DONATIONS & GIVING
Why support us?
Rise was opened in response to the systemic marginalization of women who need legal help and are unable to access it, for financial, geographic, or other reasons. The lack of access to family law services, and its disproportionate impact on women, is a gender equality issue.
In this video: Staff lawyer Vandana Sood providing reasons for why Rise services continue to be necessary.
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Without Rise, women and gender diverse people in BC who can’t afford a private lawyer and who are not eligible for provincial Legal Aid are faced with the choice of trying to navigate the legal system by themselves.
When women cannot access legal services they may remain in violent relationships, lose parenting rights to their children, or forgo important economic entitlements like child support, spousal support and property division.
Your donations go a long way in ensuring we are providing services for our clients self navigating a very challenging family law system. In 2022, Rise helped 2172 clients through it’s various programs.
How to donate?
Rise Women’s Legal Centre is a registered charity.
#76336 8099 RT0001
A tax receipt will be issued for every donation in any amount. We accept donations online, or through cheque.
Cheques can be sent to:
Rise Women’s Legal Centre
PO Box 3761
Vancouver PO Terminal, BC V6B 3Z1
Questions about donating and giving?
Email: development@womenslegalcentre.ca
Call: (604) 757 5002
“Rise Women legal centre has been an incredible resource and support system for me during my challenging time. From the moment I reached out for assistance, their team of dedicated professionals demonstrated a genuine commitment to helping me navigate the legal complexities I was facing. Not only did they provide resources to receive expert legal guidance and representation but they also offered empathy, compassion, and unwavering support throughout the entire process. Their dedication to advocating for women's rights and empowering individuals like myself is truly commendable.”
— Client feedback
Major Donors
The Hon. Risa Levine
Lori Lothian
J. Scott Stanley
Michelle Simpson
Rise is also grateful for the support of foundations and major donors who have requested anonymity.
Sustaining Circle
The following donors have pledged their support to Rise by committing to an ongoing annual contribution. Their ongoing commitment strengthens our financial foundation and helps to ensure Rise’s future. We’re grateful for their generosity.
Scott Booth, KC
Magal Huberman & Ury Segal
Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP
Nancy Bradshaw & Robert Brown
Morag MacLeod, KC
Murray Jamieson LLP
The Hon. Catherine Ryan
The Hon. Marion Allan
Roberta Beiser
Susan Boyd & Claire Young
The Hon. Donna Martinson
May Chan
Margaret Clarke
Nicholas Cotton
The Hon. Kirsti Gill
Andrea Glen
Agnes Huang
Judith Korbin
Jane Reid
Brenda Scragg
Jasmine Neilsen
…and other members of the Sustaining Circle who wish to remain anonymous.
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We thank our monthly donors for their ongoing support and the stability they provide our organization.
Donors in kind
We are very grateful for the on-going support from the following donors, without whom our work would not be so seamless. Thank you!
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