"Atira Women’s Resource Society is a community-based organization that
supports all women, and their children, who are experiencing the impact of
violence committed against them and/or their children. Through education,
advocacy and outreach, Atira is an active voice in the struggle to end
violence against women and their children. Our feminist-based philosophy
informs all our work with ourselves, each other and the community."
-- Mission Statement 2004
News
Janice Abbott, CEO of Atira, is a finalist of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Pacific (British Columbia).
"Ernst & Young is one of the largest professional services firms in the world and one of the Big Four auditors." (Wikipedia). The company is a global organization present in 140 countries and ranked the tenth largest private company by Forbes Magazine.
Janice will be present at the awards gala this fall, when the announcement of the Pacific region Entrepreneur of the Year will be made. As the CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society, Atira Property Management and The Painter Sisters we are proud her contribution to our communities is being recognized.
Like any award, most of the honour comes solely from being nominated and always invokes a sense of pride.
Janice said of the honour, "the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 award is a prestigious and celebrated award and I am thrilled and honoured to have been nominated and shortlisted for the social enterprise category, along with the many amazing entrepreneurs who have also been short listed; just absolutely thrilled."
Posted Date: July 22, 2010
A Thank You to everyone who attended the EWMA Video Launch
We'd like to thank everyone for joining us on Wednesday, June 16th to celebrate the video launch and exhibition of the EWMA artisans work. The evening started with a reception at District 319 before the main event, the 8 minute video featuring artisans in the program. Guests in attendance were able to peruse through a variety of jewellery, pottery and textiles after the screening and interact with EWMA members.
We'd also like to thank the Cooperators for their continued support of the Enterprising Women Making Art program.
Posted Date: June 18, 2010
2010 Golf For Good Tournament at University Golf Course
Please join us again for our 4th Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 23rd at the University Golf Course.
A fun tournament, long on laughs and short on ceremony; Played with friends who come together year after year; Benefiting worthy causes that make a difference in our community. In only three years, we have raised a total of $195,000 for our beneficiaries. Our goal this year is to break $300,000! We run ‘lean and mean’ to maximize the impact of your dollars.
Registration Starts at 11:30am
BBQ Lunch at 12:00pm
Shotgun start at 1:15pm
$175 per golfer, which includes a:
Deluxe BBQ Lunch
Buffet Dinner
Prizes
Gift Bag
Green Fee & Power Cart Rental
Dinner tickets only $50.
Please visit the tournament website at www.golfforgood.ca for more information and how to register.
Atira Women’s Resource Society’s Enterprising Women Making Art Program is seeking self-identified women artisans and volunteers to fill studio opportunities to be core artisans and volunteers. To learn more about becoming an Studio Artisan, please read our Call Out for Artisans and our Artisan Introduction.
Thank You for everyone who attended the BBQ at Atira's Commmunity Garden!
We'd like to give a big thank you to everyone that came to the neighbourhood BBQ at the Atira Community Garden on June 24th! Residents, staff and Strathcona community members alike came together for a fun afternoon of eating and mingling.
This amazing garden would not have been possible without the very generous time and efforts of Mount Cheam Secondary School, CDC Construction, Eco Soil, West Coast Seeds, Stellar Seeds, Projects in Place, Ukraine Hall and Vancouver Public Spaces. We would also like to thank the Strathcona Community Center for sponsoring our park bench and memorial plaque.
Much appreciation is also extended to the Vancouver Police Department, specifically Laura, Linda, West and Aaron for tending the grill. To everyone that has, in one way or another, lent a helping hand, thank you for making the BBQ and community garden a success!
Posted Date: July 9, 2010
Enterprising Women Making Art Video Launch and Art Exhibition
Please join us on Wednesday to celebrate and support these enterprising women, and help raise awareness about the EWMA program.
"Ernst & Young is one of the largest professional services firms in the world and one of the Big Four auditors." (Wikipedia). The company is a global organization present in 140 countries and ranked the tenth largest private company by Forbes Magazine.
