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As YW Calgary celebrates the Grand Opening of our newly rebuilt and expanded crisis shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence, it encourages us to look back on our history. YW’s origins lie in providing shelter for women when they need it most.  Back in 1907, women did not have the right to vote, … Continued

It is thanks to the dedication and support of our people that YW Calgary can do the work we do to support our community. In this new monthly series, we invite you to meet our changemakers – from the dedicated volunteers sitting on our Board of Directors to the core group of executives who drive … Continued

YW Calgary recently hosted their 111th Annual General Meeting which highlighted some of the amazing accomplishments of the past year, as well as welcoming the new Chair of the YWCA Board of Directors, Sharon Carry. Lara Murphy, who filled the role of Board Chair since 2020 – in the midst of the chaos of the … Continued

The issue of domestic violence is well-known to YW Calgary. For decades, we have supported Calgarians impacted by violence by providing shelter, counselling, and community-based case management programs. As is the case with any issue, with time comes greater understanding and using an intersectional lens, we recognize that there are unique considerations for those from … Continued

I recently decided to make a deliberate effort to learn more the “2S” in LGBTQIA2S+. Getting started, here’s what the full acronym means: L – Lesbian G – Gay B – Bisexual T – Transgender Q – Queer I – Intersex A – Asexual 2S – Two-Spirit + – All the other ways people identify … Continued

This Saturday, June 18th, 2022, communities throughout Calgary will gather to celebrate Neighbour Day with various types of events such as block parties, barbeques, and even neighbourhood cleanups. The tradition of Neighbour Day began in 2014, one year after Southern Alberta was heavily affected by flooding. The way that communities throughout Calgary supported one another … Continued

At YW Calgary, we focus on mental health as one of the main measures to prevent crisis. We promote Breathing Exercises as useful tools for regulating our emotions in stressful times. Download and print the YW Breaking Exercises in English or YW Breathing Exercises in Ukrainian. At the end of the exercises, we list YW … Continued

Lana Bently, YW Calgary’s Director, Program Strategy, introduces our latest offering for Social Service Professionals–Continuing Education! Every year, thousands of licensed and regulated professionals working in human services participate in learning activities to remain in good standing with their regulatory bodies. These activities ensure that the people who serve our community remain current with best … Continued