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 THE OPENING OF THE YW LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
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 [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: REGISTRATION OPEN FOR YW WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® PRESENTED BY SHOPPERS DRUG MART
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 [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YWCA HOSTS 2016 – 2017 REPORT TO COMMUNITY
For Immediate Release YWCA HOSTS 2016 – 2017 REPORT TO COMMUNITY CALGARY, June 20, 2017 –YWCA Calgary (YW) is proud to host its 106th Annual General Meeting and donor appreciation event today at 3:30 [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YW CALGARY ANNOUNCES MARCIA CLARK AS 2017 YWHISPER GALA KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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 [...]
Media Release: YWCA CALGARY SHEDS LIGHT ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
For immediate release YWCA CALGARY SHEDS LIGHT ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CALGARY, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 – Today YW Calgary will shed light on gender-based violence in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action [...]
MEDIA ADVISORY: MONICA LEWINSKY TO SPEAK ON CYBERBULLYING AT GALA
WHAT: YW Calgary is proud to host Monica Lewinsky, ‘patient zero’ for internet bullying as their keynote speaker at the 6th annual YWhisper Fundraising Gala on Thursday, November 22, 2016. Media are invited to pre-book [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: INTRODUCING YWCA CALGARY: THE FRESH NEW PERSONALITY
For Immediate Release INTRODUCING YWCA CALGARY: THE FRESH NEW PERSONALITY CALGARY, October 19, 2016 – Today, YWCA Calgary (YW) brings together five years of vision, programmatic and strategic organizational change with a refreshed brand that [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YWCA APPLAUDS STEPS TO CREATE ADEQUATE INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
For immediate release CALGARY, June 30, 2016 – The YWCA of Calgary (YWCA) applauds the provincial government’s progress to move more Albertans out of poverty and improve economic conditions for women and their families. With [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YWCA HOSTS 2015 – 16 REPORT TO COMMUNITY
For immediate release CALGARY, June 21, 2016 –The YWCA of Calgary (YWCA) is proud to host its 105th Annual General Meeting and donor appreciation event today at 3:30 p.m. with a formal business meeting and [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YWCA CELEBRATES DONATION FROM LAND PURCHASER
For immediate release Calgary, May 16, 2016 – Great Gulf is entering Calgary in a big way: making a mark on the future through land development and demonstrating a commitment to the community by supporting [...]
Media Advisory: YWCA AND GREAT GULF ANNOUNCE GENEROUS DONATION
Thursday, May 12, 2016 Kicking off a transformative future for the YWCA to better provide the supports women need, advocate for strong and healthy families and deepen community relationships. WHAT: The YWCA of Calgary (YWCA) [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: FUNDRAISER GIVES PARTICIPANTS HOMELESSNESS EXPERIENCE
Calgary, AB — May 5, 2016 — The YWCA of Calgary will host its 9th annual YWCA KEEP A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS® fundraising event tonight starting at 6 p.m. Registered participants, who have been [...]