As part of the oldest and largest women’s social service organization in Canada, the YWCA Edmonton has been serving the capital region since its founding in 1907. We are a women’s organization that advances the wellness and growth of women, girls, and families.
Since founding in 1907, YWCA Edmonton has grown and evolved with Edmontonians, responding to the ever-changing issues and needs of a growing population.
Today, we’re proud to support 9,000 women and families through counselling, leadership programs, outdoor education, and disability services.
83% of Counselling Services clients have a better understanding of the issues they face and how to cope with them.
Every year, people around the world observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which run from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) through December 10 (World Human Rights Day). In Canada, we also observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women, in honour of
https://www.ywcaofedmonton.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Childcare-Square.mp4 On behalf of YWCA Edmonton, I want to thank the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta for reaching this long-awaited transformative and historic deal on child care. Along with YWCA Calgary, we were honoured to play a small role behind-the-scenes to help government officials get this deal done. It is an important investment
In an effort to increase much-needed gender equality on boards, YWCA Edmonton and DirectHer Network have teamed up on a unique 12-month pilot project aimed at blazing more pathways for women and gender minorities wanting to serve at decision-making tables. “This partnership is a made-in-Alberta solution to the real challenge of not seeing enough women
When you support YWCA Edmonton, you transform the lives of thousands of women and families in need.
YWCA Edmonton Office
Empire Building
#400, 10080 Jasper Ave
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1V9
Treaty 6 Territory
P. 780-423-YWCA (9922)
F. 780-488-6077
E. info@ywcaedm.org
Charitable Registration Number: 10822 7935 RR0001
Every year, people around the world observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which run from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) through December 10 (World Human Rights Day). In Canada, we also observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women, in honour of the women who died in the horrific mass shooting at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989. Everyone has the right
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