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Exploring Domestic Violence in the LGBTQIA2S+ Community by Lana Bentley
The issue of domestic violence is well-known to YW Calgary. For decades, we have supported Calgarians impacted by violence by providing shelter, counselling, [...]
Learning More: Two Spirit by Lana Bentley
I recently decided to make a deliberate effort to learn more the “2S” in LGBTQIA2S+. Getting started, here’s what the full acronym means: [...]
Join us for Neighbour Day 2022
This Saturday, June 18th, 2022, communities throughout Calgary will gather to celebrate Neighbour Day with various types of events such as block parties, [...]
YW Childcare is now open!
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
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