Providing legal services to the many women in BC who can’t access counsel has always been a daunting prospect, and it has taken determination and innovation over the last three and a half years to build a women’s legal centre from the ground up. But here we are in 2019, stronger than ever. We are thrilled to have completed our pilot phase at the end of 2018, and are now looking to the future with optimism and resolution

This has been a remarkable year of growth for Rise Women’s Legal Centre. We added new staff members and programs, found new sources of funding, and advanced our goal of providing direct service to women in BC.

On behalf of Rise Women’s Legal Centre (Rise), I would like to extend our gratitude to all our members, volunteers, community partners, donors, staff, Board, and our Community Advisory Committee. This vision has taken many years to come to fruition and has required the hard work and dedication of many individuals and organizations who endeavour to make a difference in the lives of women in their communities. Now is a time to celebrate what we have accomplished together.