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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 apologized and promised it would
December 12, 2018
Author: Andi Sweet
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 father and siblings remained a
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 specialized care, without cost being
August 1, 2018
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New CEO of YWCA Edmonton: ‘We need to talk about social profit.’
Edmonton, meet Leslie! YWCA Edmonton is proud to introduce Leslie Allen, our new Chief Executive Officer. Leslie is a new Edmontonian coming to our city from Saskatchewan. She holds a
July 10, 2018
CEO
A message from CEO Jackie Foord on leaving YWCA Edmonton
After seven years as CEO, I announced to YWCA Edmonton Staff and Board that I am stepping down at the end of March. The YWCA is a powerful voice for
March 5, 2018
International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day! Honour the women in your life and celebrate the day at an event in Edmonton.
February 26, 2018
Donor
National Philanthropy Day: Saying a special ‘thank you’
We’re lucky to live in a city with such a strong focus on community. We see that community spirit come alive every year at the AFP Edmonton & Area National
December 15, 2017
Counselling Services
A gift for you this holiday season
We all receive many requests for support during the holiday season. So, I thought I’d like to give you a small gift: the heart-warming story of one of the children
December 4, 2017
Week Without Violence: Why the YW?
In honour of the 2017 Week Without Violence, we asked the question: Why the YW? Why is the YWCA essential to violence intervention, recovery, and prevention? In the era of
October 21, 2017
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Edmonton men put best feet forward for domestic violence survivors
Hundreds of men traded in their everyday footwear for high heels in downtown Edmonton today, all to help families walk away from domestic violence. City councillors, police officers, military personnel,
September 20, 2017
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