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 [...]
Guest Contributor: Abby LaRocque, Canadian Mental Health Association YW Calgary works every day to establish a world where women and their families can thrive safely and equitably. They care about each other, their clients and the community and are driven by the lasting impact they have on women, their families and by extension, their community. [...]
Media are invited to a ceremonial cheque presentation at the YWCA of Calgary. WHAT: Kerry Lyons on behalf of Hockey Helps the Homeless will be presenting a cheque in the amount of $46,800 to the YWCA of Calgary in support of the YWCA Mary Dover House Basic Needs Project. Vermilion Energy, the presenting sponsor of [...]
Calgary, Alberta: As of 1:30pm June 21, 2013 approximately 70 women and their children from two YWCA of Calgary shelters are now together and safe on high ground in Northwest Calgary. The YWCA would like to express their appreciation to the City of Calgary Emergency Services for their exceptional response in creating an evacuation centre [...]
Calgary, Alberta - (June 21, 2013): As the flooding situation worsens in downtown Calgary, the YWCA of Calgary is attempting to evacuate the residents in their downtown homeless shelter, Mary Dover House. They are currently waiting on available bussing. More information will follow as it becomes available. Status updates will also be available online. [...]
