocacy (protection orders, court accompaniment)
  • Second-stage transition housing for survivors and children
  • Counselling, peer groups and culturally safe healing programs
  • Economic empowerment, employment counselling and newcomer & Indigenous-led outreach

Every dollar helps remove a barrier to safety and justice.

Member/Donor Benefits (for monthly donors)

When you commit to a monthly gift, you become part of our Circle of Strength. Members receive:

  • Quarterly impact updates showing how your support is dismantling barriers to leaving violence
  • Early invitations to events and campaigns
  • A welcome letter and annual thank-you report

Together, we’re not just responding to violence — we’re ending it.

Stories Of Strength

“When I fled, nowhere felt safe. BWSS helped me with a plan, a home, and hope. Knowing people give monthly so others can find help, it means everything.”

– Survivor, Housing Program Participant

“I joined the Circle of Strength because I wanted to know someone would be there when the phone rings. $29 a month feels small, but it means safety every day.”

— M.G., Monthly Donor since 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my donation secure?

Yes, all transactions are processed through encrypted systems. You can change or cancel anytime.

Will I get a tax receipt?

Yes, a tax receipt will be provided for each donation, and a summary will be provided for the year-end.

Can I give in honour of someone?

Absolutely. Dedicate your monthly gift, and we’ll send them a note of appreciation.

Can my workplace match my gift?

Yes, many employers offer matching programs. Let us know, and we’ll help with the paperwork.

Violence against women is not inevitable.

With your support, we’re redesigning safety and building justice.

BWSS 130361611 RR0001 Thank you for believing in a future without violence.