April 11, 2024 Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Ms. Garlow and Mr. Guay, as well as the former tenants and the community, who continue to remember and grieve for those lost. This tragedy has left its mark on the tenants, the community, and the entire team at Atira who support them. Earlier this year, the Coroner’s Inquest was held to look into the tragic deaths that occurred as a result of the 2022 Winters Residence fire. We acknowledge and support 100 per cent of the recommendations from the jury. Over the last two years, we have worked hard since then to improve safe ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                                                               APRIL 4, 2024 ATIRA ..read more

February 13, 2024 Vancouver, B.C. | Unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),  Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations | Atira Women’s Resource Society, the BCNPHA and CIRES today announced the formation of a cross-sector working group that intends to act as a collaborative partner for the Province, municipalities and first responders to gain support for housing and safety-related initiatives. The announcement took place at the Housing to Hope: Housing and Safety Forum hosted by the three organizations to bring together the unique perspective ..read more

February 6, 2024      Statement For Release                                                                          Atira Women’s Resource Society Completion of Coroner’s Inquest into Winters Residence Fire Vancouver, B.C. | Unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations | Atira expresses its thanks to those involved ..read more

Statement For Release Atira Women’s Resource Society Coroner’s Inquest, Winters Residence January 22, 2024   We are relieved that the Coroner’s Inquest has begun and look forward to the findings that lead to higher health, safety and security in the supportive housing sector.   Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Ms. Garlow and Mr. Guay as well as the former tenants and the community, who continue to remember and grieve for those lost. This was a tragedy that has left its mark on the tenants, the community and the entire team at Atira who support them.   We acknowled ..read more

Atira Announces Newly Elected Members To Board Of Directors, Releases Third-Party Governance Review And Accepts 100 Per Cent Of The Recommendations Vancouver, B.C. | Unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations | The Atira Women’s Resource Society has announced that it has appointed new members to its Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting on December 3, 2024. Atira has welcomed the following new members to its Board of Directors: Jessie Adcock, Principal, Adcock Capital and Advisory Services ..read more

Housing & homelessness advocates and lived experts from across Canada deliver 15 calls to action to the Federal Housing Minister, outlining & demanding solutions to the gendered housing crisis December 7, 2023 | Unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations | Vancouver, BC Although Canada’s housing crisis makes headlines on an almost daily basis – data shows that households led by women and gender-diverse people are the hardest hit yet most under-served. That is why an intersectional, nation-wide coaliti ..read more

Atira Women’s Resource Society is a not-for-profit organization committed to the work of ending all forms of gendered violence. The Board is leading a period of renewal and re-focus, working in partnership with interim CEO Catherine Roome and an interim executive team. Our immediate focus has been on ensuring operational excellence and a strong financial position to maintain our funders’ confidence in the work we are leading. We are now moving ahead to lay the foundations for Atira’s future evolution, and in that context, we are seeking new faces and skillsets to join our board to complement o ..read more

Download Atira Media Release   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2023 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROVES FUNDS FOR ATIRA TO CONTINUE IMPORTANT WORK FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL WOMEN’S HOUSING SYMPOSIUM IN OTTAWA The Government of Canada announced funding for Atira to convene the Pan-Canadian Voice for Women’s Housing symposium for another year. Vancouver, B.C. | Unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations | After Atira Women’s Resource Society convened the seventh annual Pan-Canadian Voice for Women’s Housing (PCVWH) s ..read more

Download 2023-10-03 Atira 100 Day Update FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2023 ATIRA PROVIDES 100-DAY UPDATE ON CONTINUED PROGRESS OF THE RESET AND RENEWAL PROGRAM Interim CEO and management team continue to build a change program, renew public trust and deliver governance and operational excellence while supporting some of the most vulnerable in the DTES and greater Metro Vancouver region. Vancouver, B.C. | Unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations | The Atira Women’s Resource Society continues to provide 3 ..read more