Coverdale's History
In 1923, Coverdale was founded by the Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian and United Churches as the Interprovincial Home for Young Women. It served as a minimum security correctional facility for women over the age of 16 who were sentenced to terms of less than 3 years. Originally located in Riverview, this home was a pioneering venture in offering women in the criminal justice system education & rehabilitation services.
In 1976, Coverdale made the transition from an institutional based to a community based agency. In 2007, we opened the Coverdale Emergency Women's Shelter for homeless women. Our goal is to work with the community to create a safe environment with empowering opportunities for all women.
Coverdale Centre is a non-profit charitable organization that is dedicated to raising the profile of women's issues through a continuum of services that have aided marginalized and underserved women for more than 45 years. We believe in the inherent worth of all persons, their right to be treated with dignity and respect, and that all persons are capable of healing, change, and growth.