Association Advocating For Women And Community (awac)
Nurturing Safe Space and Empowering Recovery
As a safe haven, AWAC offers refuge and empowerment, playing a vital role in assisting women on their journey toward recovery and independence.
AWAC is committed to empowering those dealing with homelessness, fighting against drug addiction, and facing similar adversities. It's their core mission to offer support, resources, and a glimmer of hope to individuals in need, thereby nurturing resilience and catalyzing meaningful change within our community.
A community service agency supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and substance misuse.
24-hr Emergency Women's Shelter / Drop-in
AWAC's 24-hour Emergency Women's Shelter offers safe beds and essential resources, including support workers for housing assistance, as well as laundry and shower facilities.
Mark’s Place
Mark's Place offers a compassionate, low-barrier women's program that operates 24/7, providing two daily meals and care aide support without requiring participants to abstain from alcohol or substances, fostering dignity, respect, and a supportive environment for all.
Olive’s Branch
Olive’s Branch Program, operating from a 28-unit sober living facility opened in 2019, offers fully furnished studio-style units with around-the-clock staffing, case management, peer support, counseling services, shared common areas, and a fitness room, providing comprehensive wraparound supports and 12-step based recovery programming to foster lasting sobriety.
144 George St
V2L 1P8
Canada