‘KSAN SOCIETY

A unique social service agency

‘Ksan Society has been providing programs to Terrace, and surrounding area, since 1979. The Society operates on the principle that women and men are equal, and believing that the cycle of violence can be broken. The Society provides public education, social programs, safe shelter, food and essentials to women and their children fleeing abuse, and to women, men and families who are homeless or otherwise disadvantaged.

Counselling and support, both individual and group sessions, are available for children and adults of all genders who have been directly and/or indirectly impacted by violence and abuse.  Subsidized housing programs aim to ensure individuals and families do not pay more than 30% of their income towards rent for a safe, secure, home.  Food security programs assist those in need access fresh and nutritious food.

There are many facets to being healthy, safe, and secure; the Society provides a wide range of  programs and services to the community - each being open and available to any and all in need.

All ‘Ksan Society services are Free and confidential

Important Notice Regarding the Canada Post Strike

Due to the mail service disruptions stemming from Canada Post’s labour dispute, ‘Ksan Society is unable to accept rental payments via delivered mail.

Tenants can make payments in person by cheque or debit at ‘Ksan Society’s Administration Office (4444 Lakelse Avenue). The Administration Office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM (closed from 12:00PM-1:00PM for lunch). Rent payments can be sent by e-Transfer to rents@ksansociety.ca. For more information or assistance, please call Administration at 778-634-2343.

Holiday Office Closure

Please be advised that our Administration Office/Turning Points will be closed to the public from December 23 - January 3.

The Counselling & Support Centre will be closed on December 25 (Christmas Day), December 26 (Boxing Day), and January 1 (New Years Day). Otherwise, the Centre will be open during regular hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM).

‘Ksan Place Food Program Holiday Schedule

No Tuesday Lunch Program on December 24th

Closed to walk-ins December 24th-27th

Deliveries only for Friday Food Share on December 27th

Regular programming resumes Thursday, December 30th

We wish you a safe holiday season!

Fill out the Housing Needs and perceptions survey

‘Ksan Society has partnered with the University of Victoria to develop a Terrace Housing Needs and Perceptions Survey. Funded by SPARC BC, the goal of the survey is to gain a better understanding of housing insecurity and perceptions of homelessness in Terrace.

We are asking all community members to participate in this survey. It is anonymous, confidential, and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

‘Ksan Society acknowledges that it operates in traditional Ts’msyen territory, on lands stewarded since time immemorial by the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum Peoples. In our work of providing housing, shelter, and trauma support, we recognize the impact of historical and present-day colonial activity and institutional racism that continue to impact the Indigenous Peoples of this territory and beyond.