An evening of inspiration; of “speaking up” and “speaking out”, the 4th Annual YWCA WHYWHISPER Fundraising Gala, featuring keynote speaker Erin Brockovich, is fast approaching. The mission of the YWCA of Calgary is to empower women in their journey, whether it is to take the steps to walk away from unhealthy relationships; finding appropriate and [...]
Tea. Trendy exercise classes. And time to do the crossword puzzle. These were the questions (or are they the answers?) under a misguided Jeopardy category titled "What women want" this week. Check out the clip here. If only it were so simple. While the real list of "wants" will always be as different as the [...]
Life as a pair of globe-trotting stilettos, can lead you down some adventurous paths. This September, my brothers and I embarked on a whirlwind journey to the fabulous YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® fundraising events in Banff, Calgary, Lethbridge, and Edmonton. This is the tantalizing tale of our travels. Our journey began in [...]
On a warm and sunny September morning, the YWCA was excited to have the Honorable Jonathan Denis, Minster of Justice and Solicitor General, welcome an excited crowd to kick off the ninth annual YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® event. As in years past, WALK A MILE brought a wide array of heel-blistered men; [...]
Labour Day marked an event of significance - yes, the Stamps won the Labour Day Classic - but more importantly, minimum wage in Alberta increased by 25 cents to $10.20 per hour. While $10.20 is great for a high school student with little work experience living at home, it’s a different story for a single [...]
With our 9th annual YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES ® event quickly approaching, we’ve been looking back on some of our longtime participants and admiring their dedication and grace in taking part in this important event. Once such participant is Dr. David Swann, MLA for Calgary Mountain View Constituency. Dr. Swann, started [...]
Now that our Facebook newsfeeds have returned to profound quotes and cute cat videos, we have the opportunity to reflect on the impact, success, and implications of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. As the marketer at a large non-profit organization, with a strong fundraising component, I have gone back and forth on how I feel [...]
With just under a month until the YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® fundraising event on September 18, there is still time to register and form a team. Whether you sign up as an individual or convince a group of co-workers or friends to join you, here are a few incentives to sway you [...]
By: Dakota Kidby Day four as the Communications Coordinator at the YWCA of Calgary and I just have to share my experiences so far. Fresh out of school and bursting with exciting ideas, I am eager to make my mark on the communications world. In the emotional rollercoaster that is job searching, one of the [...]
At a time when it seems most people move from job to job, organization to organization every three to five years; it’s noteworthy when a staff member, who has dedicated 11 years to challenging work in support of vulnerable women retires. On Thursday July 31, 2014, Ermine celebrated her last day as supervisor with the [...]
