Blog

Welcome to the Kelowna Women’s Shelter blog! We post regularly on a range of topics including personal experience with domestic abuse, our programs and services, and the impact of our work in the community. Do you have a story to share?
Email us at community@kelownawomensshelter.ca or submit your story here.

Categories

No items found.

Meet our DVAM Panelists

October 29, 2024

We are pleased to present our panelists for our November 1 event!

Read Full Article
No items found.

The Link Between Domestic Abuse and PTSD

June 27, 2024
Read Full Article
No items found.

Raising Awareness About Elder Abuse

June 15, 2024

Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Read Full Article
No items found.

Abuse is More Than Just Physical

May 23, 2024
Read Full Article
No items found.

A Ghost in my Own Life

May 8, 2024

Story from a Survivor.

Read Full Article
No items found.

4 Tips for Responding to a Disclosure of Abuse

May 1, 2024

Here are some ways to help someone who's disclosed abuse.

Read Full Article
No items found.

National Volunteer Week

April 17, 2024

Celebrating our Amazing Volunteers

Read Full Article
No items found.

Without Her, my Heart Barely Beats

April 15, 2024

*TRIGGER WARNING* Content contains sensitive topics around domestic abuse & violence, suicide, & addiction.

Read Full Article
KWS

The Bridge Between

April 2, 2024

West Kelowna Second Stage Program launched in 2023

Read Full Article
Impact

Loosening the Grip

March 20, 2024

Story from a Survivor

Read Full Article
KWS

In Pictures: Stories & Art: No Longer Hidden

March 15, 2024

KWS Annual Awareness Event

Read Full Article
Education

From the Shadows, Strength is Found

March 13, 2024

One Survivor's Story

Read Full Article
Education

3 Ways to Acknowledge International Women’s Day

March 6, 2024

A Kelowna Women's Shelter Perspective

Read Full Article
Impact

Just Released: Our Blog & Your Impact

March 1, 2024

Our Newly Released Blog

Read Full Article

Abuse is never okay.
Asking for help is.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need us.
Our support team is on duty 24/ 7 and ready to help.

two ladies talking, one looking sad