We strive to build up our community by offering client-informed services and programs. Read below to see how we plan to achieve our promises.

VISION

A community of safety, support, and equity for all.

MISSION

CWAVS provides client-centred safety, shelter, counselling, advocacy, and education that supports individual, family, and community well-being.

VALUES

  • CWAVS is informed by community voices and needs when designing and delivering community services

  • CWAVS is committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone. We believe that safety, dignity, and connection are human rights that are essential to individual, family, and community healing.

  • CWAVS is committed to providing client-led care that is based in trauma informed and anti-oppression practices.

OBJECTIVES

  • Break down barriers to access through increased community engagement, reflective conversations, and learning opportunities.

  • Build an inclusive community of care in staff and board teams.

  • Enhance capacity for current programs

  • Build transparent, efficient, and accountable financial and administrative systems.