The pandemic has impacted everyone, for women experiencing poverty, homelessness, and mental health issues it has made life even more difficult. The need for the Women’s Centre’s safe space where women can get support, connect with other women and build community has never been greater. This has been the most extraordinary year. Our traditional services …
Tell us a bit about yourself! Hi! My name is Eden, and I was born and raised in Calgary! I am a social work student at the University of Calgary. I am super passionate about feminism and social justice, and working with women of all types of experiences and backgrounds. I also love baking and …
Tell us a bit about yourself! I am a fourth year social work student and I am a feminist. What is your personal definition of feminism? My definition of feminism is that it is a movement for anyone, to build equality for everyone. What brought you to the Women’s Centre of Calgary? I found the …
Did you know Alberta has the second highest number of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women in Canada? A tribute to our Sisters in Spirit Taking time to learn about the Sisters in Spirit initiative, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) final report and Calls for Justice, and having an understanding of the …
Tell us a bit about yourself! Hello! I’m Alessandra, the records and data management coordinator. I’m a born and raised Calgarian who every-so-often departs to learn new things in interesting places. I studied History in Nova Scotia and Library and Information Studies in Wales. I enjoy exploring the city and surrounding area with my dog, …
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Tell us a bit about yourself I was born in El Salvador, and grew up here in Calgary. My family immigrated to Canada because of the war in El Salvador. I am a social worker by profession and have been in the field for over 10 yrs. I am passionate about supporting women in their …
Tell us a bit about yourself! Well, I’m Allison and I am one of the new Basic Needs Coordinators in the Centre! I started mid-August, and so if you’ve been in the Centre lately you’ve probably seen me around! I have a background in Addiction and Community Support, with a passion for supporting others to …
Tell us a bit about yourself! Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a feminist social worker who loves to ride my bike, cross-stitch gifts for my friends, read, write, camp and hike. I have just come back from working with a girls’ organisation in the UK and am so happy to be back …
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During the initial shutdown due to the pandemic, the peer volunteers were helping women stay connected to the Women’s Centre through connections phone calls, but the Centre itself was very quiet. On a particularly slow day, some volunteers wandered into the Centre’s side yard and became inspired to create a community garden. Since then they …
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Tell us a bit about yourself! Hello! My name is Era. I was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal and also grew up in Calgary! I have a BA in Sociology from University of Calgary and I have been working in Afterschool Programs for over four years. I identified myself a feminist at 16 years …