YWCA OF CALGARY FAMILY VIOLENCE SHELTER EVACUATED, OTHER PROGRAMS SUSPENDED

2013-06-21T14:49:58-06:00June 21st, 2013|Press Releases|

Calgary, Alberta - (June 21, 2013): Last night 10 women and 10 children, who have recently fled family violence were evacuated last night from the YWCA Sheriff King Home shelter in low-lying Inglewood. The women spent the night securely in a community church hall in the city’s Northwest. When Calgary Police arrived YWCA officials expressed concern [...]

Vermilion Energy and the YWCA of Calgary Open Employment Resource Centre for Women

2013-06-03T16:15:11-06:00June 3rd, 2013|Press Releases|

***MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY*** One door opens many. Media are invited to the opening of the new Vermilion Energy/YWCA of Calgary Employment Resource Centre (ERC). WHAT: The Employment Resource Centre will assist vulnerable women who are struggling with poverty to build life skills, job search techniques, resume writing skills and connections with education partners and employers. [...]