Ashley Oakes: Executive Director, Howe Sound Women's Centre

Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society is a grassroots organization dedicated to the prevention of violence against women and
support for women, children and youth impacted by violence or abuse. We provide a transition house and safe home for women and children who are leaving abusive relationships or at risk of experiencing violence and otherwise unsafe living conditions, support, resources, referrals and advocacy.
We serve the needs of women and children in the Sea to Sky Corridor including Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish and the Nations of N’Quatqua, Samahquam, Lil’wat, Skatin, Xa’xtsa, and Squamish.
More information at www.hswc.ca.