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 deep in his mouth. She
August 14, 2019
Category: Blog
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 heels. “When I started, they
August 7, 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 is our most powerful teaching
July 8, 2019
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 thinking about the array of
June 21, 2019
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 city a safe place to
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 illness. Regardless, trauma plays a
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 a movement that advances the
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 publish a list of International
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, 55, was first referred to
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 grant from the Bell Let’s
January 18, 2019
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