Our Work

The YWCA of Calgary is dedicated to breaking the cycles of domestic violence, homelessness and poverty. We believe that healthy women and healthy families lead to a thriving community.

Overview
The YWCA is a vital piece of Calgary’s social and economic fabric, serving more than 15,000 vulnerable women, children and men in 2008 alone.

Our staff and volunteers are committed to social change and work to build a healthy community by building strength and capacity in women.

Our goal is a society where there is no longer a gender gap, and the cycles of domestic violence, homelessness and poverty have been eradicated. To that end, we focus our efforts on the areas of Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Poverty, Children & Families, and Health & Wellness.

Our Mission
To offer programs and services for women and their families providing them with the skills, abilities and opportunities to contribute to and benefit from healthy communities.

Our Vision
A cornerstone for women and their families.

Fast Facts

Total women, children and men served in 2009
11,238
Children served in 2009
3,481

YWCA Emergency Shelter (YWCA Sheriff King Home)
Number of beds available
38
Maximum stay
21 days
Number of women and children sheltered in 2008
746
Number of women turned away in 2008 due to lack of resources
1,050 and 340 children

YWCA Transitional Housing (YWCA Mary Dover House)
Number of beds available
86
Maximum stay
1 year
Number of women and children served in 2009
339 women and 111 children