Bridges for Women Society

10/29/2025

Care work keeps families, communities, and economies running. Yet this work is often undervalued, underpaid, and lacks proper protections, leaving people exposed to physical, mental, and sometimes sexual harm.

Valuing and supporting those who provide it is more important than ever.

10/28/2025

💜 Join Us for the Bridges Annual General Meeting! 💜

You’re invited to our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, November 20th from 6 – 9 p.m.

Come connect as we reflect on another impactful year of empowering women and gender-diverse people who are survivors of violence and trauma through healing, growth, and employment.

✨ All are welcome - community members, stakeholders, and friends of Bridges.
☕ Refreshments will be served.

We look forward to gathering together in gratitude and community.

10/27/2025

"Employability is an inclusive term. It means being physically, emotionally, intellectually and psychologically able to work. It means having the skills and the tools to get and maintain employment. It involves the person's personal and social environment as well as all the aspects of a woman's life which affect her work."

Excerpt from Building Bridges, 1994

10/23/2025

Over the past 37 years, Bridges has supported thousands of women to reconnect with their strengths and move forward toward brighter, empowered futures. 🌿

None of this would be possible without the generosity of our donors and community supporters. Your contributions ensure that survivors of trauma have access to the counselling, employment programs, and compassionate support they need to thrive.

To become a donor visit: https://bridgesforwomen.ca/donate/

From all of us at Bridges, thank you for your life-changing support. 💜

10/22/2025

Our October Bridges Employment Program group launched this week, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome this amazing group of women.

This week is all about connection, courage, and first steps toward brighter futures.

Here’s to a season of growth, learning, and empowerment ahead!

10/21/2025

Come visit our table at the upcoming Project Reconnect!

Wednesday, Nov 5th from 11am to 3pm.

10/20/2025

🌱 Starting something new can feel exciting and a little overwhelming.

Remember to pause, breathe, and take things one step at a time.

Growth happens gradually, and you’re doing great. 💜

10/16/2025

💜 October 18 is Persons Day in Canada 💜

In 1927, five courageous women — Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby, and Henrietta Muir Edwards — challenged the Supreme Court to recognize women as “persons” under Canadian law.

Though initially denied, they persisted and on October 18, 1929, the Privy Council ruled that women are indeed persons under the law.

Today, we honour the Famous Five and all those who continue to advance gender equality in Canada. 🌿

10/15/2025

💼There’s still time to join our October Bridges Employment Program, starting October 21st!

This supportive, trauma-informed program helps women and gender-diverse people build skills, confidence, and community as they prepare for meaningful employment.

💜 Take the first step toward your next chapter — reach out today to learn more!

📧 Email: intake@bridgesforwomen.ca
📞 Call: (250) 385-7410
🔗 Learn more: https://bridgesforwomen.ca/bridges-employment-program/

10/14/2025

10/13/2025

Wishing you a restful long weekend in whatever way feels best.

However you spend this time, we hope you find moments of comfort, connection, and care. 🌿

10/10/2025

October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to celebrating the voices and power of girls, championing their rights worldwide, and reflecting on the challenges they continue to face because of their gender.

Across Canada and around the world, girls are making an impact and creating positive change in their communities and far beyond. They are leading the way as students, entrepreneurs, volunteers and activists, and proving that you are never too young to shape the future and improve the lives of others.