Connecting People. Building Resilience. Strengthening Community.

Thank you Women of Steel Committee!

A huge Thank You to the Women of Steel Committee at USW Local 480 for hosting their 3rd annual bingo event and thinking of our society. All proceeds were donated to us here at Trail FAIR Society, specifically the Building Beautiful Babies, Pregnancy Outreach Program! Another huge Thank You to everyone who chose to attend […]

Nova Vita Second Stage Housing Partners with Local Businesses to Support Survivors

Nova Vita Second Stage Housing is proud to partner with local businesses to support women and children transitioning out of family violence by providing moments of normalcy through complimentary meals. These generous partnerships help ease daily burdens and offer comfort during an important stage of healing and rebuilding. We are grateful to Louis Nelson of […]

Annual General Meeting Farewells

On Tuesday June 17th at our 2025 Annual General Meeting, we said ‘until next time’ to two of our Board members. Karen Cappelletto, our Board of Directors secretary as well as Annick de Goode, have stepped down from the board. Annick was a part of our board for approximately 3 years and Karen has one […]

Are you our next board member?

We are looking for new members to join or board of directors. Contact our executive director Kristine Forbes at 250-364-2326 for more information.

We will remember…

December 6th is not only a time to reflect on violence against women in our society, but is also a day for communities and individuals all across Canada to think about the concrete actions that each of us can take to prevent and eliminate this violence. Please click on the links below for some ideas, […]

CIMS Celebrates by giving back

As we approach Thanksgiving weekend, we reflect on how fortunate we are to be surrounded by such a generous and caring community. In celebration of CIMS 30th Anniversary, the CIMS Rossland Division chose to donate to Trail Family and Individual Resource Centre Society who provides free, confidential services in the Greater Trail area. Specifically, they […]

Remembering and Honouring…

Each October, the  Trail Area “Violence Against Women in Relationships” Committee set up a window display at Mills Office Supply. The focus in 2021 was “Remembering & Honouring the Children through Truth & Reconciliation”.  Representatives from COINS joined representatives from the Trail RCMP, City of Trail, MCFD, Trail Health and Environment Committee and FAIR staff […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Trail FAIR Society respects our Indigenous community and will be closed on Thursday September 30th to allow time for reflection and commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Orange Shirt Day society has posted several great videos on their website at https://www.orangeshirtday.org/ which offer insight into many historic and current issues. Locally, […]

Celebrating a New Space

Have you been wondering about the beautiful cedar structure beside FAIR’s office building on Columbia Ave in Trail? We were honoured to work with ColumbiaBasinTrust and the Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)  to create a warm and welcoming space which creates a sense of pride, belonging and comfort. Thank you to everyone who help […]

KSCU Employees Supporting Local Families

This generous donation by the employees of the Kootenay Savings Credit Union and the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation through their casual Friday Care Wear program is happily received by FAIR’s Building Beautiful Babies program. This program, which is planning its restart for the coming weeks, offers a supportive place for pregnant women and families with […]