IWAV

Sorry folks, the Transitions Thrift Store will be closed today. Come and visit us tomorrow when we reopen!

Sorry everyone, due to unforeseen circumstances we are closed today, September 22.

We'll be back open tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23.

Thank you for your understanding!

Early bird tickets end today! $250 per person, with a $100 tax receipt!
We hope you can join us at Stowel Lake Farm on October 6th for our 8th annual Farm to Table Fundraiser. An elegant evening catered by Sweetgrass Catering and with wine donated by Voyage Liquor and Vivezza Vineyard, all in support of The Cedars, our second-stage housing that provides shelter and safety for women and children recovering from violence and abuse.
Reserve your tickets here: https://iwav.org/2026/09/04/join-us-oct-6-at-stowel-lake-farm-iwavs-10000-for-change-supper/

Join Us Oct 6 at Stowel Lake Farm – IWAV’s $10,000 for Change Supper - IWAV You are invited to join us for IWAV’s 8th Annual Fundraising Dinner at beautiful Stowel Lake Farm—an elegant evening of exceptional food, community and connection in support of The Cedars, IWAV’s Second-Stage housing. The Cedars provides women and their children with stable housing and program...

We’re Hiring a Finance Manager!

Join IWAV’s Management Team and bring your financial skills to work that makes a difference in your community.

You’ll be part of a team that cares deeply about this community, each other, and the work we do. At IWAV, there’s room to learn and grow while contributing to programs that help people find safety, stability, and support.

The position:
📍 Salt Spring Island
⏰ 30 hours/week
💰 $59,330 - $72,500 annually
💛 Extended health benefits
🌿 Paid vacation
🏦 Eligibility to join the Municipal Pension Plan

As Finance Manager, you’ll lead IWAV’s day-to-day finances, including bookkeeping, payroll, benefits, budgeting, and reporting. You’ll work closely with the Executive Director and management team, supervise administrative staff, and help keep our financial systems strong and running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone with a solid background in bookkeeping or financial management, including at least three years of hands-on experience with payroll and benefits. You’re organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Non-profit experience is an asset.

Interested in joining us? Read the full job description for more about the role, responsibilities, and qualifications on our website: https://iwav.org/employment/

📅 Applications close September 21 at 4:30 PM.
📧 Apply to [email protected]

Join us for IWAV’s 8th Annual Farm to Table Supper sponsored by beautiful Stowel Lake Farm!

Enjoy an elegant, multi-course dinner catered by Sweetgrass Catering, with wine donated by Voyage Liquor and Vivezza Vineyard, a raffle, and an evening of community and connection—all in support of The Cedars, IWAV’s Second Stage Transition House.

📅 Tuesday, October 6 | 5:30–9:00 pm
📍 Stowel Lake Farm, Salt Spring Island
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: $250 until September 14
Regular price: $275 | $100 charitable tax receipt per ticket

The Cedars provides women and their children with stable housing and program support for up to 18 months following experiences of violence and abuse.

Reserve your tickets here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XGf7bHzmYW

Come together around the table for a memorable evening in support of women and children in our community.

More information here on our website: https://iwav.org/2026/09/04/join-us-oct-6-at-stowel-lake-farm-iwavs-10000-for-change-supper/

Join Us Oct 6 at Stowel Lake Farm – IWAV’s $10,000 for Change Supper - IWAV You are invited to join us for IWAV’s 8th Annual Fundraising Dinner at beautiful Stowel Lake Farm—an elegant evening of exceptional food, community and connection in support of The Cedars, IWAV’s Second-Stage housing. The Cedars provides women and their children with stable housing and program...

IWAV is honoured to be Island Return It Charity of the Month for August!

Every bottle and can you donate helps support free, confidential services for women, children, and gender-diverse people experiencing violence and abuse across the Southern Gulf Islands.

There are two easy ways to give:

♻️ Drop your refundable containers in the outdoor donation bin at 251 Fulford-Ganges Road

OR

💙 Donate your refund anytime to the IWAV Island Return-It Account #300

Every container makes a difference. Thank you for helping build a safer, more caring community.

IWAV was proud to stand with our 2SLGBTQIA+ community at the Salt Spring Island Pride Parade!

Pride is a celebration of authenticity, belonging, and community, and a reminder that everyone deserves to live free from violence.

Statistics Canada research shows that 2SLGBTQIA+ people experience disproportionately high rates of gender-based violence, intimate partner violence, and harassment.

• Nearly half (49%) of LGB+ women have experienced physical or sexual intimate partner violence since age 15.
• Nearly 6 in 10 transgender and gender-diverse people have experienced violent victimization.
• Transgender and gender-diverse people are more than twice as likely as cisgender people to experience unwanted sexual behaviours in public places, workplaces, and online.

These aren't just statistics, they represent real people in our communities.

At IWAV, we are committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive services across the Southern Gulf Islands for all women—including trans women—as well as non-gender conforming and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.

Our commitment to inclusion doesn't end when the parade is over, it continues every day through the work we do.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post. You never know who may need to know that free, confidential support is available: https://iwav.org/helpline/


Photo Credit: Christopher Roy

Our first bottle drive is tomorrow at the Island Return It 251 Fulford Ganges, 9:30am to 2:00pm! We are raising funds for our free programs and services for Islanders experiencing violence and abuse.

Please consider donating your returnables Saturday, July 25 to IWAV, it would mean so much to us!

♻️ Got empty bottles and cans? Turn them into support for Islanders!

This Saturday, July 25, please consider bringing your returnables to the Island Return-It Depot between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for our first Bottle Drive!

Every bottle and can donated helps fund free programs and services for women, children, and others experiencing violence and abuse across the Southern Gulf Islands. It's an easy way to make a real difference in your community - every donation stays local and helps ensure people can access safety and support when they need it most.

Thank you for helping us create safer communities, one bottle and can at a time. 💙

♻️ Got empty bottles and cans? Turn them into support for Islanders!

This Saturday, July 25, please consider bringing your returnables to the Island Return-It Depot between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for our first Bottle Drive!

Every bottle and can donated helps fund free programs and services for women, children, and others experiencing violence and abuse across the Southern Gulf Islands. It's an easy way to make a real difference in your community - every donation stays local and helps ensure people can access safety and support when they need it most.

Thank you for helping us create safer communities, one bottle and can at a time. 💙