When you stand with us, we stand stronger.
Your generosity provides safe shelter, counselling, child development, housing and opportunities for women and families building thriving futures.
Your Impact in Action
32,000+ people positively impacted in 2025
Through prevention programs, crisis response, housing, counselling and early childhood supports.
6,500+ participants were supported to build and sustain healthy relationships
We received over 2,400 calls to our shelter crisis line and over 540 individuals fleeing family violence were sheltered.
1,500+ people were supported to enhance their economic prosperity
Participants received business mentorship, financial skills training, or career coaching to build long-term stability
See Our Impact
Make a Donation
Whether you give one time or give often, your support gives us all a stronger foundation to stand on.
Leave a Legacy
You can include YWCA Calgary in your will and estate planning and extend your impact for generations to come.
Legacy gifts ensure women and families have access to safety, shelter and empowerment now and in the future. Your life can shape theirs.
What are the benefits?
Your lasting legacy
A gift in your will ensures your legacy goes to what was important to you.
Reduce estate taxes
Your estate will be entitled to a donation receipt for the full value of the gift, which may dramatically reduce taxes payable by your estate.
Claim donations
Your estate can claim donations for income tax purposes of up to 100% of the net income in the year of death.
Changes can be made
A gift in your will is revocable and can be changed if there are changes to your financial situation.
For more information or to speak with someone, please contact:
Natasha Chadney, Fund Development Associate, Legacy Giving 403.705.0632
Corporate Giving
Corporate giving and engagement is a great way to connect your company values while helping your community.
Your organization can make a meaningful difference through sponsorships, employee giving, matched donations and long-term partnerships. Together we can expand access to safe shelter, essential programs and opportunities that help women and families move forward with confidence.
For more information, please contact Amber Williams, Director, Philanthropy and Development at awilliams@ywcalgary.ca
