YWCA of Calgary
DOmestic Violence Poverty & Homelessness Child & Family Health & Wellness

Domestic violence knows no race, color, or economic background. The YWCA believes in helping women, children and men.

On any given night in Calgary, 40 - 50 families – including 30 children under the age of six – will sleep in a shelter.

In Canada, 3 - 5 children in every classroom are witnessing violence in the home.

The YWCA believes the health and wellness of all individuals contributes to a vibrant and healthy community.

Voice To The Community - YWCA Newsletter
Winter, 2008
Check out the YWCA Newsletter. Hightlights include a thank you for last years efforts, RBC Keep A Roof Over Their heads, Vermillion Skills Training Centre and a look at Crisis Transitional Housing.

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RBC Keep A Roof Over Our Heads
April 17, 2008
We are delighted to welcome RBC as a Community Partner and announce a new signature event as the result of this partnership. The event will take place on April 17, 2008 at Chinook Centre. Beginning in January participants will solicit donations to pay the rent for a room in the 94 bed YWCA Transitional Housing Facility.

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YWCA Holiday Family Program
January 2008 Update
It is with sincere gratitude that I thank our supporters of YWCA 2007 Holiday Family program. You have helped to give the gift of dignity to 183 families who, because of you, were able to shop for themselves, received toys and gifts for their children, had a Christmas meal and enough food for a week.

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YWCA to Stop Accepting Used Household Items and Clothing Donations
October 1, 2007
The YWCA of Calgary will no longer be accepting used household items and clothing donations at all locations, including the downtown housing facility and the emergency shelter, YWCA Sheriff King Home beginning October 1, 2007... [more]