YW CALGARY LAUNCHES PUBLIC CAMPAIGN WITH 2/3 FUNDS SECURED CALGARY, May 22, 2018 – YWCA Calgary proudly gathers with visionary community donors and supporters to celebrate the launch of our Transformation Campaign, YW She Matters. YW’s Transformation Campaign is more than two-thirds of the way to the goal of $60 million dollars to fund the [...]

CALGARY, March 26, 2018 - Seniors and Housing Minister Lori Sigurdson announced $8.6 million of capital funding for YWCA Calgary for construction of 100 transitional shelter homes in their new Hub facility. Once construction is complete, the YW Hub will feature 100 single suites, each with a private bathroom and access to a community kitchen [...]

CALGARY, March 8, 2017 – Today, on International Women’s Day, YW Calgary is proud to host an evening reception to honour women of all ages and speak out against barriers women continue to face at its 5th annual YW CELEBRATE event. More than 250 women and men will gather tonight at The Bow in [...]

CALGARY, December 5, 2017 – Tomorrow YW Calgary will speaks out and sheds light on gender-based violence in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. “The continued violence and abuse against women in our community is astounding and we continue to see an increased demand for services that support [...]

For Immediate ReleaseYW CELEBRATES WOMEN WHO DARE TO CHANGE CALGARYCALGARY, October 26, 2017 – YWCA Calgary is proud to unveil our She Who Dares Canada 150 project, a creative, engaging and interactive installation which tells the stories of 150 women who have impacted the Calgary community over the last 150 years. Audiences will explore more [...]

For Immediate Release Women and men take steps against domestic abuse in Calgary CALGARY, September 19, 2017 – YWCA Calgary is proud to host the 12th annual YW WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® presented by Shoppers Drug Mart today at noon. The fun event addresses a serious issue which impacts far too many [...]

For Immediate Release YW Calgary celebrates the opening of the YW Little Free Library CALGARY, July 4, 2017 – YW Calgary is proud to announce the launch of the YW Little Free Library. Join us for the unveiling of the library taking place Tuesday, July 4 at 1:00 p.m. at 320 – 5th Avenue [...]

For Immediate Release Registration open for YW WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® Presented by Shoppers Drug Mart CALGARY, June 26, 2017 – YWCA Calgary is proud to kick off year 12 for one of the city’s most entertaining events, YW WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® presented by Shoppers Drug Mart. Women and [...]

For Immediate Release YW CALGARY ANNOUNCES MARCIA CLARK AS 2017 YWHISPER GALA KEYNOTE SPEAKER Lead prosecutor in O.J. Simpson trial brings awareness to the issues of social injustice, gender discrimination and violence against women Calgary, AB, Monday, June 5, 2017 – The keynote speaker for the 7th annual YWHISPER Fundraising Gala is Marcia Clark. [...]