The last three months have brought unprecedented change, uncertainty and disruption to our community. And, unfortunately, it has become increasingly clear that women and girls
March 16, 2020 is a date our community won’t soon forget.
It was the day when it became very clear the COVID-19 crisis had reached our borders and every single Canadian was now being urged by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to stay home indefinitely to help stop the spread of this deadly virus.
It was also the day I started my new role as the CEO at the YWCA Edmonton.
During these uncertain times as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, our foremost concern is the health and safety of our staff and all those we serve in our community.We have made the decision to shut down our in-office operations as of yesterday.
This Sunday is International Women’s Day. The theme for 2020 is “Each for Equal,” which is all about the concept of ‘collective individualism’ and how we each have a role to play in creating a more gender equitable world. ⠀⠀
This month we take time to recognize the Canadians of African descent who contributed so much to Canada’s culture, history and heritage.
In 2018, according to Statistics Canada, police reported 13,896 victims of intimate partner violence. Of those victims, more than two thirds were women.
In order to help ourselves or those we love who may be experiencing abuse, we need to be aware of all the possible warning signs, even those which may not appear on a person’s body.
As evidenced by last week’s extremely cold snap, winters in Alberta are not for the faint of heart. But beyond the threat of frostbite, some people find the cold, dark days of winter as hard on their minds as on their fingers and toes. If you are someone who experiences low moods in wintertime, you aren’t alone.
Mental health and addiction issues affect us all, either directly or through those we know and love. In any given year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health issue; by the time Canadians reach the age of 40, half of them will have experienced a mental health problem.
Giving Tuesday is a global movement, but you can be a part of it right here in your own community! Giving Tuesday is a global
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
