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no women left behind.
no women left behind.
At Hive Life, we believe that every woman deserves to be seen, supported, and safe—no matter where she’s been, what she’s survived, or where she’s going.
we are
we are
A growing network of survivors, helpers, leaders, and sisters—rising together, one woman at a time. Rooted in deep listening and compassionate leadership, we offer a bridge between crisis and stability, survival and sovereignty. This is not charity—it’s a platform for collective action and lasting change.
we exist
we exist
Because too many women still slip through the cracks when systems fail—but sisterhood doesn’t. We show up with compassion, meeting women exactly where they are and walking beside them toward stability and strength.
THE URGENCY IS REAL
THE URGENCY IS REAL
45.4%
45.4%
of single mothers in New Brunswick live in poverty
every 6 days
every 6 days
a woman is killed by her intimate partner in Canada
over 1.4 million
over 1.4 million
women in Canada live in poverty
nearly 1 in 5
senior women live below the poverty line largely due to a lifetime of lower wages and unpaid caregiving responsibilities
nearly half of Canadian women
nearly half of Canadian women
have experienced at least one form of gender-based violence, which can lead to PTSD, depression, and chronic illness
75% of women in Canada
75% of women in Canada
who leave a violent partner report difficulty finding affordable housing
Women still earn 87 cents
Women still earn 87 cents
for every dollar a man earns (and far less if they're Indigenous, racialized, or disabled)
over 699 women and 236 children
are turned away from domestic violence shelters across Canada each day
HOW WE HELP
HOW WE HELP
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Affordable Housing Changes Everything for Women
Housing is a universal human right—not a commodity. Yet every day, women are forced to choose between abuse, instability, or survival because they have no affordable housing options.
Bringing stability from the top down
The housing market has failed vulnerable women. While governments plan for affordability in 10 to 30 years, we’re taking bold, immediate action—flipping the script on traditional housing models and putting affordability and safety first.
While the lower-income housing market continues to be unaffordable and chaotic, the upscale market has stabilized.
We are acquiring and adapting upscale homes—not for profit, but for purpose. We’re transforming them into low-barrier co-living sanctuaries for women who need safety, dignity, and community.
We’re not waiting, We’re building.
The time for promises has passed. We’re building safety, stability, and sovereignty for women—starting now. Join our movement, support our sanctuaries, and help us change everything, one woman at a time.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Emergency Shelter Shouldn’t Be a Lottery
We are responding to the crisis of full shelters and waitlists with a community-powered emergency support system. When there’s no room at the shelter, we make space. No one should be turned away in their moment of need.
Rapid Response. Real Relief.
-Emergency Host Network
-Trained volunteers provide safe, temporary shelter when traditional options are full.
-Crisis Navigation
-We walk with women through the system—supporting paperwork, referrals, and stabilizing next steps.
-Low-Barrier Access
-We meet women where they’re at, with dignity, flexibility, and zero judgement.
Women Deserve More Than Waitlists
Every day, women are turned away—not for lack of need, but for lack of space. We refuse to accept that. Hive Life steps in when systems fall short, offering an immediate lifeline rooted in compassion and community.
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