Media Releases
For over a century, we’ve provided a range of services for women and their families struggling with poverty, homelessness, domestic abuse and isolation. As part of our supportive role, we also speak out in ways that educate the community about the oppression, inequity and constrained choices that women experience.
Here, you’ll find our latest press releases and media advisories. For media interviews or to request photos or videos, please contact our communications team.
MEDIA RELEASE: YW Calgary Celebrates International Women’s Day with Bold Conversations
For Immediate Release March 8, 2021 YW CALGARY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH BOLD CONVERSATIONS (Calgary, AB) -- Today on International Women’s Day—and every day—YW Calgary celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements [...]
International Day of The Girl – Community Partner Sponsorship
PRESENTED BY October 11 marked the United Nations International Day of the Girl, which aims to amplify girls’ voices, advocate for their rights and elevate their position in society. To celebrate this important [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YW Calgary offers a new, free online 15-minute tool to help Canadians cope with uncertainty
For Immediate Release CALGARY, July 14, 2020 – As COVID-19 restrictions ease, Canadians still face uncertainty and anxiety about the pandemic itself, the economy and the added stress at home and at work. YW [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: The YWCAs of Alberta Urge Province to Include Women and Girls in Post-COVID-19 Recovery Plan
For Immediate Release June 11, 2020 – Calgary, AB – YWCAs have been advocating for women and girls for over 113 in years in Alberta. The four organizations are concerned that women and girls have [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YW Calgary and community partners offer new free family programs
For Immediate Release May 4, 2020 – Calgary, AB - YW Calgary is excited to be selected by the Government of Alberta as one of the organizations offering new, free programs for families with [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey deliver keynote address at YW Calgary’s YWHISPER Gala in wake of Harvey Weinstein guilty verdict
For Immediate Release Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey deliver keynote address at YW Calgary’s YWHISPER Gala in wake of Harvey Weinstein guilty verdict March 4, 2020 - Calgary, AB – [...]
ADVISORY: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey to deliver keynote speech at YW Calgary’s YWHISPER Fundraising Gala
MEDIA ADVISORY: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey to deliver keynote speech at YW Calgary’s YWHISPER Fundraising Gala WHAT: Award-winning New York Times investigative journalists, Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey broke [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey to speak at YW Calgary’s YWHISPER Fundraising Gala
For Immediate Release Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey to speak at YW Calgary’s YWHISPER Fundraising Gala Early bird tickets now on sale Calgary, October 8, 2019 – YW Calgary is pleased [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YW CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF NEW HUB FACILITY
For Immediate Release MEDIA RELEASE YW CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF NEW HUB FACILITY CALGARY, September 28, 2019 – YWCA Calgary proudly gathers today with a visionary community of donors, supporters and all three levels [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: WOMEN AND MEN TAKE STEPS TO END DOMESTIC ABUSE IN CALGARY
For Immediate Release WOMEN AND MEN TAKE STEPS TO END DOMESTIC ABUSE IN CALGARY CALGARY, September 15, 2019 – Alberta ranks third highest for rates of domestic violence in Canada; in Calgary alone, the number [...]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WOMEN AND MEN TAKE STEPS TO END DOMESTIC ABUSE IN CALGARY
MEDIA ADVISORY: WOMEN AND MEN TAKE STEPS AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE IN CALGARY WHAT: YWCA Calgary is proud to host the 14th annual YW WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® on September 15 at Southcentre [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YW CALGARY CELEBRATES NEIGHBOUR DAY WITH COMMUNITY AT THE NEW YW HUB
For Immediate Release CALGARY, June 15, 2019 – Today, YW Calgary is proud to celebrate Neighbour Day with our neighbours, volunteers and team members at our new home in Inglewood. In collaboration with community [...]