Media Releases
For over a century, we’ve provided a range of services for women and their families struggling with poverty, homelessness, domestic abuse and isolation. As part of our supportive role, we also speak out in ways that educate the community about the oppression, inequity and constrained choices that women experience.
Here, you’ll find our latest press releases and media advisories. For media interviews or to request photos or videos, please contact our communications team.
3rd annual YWCA WHYWHISPER Fundraising Gala a Success!
Special guest speaker Naomi Judd shared inspiration and hope while speaking up and speaking out for vulnerable women in Calgary. Calgary, Alberta – November 18, 2013 – The YWCA of Calgary (YWCA) once again encouraged Calgarians[...]
BROADHURST DONS HEELS ATOP KILIMANJARO FOR YWCA
For immediate release October 15, 2013 Calgary, Alberta- Three weeks have passed since the eighth annual YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® fundraiser took place at Olympic Plaza. The 275 high-heel-sporting male participants have[...]
YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES
YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES- Post Event Update
Calgary Men Step Up to Help End Family Violence
Calgary, Alberta- Today the YWCA of Calgary hosts the eighth annual YWCA of Calgary WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® fundraiser. This fun and light-hearted event – with a serious cause behind it - asks[...]
Calgary men step into high heels to help women walk away from family violence
YWCA of Calgary WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® participants step into high heels, at Olympic Plaza, to help women and their children walk away from family violence. WHAT: YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER[...]
Hockey Helps the Homeless to Donate $46,800 to the YWCA
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[...]
DOWNTOWN RE-OCCUPANCY UPDATED TO MONDAY, JULY 8
The YWCA of Calgary is confirming today that all programs operated out of the downtown facility will re-start effective Monday, July 8. The delays are based on the age of the facility and the extent[...]
YWCA OF CALGARY CLIENTS FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE SHELTER AND DOWNTOWN HOMELESS RESIDENCE MOVED TO SAFETY
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[...]
YWCA OF CALGARY RESIDENCE FOR HOMELESS WOMEN, MARY DOVER HOUSE, ATTEMPTING EVACUATION
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[...]
YWCA OF CALGARY FAMILY VIOLENCE SHELTER EVACUATED, OTHER PROGRAMS SUSPENDED
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[...]
YWCA of Calgary facilities affected by flooding crisis.
There will be no access to YWCA facilities until further notice. All classes, counselling, and child care cancelled. Fitness on 5th closed. YWCA main phone line 403.263.1550 will remain staffed. Stay tuned for further updates.
YWCA’s Elsbeth Mehrer Discusses Domestic Violence and Crime Stats with the Calgary Herald
A new report says the crime rate in Calgary is dropping, but it's unclear if there is truly less crime, or if fewer people are reporting incidences to police. The YWCA of Calgary Elsbeth Mehrer[...]