Our lives are so busy we often forget to remember and thank the women who inspire us. With our new Living Quilt Project (inspired by International Women’s Day) you can now honour a woman who has made a difference in your life. The Living Quilt Project will also make a tangible difference on the ground …
Will you run or walk for the Women’s Centre?! Now that the weather has turned relatively warm again, let’s talk about the 2012 Scotia Bank Calgary Marathon Run and Walk! This year the race is on Sunday, May 27 (http://www.calgarymarathon.com/). Last year there were 30 women and men who ran or walked 21.1k, 10k or …
Meet Shellie and her two daughters Alaura and Kyla. They just WON the Virgin Radio 98.5 & Southcentre $50,000 Love Holiday Shopping Giveaway. And what’s the first thing they wanted to do? Shop for toys for the Women’s Centre Toy Room!!! WOW!! These amazing women just spent the day racing through South Centre mall buying …
CALGARY – An organization that helps Calgarians in need is looking for some help themselves. Many struggling families are turning to the Women’s Centre for extra help this Christmas; the centre has just opened its annual Toy Room for children and moms. Regardless of their age, children and parents are able to browse the tables …
On Wednesday, November 16, the Women’s Centre board hosted a community event that brought together women from all backgrounds. It was a wrap up for our summer research project and provided an opportunity for Bridgeland women to meet each other, have some refreshments and learn more about the Women’s Centre. It was a fun lively gathering …
By Caterina Gut Caterina, is a Women’s Centre staff member (currently on a travel leave) who is backpacking through South America. Dear women of the Women’s Centre, Feliz Día de la Mujer Boliviana! Belated Happy Bolivian Women’s Day! I was thinking about the Women’s Centre on October 11, 2011 while I was traveling through La …
The Women’s Centre of Calgary is launching a new website in order to engage supporters, build community and provide a better overview of the Centre’s efforts to support women in Calgary. “We are so excited to have our supporter use our revamped website this fall. We hope the new website will become an important information …
Calling all volunteers! The Women’s Centre of Calgary will be hosting our annual Volunteer Appreciation night to honour all of our amazing volunteers. This year the event will be held on Wednesday, November 9, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Women’s Centre 646-1st Ave. N.E.