Join the Circle of Strength
Every month, your strength sustains hers.
Because safety isn’t a moment — it’s a system.
Every day, survivors of gender-based violence reach out, by phone, text, email, social media and in person, and every day, someone is there to answer because of people like you.
When you give monthly, you ensure that safety, justice, and healing aren’t temporary.
You become part of a growing movement transforming how our communities respond to intimate partner and sexualized violence.
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60 Barriers / Six Systems of Safety
Survivors Don’t Face One Barrier, They Face Many
Our 60 Barriers / Six Systems of Safety framework maps the real conditions survivors navigate and guides how BWSS intervenes at every level: individual, community, institutional, and systemic.
Crisis Response
Housing
Legal Protection & Justice
Healing & Wellbeing
Economic Futures
Culture & Community
When you join the Circle of Strength, your monthly gift helps dismantle these barriers — one by one — and strengthens every system of safety that survivors depend on.
$20 / month | Keep the Line Open
You remove barriers in Crisis Response — ensuring every call for help is answered and every survivor receives immediate safety planning.
$30 / month | Change the System
You drive change across Housing and Legal Protection — funding advocates, second-stage housing, and justice reform so survivors aren’t left behind.
$50 / month | Build the Future
You strengthen Healing & Wellbeing, Economic Futures, and Culture & Community — creating lasting prevention, training, and policy change across BC and Canada.
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Stories Of Strength
Member Benefits
When you join the Circle of Strength, you’ll receive:
- Quarterly Impact Updates showing which barriers are being dismantled.
- Early access to campaigns and events.
- Invitations to insider briefings with BWSS leadership and frontline staff.
- A personal welcome and annual thank-you package celebrating your impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my monthly 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.
Join the Movement
Violence against women and gender-based violence is not inevitable.
Together, we’re redesigning safety so no survivor faces those 60 barriers alone.