Child, Youth and Family Counsellor at Howe Sound Women's Centre Society - N/A, N/A, CA
MissionThe Howe Sound Women's Centre Society promotes women's equality and the empowerment of women and their children. We work from a feminist* perspective. By responding to and working for change, we honour the diversity of women's lives and meet the evolving needs of the women and children throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor. We know this work contributes to the well being of our communities and society at large.*Women and men who believe in women's rights and equality throughout society.Main Purpose of the OrganizationTo promote the equality and empowerment of women from a diversity of backgrounds including age, ethnicity and geographic location within the Sea to Sky Corridor. To promote communication and facilitate understanding of the needs of women within society with a view to endorse social change within the community. To provide a centre that offers resources, information and opportunities for dialogue, mentoring and growth. To respond to and provide support for women who require a place that allows for safety from violence, reflection, choice and empowerment. Encourage unified action to provide mutual support for the common problems of women in a rural/urban mixed setting.