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 [...]

For Immediate Release YW CALGARY & THE WILLOW PARK CHARITY CLASSIC BREAK GROUND ON INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND April 4, 2023 – Calgary, AB – As the recipient of the 2023 Willow Park Charity Golf Classic, YW Calgary is excited to break ground on Willow Park, an inclusive playground in the secure courtyard of the YW [...]

For Immediate Release Two Calgary Shelters Announce Partnership to Enhance Supports for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence March 15, 2023 – Calgary, AB – YW Calgary and FearIsNotLove are pleased to be leading a partnership of service and emergency providers to ensure an enhanced system of care is available to those receiving supports in and [...]

For Immediate Release Province wide collaborative campaign teaches people how to support someone experiencing family violence November 1, 2022 – Calgary, AB - Family violence is preventable. Simple conversations around the kitchen table are critical in ending family violence. A new campaign, #KeepitREAL launches today to teach people how to support someone who is [...]

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of gender-based massacre CALGARY, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 – Nationally, YWCAs across Canada are calling for dramatic action to end violence against women and girls. YWCA Canada, the nation’s oldest and largest women’s multi-service association, launches its annual Rose Campaign on Parliament Hill to recognize the National Day of Remembrance and [...]