MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT:
YW Calgary is proud to celebrate Neighbour Day with our neighbours, volunteers and team members at our new home in Inglewood on Saturday, June 15, 2019. In partnership with community partners and local businesses, the Inglewood community is invited to enjoy a barbeque, family-friendly activities and receive a guided sneak peek tour of the new YW Hub facility before it opens to the public in fall 2019. Calgarians can be part of creating a safe and welcoming home for women at the new YW Hub facility by supporting the YW Transformation Campaign.
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2019
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: YW Hub facility in Inglewood
1715 17 Avenue SE
WHO: Media spokespeople:
– Sue Tomney, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Calgary
– Jan Damery, Vice President, Resource Development, YWCA Calgary
WHY:
YW has been part of the Inglewood community with YW Sheriff King Home for more than 30 years. This Neighbour Day celebration is an opportunity for the Inglewood community to explore YW’s new home and learn about how the new YW Hub will be a bustling place of activity for all Calgarians. This new home will offer engaging community spaces and provide programs and services to help women transition from crisis to stability.
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About YW Calgary:
YW Calgary is the largest and longest serving women’s organization in Calgary. For more than a century, we have focused on enhancing women’s safety and well-being while advocating for equity. Annually, YW Calgary supports more than 5,800 Calgary women and families. Together with our donors, government and other social agencies, we provide shelter, supportive housing, counselling, child development, childcare, education and employment programs that help move women from crisis to stability.
Women-centred. Brighter-future focused.
ywcalgary.ca
For information please contact:
Delia Popa
Marketing & Communications Specialist, YWCA Calgary
Cell: 403.615.9877 l Email: dpopa@ywcalgary.ca
