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 especially grateful to our monthly donors, whose ongoing commitment to our mission ensures we have reliable funding year-round to support our programs and services.
Monthly giving is one of the simplest ways to make a lasting impact. Donors sign up once , choosing their preferred method and can rest assured knowing they’re supporting YWCA Edmonton, month after month, year after year, reaching thousands of people. As one monthly donor puts it, there’s even a bonus:
“Tax receipts. You feel good because you’re doing the right thing and then you get a nice break at tax time too.”
Thanks to the generosity of our monthly donors, we’ve been able create and sustain programs uplift, educate, empower, and inspire women and families across Edmonton. For example, YWCA Edmonton launched YOUth Retreats at Camp Yowochas, offering young people a safe space to build essential life skills and explore their potential. What began as a pilot program is now a core part of our youth offerings, providing participants with essential skills they will carry through their lives.
In 2023 alone, 138 youth attended our YOUth programming, where they found their voices, learned about financial literacy, and took steps toward independence and personal growth.
With over $275,000 donated by monthly donors since 2016, the YOUth program revitalization is just one example of the profound impact monthly giving has had on the people we support. By becoming a monthly donor, you join a community dedicated to being a voice for women and families. Of the 62 monthly donors active in 2024, nearly half have been donating for seven years or more. Monthly giving allows you to give more by spreading your donation over the year, providing us with a secure and stable source of income that we can rely on, allowing us to plan future projects with confidence.
Become a monthly donor today and join us in creating a stronger, safer future for women, families, and youth in our community. Thank you to our current monthly donors who are paving the way for a safer, stronger, more equitable future for all.
