colleenc, Author at YW Calgary

MEDIA RELEASE: Safety for all: A new collaborative report highlights what forward thinking organizations are doing to end domestic violence

colleenc2024-11-14T13:48:47-07:00November 14th, 2024|In the News, Media Advisory, Press Releases|

For Immediate Release Safety for all: A new collaborative report highlights what forward thinking organizations are doing to end domestic violence November 14, 2024 – Ten Calgary and area organizations are collaborating this November, during Family Violence Prevention Month, to transform domestic violence support services as rates remain concerningly high across Alberta. Catalysts for [...]

Donating to charity in your Will: The why and the how

colleenc2024-11-14T13:10:19-07:00November 14th, 2024|Our View|

Did you know that, as part of your Will, you can set aside money for charity? You may have heard this called planned or legacy giving. And you’ll probably hear a lot more about it in the coming years: a Will Power study found a significant increase (5% to 8%) in the number [...]

Celebrating Small Steps: Housing Advocacy

colleenc2024-05-16T09:46:13-06:00May 16th, 2024|Advocacy, Housing, Our View|

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 [...]

Redefining Support to Prevent Family Violence in Alberta

colleenc2023-11-30T10:05:42-07:00November 30th, 2023|Family Violence, Our View|

As we wrap up the month of November, we draw attention to the ongoing impacts of domestic violence in our communities. Alberta has been recognizing November as Family Violence Prevention month for nearly four decades. Over that time, we have improved our ability to talk about abuse, we have grown our understanding of [...]

Adapting to Needs of Women Through the Decades

colleenc2023-09-14T09:56:52-06:00September 14th, 2023|Our View|

As YW Calgary celebrates the Grand Opening of our newly rebuilt and expanded crisis shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence, it encourages us to look back on our history. YW's origins lie in providing shelter for women when they need it most. Back in 1907, women did not have the right [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE: Safety for all: A new collaborative report highlights what forward thinking organizations are doing to end domestic violence

Donating to charity in your Will: The why and the how

Celebrating Small Steps: Housing Advocacy

Redefining Support to Prevent Family Violence in Alberta

Adapting to Needs of Women Through the Decades