On March 6, 2025, YW Calgary is honoured to welcome Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw at the 13th annual YWHISPER Gala – a rare opportunity to hear from a social justice pioneer who coined the term “intersectionality” in 1989. Intersectionality focuses on how various forms of social layering, such as race, gender, or class overlap [...]
It’s been over a year since we’ve opened the doors to YW Calgary’s expanded and fully pet-friendly crisis shelter – and what a year it’s been! If I could sum it up in one word it would be transformational. Welcoming pets into the shelter has not only reduced barriers for the women and [...]
Every October, Canadians join a global movement to mark A Week Without Violence, a seven-day series during the third week of the month to end violence against women and girls. YWCAs nationwide unite from October 21 to 26, championing diverse approaches to building a safe and equitable future. Lack of housing, food, economic [...]
YW Calgary is pleased that the City of Calgary approved changes to its existing base residential zoning after lengthy public consultations with community members. Our organization participated in the public hearings to share our support for the proposal, speaking to Council directly about issues YW's clients face daily when seeking safe, affordable and [...]
As a member organization in Calgary’s Social Policy Collaborative, YW recently added our insight, data and recommendations to a joint report: A Path to Recovery: Growing Alberta’s Affordable Housing Stock & Recovery-oriented Support Systems. The brief calls on the Government of Alberta to take stronger action to ensure greater availability of affordable housing in [...]
