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Finding Safety and Shelter with Your Furry Companions
It’s been over a year since we’ve opened the doors to YW Calgary’s expanded and fully pet-friendly crisis shelter – and what a[...]
Donating to charity in your Will: The why and the how
Did you know that, as part of your Will, you can set aside money for charity? You may have heard this called planned[...]
Safe Spaces, Affordable Housing: A Week Without Violence
Every October, Canadians join a global movement to mark A Week Without Violence, a seven-day series during the third week of the month[...]
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Voted one of Maclean’s Top 100 Charities of 2020,
YW Calgary focuses on enhancing women’s well-being
while advocating for equity.
Individual and family counselling
is now available virtually and by phone.