Giving Thanks and Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The “Opening day of the giving
November 28, 2019
Category: Blog
YWCA Edmonton appoints interim CEO
YWCA Edmonton is pleased to announce Amber Niemeier has been named interim CEO, following the departure of Leslie Allen. We sincerely thank Ms. Allen for
October 24, 2019
Domestic Violence
Week Without Violence 2019
Violence against women remains a global concern despite the work being done. We know that not all violence is acknowledged or responded to equally. Some survivors of violence go unrecognized, unheard and unanswered. YWCA’s Week Without Violence aims to make violence a thing of the past.
October 15, 2019
GENDER EQUALITY WEEK 2019 – DO YOUR PART IN MAKING SURE #EVERYONEBENEFITS
This week, we join the rest of Canada in celebrating Gender Equality Week! From September 23rd-27th, people from coast to coast will celebrate the progress
September 27, 2019
10th Mile
What Walk a Mile In Her Shoes Means to Me
Sergeant David Jones, one of our 2019 10th Mile Champions, has been a leading voice for families facing violence in our community, and a strong
September 16, 2019
10th Mile
SAFE EDMONTON HEARTS AND HEALS! has quickly shot up to the top of the fundraising lists for YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES®
Not only does the team hold the distinction of being the top fundraising team so far for the 2019 event, they also have the current
August 29, 2019
She came to her first appointment with four kids in tow
The children were weary: a thirteen year old, a ten year old, a seven year old, and the two year old with his thumb stuffed
August 14, 2019
10th Mile
‘Everyone deserves to be safe in their home’: Edmontonians put their best foot forward for YWCA Edmonton
In the summer of 2013, Curtis Hargrove walked from his home in Cold Lake to Edmonton. He made the nearly 300-kilometre journey in ruby-red high
August 7, 2019
Compass Centre
Compass Centre for Sexual Wellness programs and services find new home at YWCA Edmonton
Compass Centre for Sexual Wellness is making a change designed to better support the communities it serves. Starting in late August, YWCA Edmonton will begin
July 19, 2019
Camp Yowochas
Creating an environment for voices to grow
Camp Yowochas is situated on 50 acres of beautiful aspen parkland forest. With unparalleled access to water, undisturbed forest, flora, fauna, and wetlands, our environment
July 8, 2019
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