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September 18 to October 15 you can make a donation to the Women’s Centre at the Shoppers Drug Store in the Chakha Mall. Nelson’s Shoppers Drug Store has chosen us as their charity of choice for the TREE OF LIFE EVENT in support of  women’s health across Canada.
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Welcome to our homepage. We invite you to stay a while to learn about the help, support, educational events and opportunities offered to women and children in our beautiful and diverse West Kootenay communities.
The West Kootenay Women’s Association (WKWA) is…..
A feminist organization which aims to promote the equitable treatment of women and provide a safe meeting place for women and children to gather in our community. Our purpose is to improve the status of women through education, support, community projects, skills sharing and workshops.  We honour the belief that every woman has the right to have control over her social, economic, and physical circumstances.  The Nelson and District Women’s Centre operates under WKWA.
The Nelson & District Women’s Centre is…
A welcoming and safe Drop-in where support, respect and empowerment lives.   We are often the first place where woman come when experiencing domestic abuse.  Â
Information, counselling, resources, networking, referrals, training, and development opportunities are offered.  Free supplemental foods and clothing are provided to those in need. The use of computers, a comprehensive library and skill training programs which include:  A 10-week Volunteer Development Program, our social enterprise Recycled and Reclaimed Bag Sewing Project, and the Community Garden.  Whatever your reason is to come to the Centre, you will find all the necessary help and support you need when you walk through the Nelson and District Women’s Centre’s door.