April 19 to 25, 2020 is National Volunteer Week, a time to celebrate and thank volunteers across Canada. This year’s theme is it’s time to applaud this country’s volunteers which rings true more than ever in light of COVID-19. This week, we want to make some noise by applauding our volunteers at YW Calgary [...]
On June 21, 2016, at the YWCA of Calgary, we were proud to host the 105th Annual General Meeting at our downtown location, on traditional Blackfoot Territory. In addition to the formal business meeting, the event celebrated our supporters, achievements, milestones and successes over the last year while outlining the vision for the future. In [...]
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any non-profit organization, and the YWCA of Calgary is no exception. We would not be able to keep our doors open to vulnerable women without our dedicated and committed volunteers. We asked our volunteers why they give their time to the YWCA: 1. “To play bingo with the children, hold [...]
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any non-profit organization, and the YWCA of Calgary is no exception. We would not be able to keep our doors open to vulnerable women without our dedicated and committed volunteers. The basic needs store at YWCA Mary Dover House supportive housing program provides an excellent example of a program thriving [...]
