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 & The Willow Park Charity Classic Break Ground on Inclusive Playground
For Immediate Release YW CALGARY & THE WILLOW PARK CHARITY CLASSIC BREAK GROUND ON INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND April 4, 2023 – Calgary, AB – As the recipient of the 2023 Willow Park Charity Golf Classic, [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Two Calgary Shelters Announce Partnership to Enhance Supports for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence
For Immediate Release Two Calgary Shelters Announce Partnership to Enhance Supports for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence March 15, 2023 – Calgary, AB – YW Calgary and FearIsNotLove are pleased to be leading a partnership [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Province wide collaborative campaign teaches people how to support someone experiencing family violence
For Immediate Release Province wide collaborative campaign teaches people how to support someone experiencing family violence November 1, 2022 – Calgary, AB - Family violence is preventable. Simple conversations around the kitchen table are [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Famed defense lawyer and champion for equal rights Gloria Allred to speak at YW Calgary’s 2023 YWHISPER Fundraising Gala
For Immediate Release October 18, 2022 YW Calgary is thrilled to announce that Gloria Allred, fearless lawyer pioneering the field for women and minority rights, will be the keynote speaker for the 11th annual [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YW Calgary Welcomes All To The 111th Annual General Meeting
For Immediate Release June 28, 2022 YW Calgary is thrilled to welcome people back into their Hub facility in Inglewood today – Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 4:30 pm at 1715 17th Ave SE- to [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Women’s mental health central to economic recovery
For Immediate Release March 8, 2022 (Calgary, AB) – YW Calgary celebrates International Women’s Day today by kicking off a month-long series of important conversations and events. The COVID-19 Pandemic underscored social and economic [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YW Calgary celebrates International Women’s Day
For Immediate Release March 1, 2022 (Calgary, AB) – YW Calgary is marking this year’s International Women’s Day – Month – not only with several events that both celebrate the successes and resilience of [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Financial empowerment provides safety and stability for women
For Immediate Release January 25, 2022 (Calgary, AB) –Helping women of all ages kick off 2022 financially confident, YW Calgary is hosting a series of educational workshops this week about investing and building healthy [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: YW Calgary offers innovative program to improve employee well-being & psychological safety in the workplace
For Immediate Release January 6, 2022 (Calgary, AB) – As businesses and their employees continue to struggle with managing stress and conflict through the pandemic, YW Calgary has tapped into its deep clinical expertise [...]
Media Release: YW CALGARY HONOURS MAYOR WITH INAUGURAL AWARD AT 110TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
For Immediate Release June 23, 2021 YW CALGARY HONOURS MAYOR WITH INAUGURAL AWARD AT 110TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (Calgary, AB) – YW Calgary kicks off their 110th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today at 3:30 [...]
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 [...]