CEO
YWCA Edmonton Announces Rachel Foley as Chief Executive Officer
YWCA Edmonton is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Foley as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, beginning April 20, 2026.
March 18, 2026
Category: Blog
Week Without Violence
Rising for Peace: Week Without Violence at YWCA Edmonton
This week, YWCA Edmonton joins YWCA Canada and more than 90 countries around the world in marking the Week Without Violence, a global campaign led
October 20, 2025
Truth and Reconciliation
Honouring the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation: Resources for Learning and Reflection
On September 30, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day), we pause to honour Survivors, their families, and the children who never returned
September 26, 2025
Donate
The Power of Monthly Giving: Building Stronger, Safer Futures with YWCA Edmonton
Building safer, stronger communities requires a dedicated community to make the work possible, and YWCA Edmonton is incredibly fortunate to have just that. We are
September 4, 2024
2SLGBTQ+
Pride Month: Decades of Resistance, Acceptance, and Celebration
Pride Month in Edmonton is more than just a series of events—it’s a testament to everything we have worked towards and all the work we
June 7, 2024
Advocacy
Working Together for a Violence-Free Future
As we conclude this Week Without Violence, it’s a crucial moment to reflect on our collective commitment to building a better, violence-free world. While this
October 20, 2023
Advocacy
Recognizing Disparities in Responding to Violence: A Call to Action
In the face of alarming statistics on domestic violence, we are compelled to address a disheartening truth: not all violence is acknowledged or responded to
October 18, 2023
Advocacy
Alberta’s Call to Action: The Week Without Violence Begins
Shockingly, Alberta ranks as the province with the third-highest rate of family violence in the country. As we embark on the Week Without Violence, we
October 16, 2023
Day of the Girl
International Day of the Girl Child and YWCA Edmonton’s Commitment
October 11th marks a day of global significance – International Day of the Girl Child. This day was established by the United Nations in 2011
October 11, 2023
The Significance of National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
In Canada, the last few years have witnessed a profound shift in the way we acknowledge and address the historical injustices inflicted upon Indigenous peoples.
September 30, 2023
