New Start Program

250-480-4006 EXT. 206 | PROGRAMS@WOMENINNEED.CA | CONNECT WITH OUR PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Our New Start program helps to support participants who are leaving transitional houses or crisis situations and who have been impacted by gender-based violence in their lives. We work directly with Transitional houses and other community organizations to connect individuals with this program. Our New Start program works to deliver many essential items to set up a participant’s new home such as furniture, kitchen items, housewares, and bedding."

This program requires a referral from a local transition house or other local organization that supports women, trans, non-binary and Two-spirit people who have been impacted by gender based violence.

To Find Out More About This Program:
Please contact our Program Coordinator at programs@womeninneed.ca or call 250-480-4006 ext. 206

If you need immediate crisis support, please call: 778-678-4794
Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888 (24 hrs)
Victoria Women’s Transition House: 250.385.6611 (24hrs)
Cridge Transition House: 250 479-3963 (24 hrs)

In their words:

“When I first moved into the bachelor suite, I had nothing. I was getting discouraged and depressed, your program made a home for me. I am so happy! Now, I feel more stable, happy, motivated, I have better self esteem and am more positive!”

“…people and organizations like yours make me believe I can rebuild, lose the fear of bumping into my abuser somewhere, and start fresh.”

"My delivery included the everyday items you don’t think of and standard items you just can’t afford…I was sincerely moved at the care and availability of the package. From the matching colour scheme to the beautiful accent items—truly made me feel special and worth something again.”

“The New Start Program is Amazing! If it wasn’t for this program I would be struggling to put any furniture in our new little apartment! The super friendly staff came and delivered all of my living room furniture, dining table with chairs, bedding (with a spare set!), kitchen utensils and cookware, as well as some things I need for the bathroom! Having this incredible help has allowed me time to focus on other important things; one being spending quality time with my daughter in this difficult transition. Knowing that these items were donated warms my heart more than I can even explain! From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much!"