Celebrating Small Steps: Housing Advocacy

2024-05-16T09:46:13-06:00May 16th, 2024|Advocacy, Housing, Our View|

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 our support for the proposal, speaking to Council directly about issues YW's clients face daily when seeking safe, affordable and [...]

Read More

A Path to Recovery: Growing Alberta’s Affordable Housing Stock and Recovery-Oriented Support Systems

2022-10-28T13:50:33-06:00October 28th, 2022|Advocacy|

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. The brief calls on the Government of Alberta to take stronger action to ensure greater availability of affordable housing in [...]

Read More
We are gathered in Mohkinstis, on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Iyarhe Nakoda Nations, and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta, Districts 5 and 6. We, at YW Calgary, are committed to using our platform to build respectful relationships with Indigenous communities. Please join us as we amplify Indigenous voices, celebrate the vibrance of Indigenous culture, and support all women and their families to thrive in a safe and equitable community.


2023 YWCA Calgary. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy | Staff Login