For Immediate Release YWCA Calgary Celebrates New Chief Executive Officer, Talia Bell January 28, 2026 – Calgary, AB – YWCA Calgary proudly announces the appointment of Talia Bell as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 31, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the organization’s continued growth and community impact. Ms. Bell succeeds Sue [...]
For Immediate Release YW CALGARY MARKS 115 YEARS OF EMPOWERMENT WITH UPDATED HISTORY BOOK November 13, 2025, YW Calgary proudly marks 115 years of empowering women and transforming community with the launch of its updated history book, Creating Cornerstones and Transforming Lives today at Lougheed House. This commemorative release captures the last 15 years of [...]
For Immediate Release YW Calgary Announces Leadership Transition: CEO Departing After 15 Years of Organizational Growth and Success May 23, 2025 – YW Calgary shared today that Sue Tomney, Chief Executive Officer, will be stepping down later this year to explore new opportunities. The organization’s Board of Directors will shortly launch an executive search [...]
For Immediate Release Safety for all: A new collaborative report highlights what forward thinking organizations are doing to end domestic violence November 14, 2024 – Ten Calgary and area organizations are collaborating this November, during Family Violence Prevention Month, to transform domestic violence support services as rates remain concerningly high across Alberta. Catalysts for [...]
For Immediate Release YW CALGARY & THE WILLOW PARK CHARITY CLASSIC BREAK GROUND ON INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND April 4, 2023 – Calgary, AB – As the recipient of the 2023 Willow Park Charity Golf Classic, YW Calgary is excited to break ground on Willow Park, an inclusive playground in the secure courtyard of the YW [...]
For Immediate Release Two Calgary Shelters Announce Partnership to Enhance Supports for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence March 15, 2023 – Calgary, AB – YW Calgary and FearIsNotLove are pleased to be leading a partnership of service and emergency providers to ensure an enhanced system of care is available to those receiving supports in and [...]
For Immediate Release Province wide collaborative campaign teaches people how to support someone experiencing family violence November 1, 2022 – Calgary, AB - Family violence is preventable. Simple conversations around the kitchen table are critical in ending family violence. A new campaign, #KeepitREAL launches today to teach people how to support someone who is [...]
For Immediate Release October 18, 2022 YW Calgary is thrilled to announce that Gloria Allred, fearless lawyer pioneering the field for women and minority rights, will be the keynote speaker for the 11th annual YWHISPER Fundraising Gala, held at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre on March 8, 2023. Gloria’s work has placed her on [...]
For Immediate Release June 28, 2022 YW Calgary is thrilled to welcome people back into their Hub facility in Inglewood today – Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 4:30 pm at 1715 17th Ave SE- to celebrate the last year’s successes and achievements as well as those who made it all possible. YW’s 111th Annual General [...]
For Immediate Release March 8, 2022 (Calgary, AB) – YW Calgary celebrates International Women’s Day today by kicking off a month-long series of important conversations and events. The COVID-19 Pandemic underscored social and economic inequities that demonstrate —despite the decades of advancement—women, no matter their place in society, continue to be more vulnerable when [...]
