Women's Centre

The Terrace Women’s Resource Centre Society (TWRCS) is a non-profit society and registered charity established in 1980. It is a safe and supportive space accessed by women and families.

We house the following programs under The Family Place umbrella:

Terrace Community Literacy | Terrace Women’s Resource Centre

The Terrace Women’s Resource Centre Society offers activities and resources which promote healthy communities, help women, create community engagement, and reduce financial, cultural and social barriers for families.

We believe that providing access to relevant and timely community information, and building social connections will create a strong community. Our space is used over 250 days every year by outside community groups and programs!

What We Do

We address barriers which prevent women from reaching their full potential.
We promote safe and healthy communities.
We offer information, referrals, and targeted programs that develop literacy, healthy living, safe relationships and economic prosperity.
We promote partnerships among community groups.
We provide an open and inclusive gathering space.

Services

Support to connect with community resources
Year-round Income Tax support through the CVITP for people with a modest income
Free personal products, some baby items (toiletries)
Baby-changing table and quiet breastfeeding area
Lending Library for Parents

How We Practice/In Practice

Acknowledge that we operate on Tsimshian land
Respect the reconciliation process—contribute to decolonizing framework and dismantle the systems of oppression still present in Canada
Recognition and advocacy of anti-racist Canadian feminism by practicing intersectionality
Challenge Rape Culture through partnerships with community organizations

Check out the links below to see how you can get connected today!

Women's Centre Programs

We provide ongoing drop-in groups and support for our community (click on the titles below to learn more):

Connection to Mental Health & Wellness Resources & Referrals to Programs

Tax Filing Assistance s

Connection to Mental Health & Wellness Resources & Referrals to Programs

Please note – TWRCS does not directly offer counselling services
Please note – this is not a crisis line
If you are in immediate crisis call:

– #911
– Your doctor
– 1(800)784-2433 (Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention for all)
– 1(800)588-8717 KUU-US (Crisis Response Service for Indigenous People in BC)

Tax Filing Assistance

Help filing income taxes
by-appointment is always available.
Email requests to: board.chair@twrcs.ca