10th Mile
YWCA WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® 10th Anniversary Event
The idiom is old and familiar: “Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.” As children, it’s innocently taken quite literally while
June 21, 2019
Category: Blog
capacity building
Government of Canada announces funding for women’s organizations in Edmonton and Northern Alberta
YWCA Edmonton is a strong, reputable voice for women in our city. We were founded in 1907 to offer young women newly arrived in our
May 24, 2019
Counselling Services
Speaking Up to Transform Trauma
Trauma flows from any life event perceived as too difficult to process. It can manifest emotionally as depression or anxiety, or physically as injury or
May 6, 2019
Empowering Women
World YWCA Day 2019
Every year on April 24th, YWCAs around the world celebrate World YWCA Day. It is a day to observe our common membership and achievements in
April 24, 2019
Advocacy
International Women’s Day 2019: #BalanceforBetter
International Women’s Day is Friday, March 8. This year’s theme of #BalanceforBetter is a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world. Each year, we
March 1, 2019
Disability Services
‘Captain Lyle’
Bowling. Dancing. Art classes. Lyle likes to stay busy. And now, thanks to a major personal achievement, he can add swimming to the list. Lyle,
January 18, 2019
Counselling Services
YWCA Edmonton receives a $25,000 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant
More women and families seeking specialized support for complex trauma can now access YWCA Edmonton’s Counselling Services when they need to, thanks to a $25,000
January 18, 2019
CEO
The other side of fear
She was shocked the first time it happened. Her husband hit her in the middle of an argument and gave her a black eye. He
December 12, 2018
Domestic Violence
Finally free: *Ella’s escape from domestic violence
*Ella’s life changed when she was 10 years old. That was the year she lost a pivotal role model in her life: her mother. Her
September 6, 2018
Counselling Services
On Becoming: A Client Story
YWCA Edmonton offers affordable Counselling Services using a unique model that ensures the most vulnerable clients with the highest degree of trauma receive intensive and
August 1, 2018
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