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.
One Year Into COVID-19 It’s not every day that you start a new job and then immediately have to close down the office indefinitely and send everyone home amidst a once-in-a-century pandemic. But that was my whirlwind experience when I joined YWCA Edmonton as our new CEO one year ago today. I hadn’t even met
International Women’s Day: From Challenge Comes Change Marked annually on March 8, International Women’s Day is a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women throughout the world. The day is also a focal point for women’s rights, and marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. International Women’s Day (IWD)
Pink Shirt Day Pink Shirt Day is observed on the last Wednesday of February in Canada; it’s a day marked by people wearing pink shirts to take a stand against bullying. This initiative started in Nova Scotia in 2007, after two teen boys saw a younger student being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to
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
One Year Into COVID-19 It’s not every day that you start a new job and then immediately have to close down the office indefinitely and send everyone home amidst a once-in-a-century pandemic. But that was my whirlwind experience when I joined YWCA Edmonton as our new CEO one year ago today. I hadn’t even met most of our staff yet before making that difficult decision after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mandated an historic stay-at-home order
Mon 8:30 am – 5 pm
Tues 8:30 am – 5 pm*
Wed 8:30 am – 5 pm
Thur 8:30 am – 5 pm*
Fri 8:30 am – 5 pm
Sat – Sun Closed
*Tues & Thur evenings
By Appointment Only
5 – 8pm
