WHAT: YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® raises funds to help the YWCA of Calgary to provide shelter and support to women and their children who are fleeing family violence. This fun and light-hearted event, with a serious focus, asks male participants to don high heels and ‘walk a mile’ in recognition of vulnerable [...]
Media Advisory June 24, 2015 YWCA OF CALGARY – 2014-2015 REPORT TO COMMUNITY The YWCA of Calgary (YWCA) supported more than 8,300 women and their families in 2014 and saw the average length of stay in its emergency shelter and housing programs for vulnerable women increase by an average of 27 per cent, the organization [...]
Media Advisory May 5, 2015 YWCA KEEP A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS® EVENT On May 7, 2015, the YWCA of Calgary is hosting its 8th annual YWCA KEEP A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS® fundraising event, presented by Hopewell Residential. Participating Calgarians will gain the opportunity to learn more about the barriers women experiencing homelessness face, [...]
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of gender-based massacre CALGARY, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 – Nationally, YWCAs across Canada are calling for dramatic action to end violence against women and girls. YWCA Canada, the nation’s oldest and largest women’s multi-service association, launches its annual Rose Campaign on Parliament Hill to recognize the National Day of Remembrance and [...]
CALGARY, November 20, 2014 –The 4th annual YWCA WHYWHISPER Fundraising Gala will be held this evening with keynote speaker Erin Brockovich. Millions watched her story portrayed on the big screen, but few know the real Erin Brockovich. Her story is not unlike that of the vulnerable women the YWCA supports every day, and her instincts, [...]
Brasso Nissan is celebrating 45 years in Calgary by giving back to the community and supporting vulnerable women fleeing family violence. Family violence is a preventable, yet pervasive issue that can affect anyone, of any age, culture or demographic. Calgary Police Service annually responds to more than 16,500 family violence related calls, with approximate 85% [...]
For Immediate Release... Calgary, AB - During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season it’s easy to forget there are people on the front lines still supporting those reeling from the aftermath of the flood and those who continue to struggle daily with addiction, mental health challenges, poverty, and the great wish for life [...]
National initiative provides voice to women experiencing homelessness Women experiencing poverty and homelessness usually don’t have a voice, even though women comprise 25 per cent of the visible homeless population in Calgary. To unite voices of vulnerable women in the city, the YWCA of Calgary is hosting the All Our Sisters 2014 National Forum banner [...]
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 SHOES® is an annual event which raises funds that enable the YWCA to provide shelter and support to women and [...]
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 YWCA of Calgary in support of the YWCA Mary Dover House Basic Needs Project. Vermilion Energy, the presenting sponsor of [...]
