Our View – The YW Blog
November 2013
YWCA BLOG: Naomi Judd enthralls crowd
On November 14, Naomi Judd captivated over 450 Calgarians with her story of resilience, hope and courage. At the 3rd annual WHYWHISPER Fundraising Gala, Naomi bravely described the abuse she suffered in her life and[...]
YWCA BLOG: WHYWHISPER Fundraising Gala
The YWCA of Calgary is delighted to present Naomi Judd as our special guest speaker at the 3rd annual YWCA WHYWHISPER Fundraising Gala on November 14, 2013. Throughout her life, Naomi has held many identities:[...]
YWCA BLOG: Family Violence Prevention Month
Calgary Police Chief Rick Hanson speaks about the importance of calling for help if you or someone you know is experiencing family violence. Community partners of the Calgary Domestic Violence Collective launched Family Violence[...]
October 2013
YWCA BLOG: Alberta Poverty Reduction Strategy
Did you know women head 80 per cent of lone parent households? Did you know single fathers earn an average of $20,000 per year more than single mothers due to the continued wage gap between[...]
YWCA BLOG: Come join us at the Calgary Woman’s Show
Join us this weekend at the Calgary Woman’s Show! The two-day event takes place at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park and features over 300 exhibits that include shopping, samples, fashion shows, seminars and opportunities[...]
YWCA BLOG: Affordable Housing is Priority one
48 months: 24 of those to take bold action on affordable housing. Such is the mantle Calgary voters can hand to incoming members of Calgary City Council on Monday. When we select a mayor and[...]
YWCA Blog: Homeless Awareness Day
To increase awareness of how homelessness affects women in the community, the YWCA of Calgary participated in Homeless Awareness Day on October 10th. The event was sponsored by the Calgary Action Committee on Housing and[...]
YWCA Blog: Reflecting on residential schools
By Elsbeth Mehrer, Director, External Relations Harrowing. Emotional. Wrenching. Healing. Such was the testimony I had the honour to observe when the Truth and Reconciliation Commission held a national event in Vancouver in late September. Travelling[...]
September 2013
YWCA Blog: 100 Days after the Calgary Floods
Today marks 100 days since the June floods submerged Calgary and left many of its residents scrambling to find a safe and dry place to sleep. The YWCA of Calgary was deeply impacted by flooding and as we[...]
June 2013
“Our View” blog coming soon!
Stay tuned later this summer for the launch of the YWCA "Our View" blog.