1. It makes a difference The path to total gender equality is still underway. As of 2020, women in Alberta still have the most significant gender pay gap in Canada. Some women earn as much as $31,100.00 less than their male counterparts, and 34% of single mothers live in poverty. This gap is even more …
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 …
Three Ways to Support Our Holiday Toy Room: Donations, Toy Drives and Volunteering Read More »
This blog post was written by Filsan Abdi, Volunteer Coordinator at the Women’s Centre. Have you always thought about volunteering in your community, but felt like you did not have enough time? If so, this blog is here to help you, by offering another option to get involved! Football season is fast approaching and we …
Meet Jennifer. She has been a part of our community for the past four years and recently found a way to combine her love of running with her passion for supporting the Women’s Centre through our Scotiabank Marathon Charity Challenge. Find out more about her story and what motivates her to run for women! How …
This post was written by Filsan Abdi, Volunteer Coordinator at the Women’s Centre In honour of National Volunteer week, we would like to express our utmost appreciation for our dedicated and talented volunteers. As a Volunteer Program Coordinator at the Women’s Centre, I have the absolute pleasure of working with some of these volunteers on …
The Women’s Centre offers women opportunities to both receive and provide support, to connect with others and build community through a variety of programs. Volunteers are the cornerstone of the Women’s Centre as they run almost every aspect of the important work that we do. In 2016, we were thankful for the work of over …
Thank You Women’s Centre Volunteers for Your Support in Building Community! Read More »
Peer Support volunteers play a vital role at the Women’s Centre. They are the first people to welcome women who come in, they provide referrals to other agencies, and provide direct assistance for basic needs such as food hampers, personal care items, and birthday gifts for children. More than that, though, they build community through …
A Special Shout-Out to Our Peer Support Volunteers Read More »
This past weekend was an exciting one for the Women’s Centre! Our volunteers got to witness the Stampeders play and win the Western Conference Final; they’re now off to their third Grey Cup game in five years! The Women’s Centre has been a community partner of the Calgary Stampeders for over 15 years; ensuring fans …
Women’s Centre Football Volunteers: Supporting community in the stands Read More »
The Women’s Centre is gearing up for another summer session of Girl Power Camps! The Women’s Centre offers Girl Power Camps in the spring and summer to mentor girls (ages 10-12) and promote basic values of equality, self-determination and empowerment. Our hope is that girls will come away from the camp with a greater understanding of …
Do you enjoy being outdoors during the beautiful summer weather? If you said yes, then we need you! Ushering at Stampeders’ football games is a major fundraising event for the Women’s Centre. For each game, we need between 36-40 women and men to sign up for 4-5 hours of volunteering. Individuals, and groups are welcome. …