In a year of disruption and uncertainty, the Women’s Centre’s Holiday Toy Room program hopes to bring a bit of relief and holiday joy to Calgary women and their families. Each year, for 10 days in December, the Women’s Centre’s space is transformed into a gift centre. In the weeks leading up to the program …
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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! I was born and raised in Calgary, although my family is originally from Egypt and I grew up with a very proud fusion of both the Canadian and Egyptian culture! I am a mom to a 7 year old son. My background is mostly counselling in the field of …
March 8 is International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate women’s achievements and acknowledge barriers women continue to face, here in Canada and around the world. At the Women’s Centre, this means reflecting on progress made in work to improve the status of women, while recognizing the great amount of work that still needs …
At the Women’s Centre, we are fortunate to have so many community members who donate their time and talent to programs to our community. From filing taxes, to providing legal advice, to offering peer support to ushering football games, our community members are central to our success and community building at the Centre. Last year, …
We know food is an important part of our lives, whether it’s preparing our morning meal or packing lunch for our family. For many of us, finding enough nutritious food can also be a struggle. Every day, the Calgary Food Bank receives more than 180 calls to request food hampers. Food is not only nourishing …
The Women’s Centre provides legal clinics in family, civil, and immigration law to women in our community, free of charge. These are offered three times a week during the day and in the evening to accommodate the varying schedules of women who require legal advice. The program continues to see a high demand. Last year, …
It’s that time of the year again, for individuals and families to file their taxes. Everyone – especially those with low-incomes – is encouraged to file their taxes this year since there are some really cool benefits for both individuals and families. In order to receive these benefits, you will need to complete your tax …
Ever wonder what a typical day looks like at the Women’s Centre? We’ve compiled some statistics from the last month to show you what happens in just one of the three program areas, Basic Needs. Basic Needs includes volunteers making referrals for food, clothing, furniture, and haircuts as well as sharing information about other resources …