Advocacy
We are social innovators who continuously push the boundaries of imagination in what we can accomplish for our clients and the organization. YW Calgary is proud to partner with donors, government and other social service organizations to extend our reach and deepen our impact in the community.
Here, you’ll find our latest advocacy-related news. For more information, please contact our communications team.
YW Calgary at 115: A Journey of Impact
FOR 115 YEARS WE’VE BEEN BUILDING CORNERSTONES For 115 years, YW Calgary has been a cornerstone of empowerment and community transformation. Today, we celebrate this incredible milestone with our refreshed and updated history book: Creating Cornerstones and Transforming Lives. WHY[...]
Dispelling Myths, Driving Change: An International Women’s Day Call to Action
As we celebrated International Women's Day on March 8th, we continue to honour the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide. This celebration follows YW's 13th annual YWHISPER Gala on March[...]
Dive into layers of race and gender discrimination
On March 6, 2025, YW Calgary is honoured to welcome Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw at the 13th annual YWHISPER Gala – a rare opportunity to hear from a social justice pioneer who coined the[...]
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 year it’s been! If I could sum it up in[...]
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 to end violence against women and girls. YWCAs nationwide unite[...]
Celebrating Small Steps: Housing Advocacy
YW Calgary is pleased that the City of Calgary approved changes to its existing base residential zoning after lengthy public consultations with community members. Our organization participated in the public hearings to share[...]
A Path to Recovery: Growing Alberta’s Affordable Housing Stock and Recovery-Oriented Support Systems
As a member organization in Calgary’s Social Policy Collaborative, YW recently added our insight, data and recommendations to a joint report: A Path to Recovery: Growing Alberta’s Affordable Housing Stock & Recovery-oriented Support Systems.[...]