YW Calgary

What an incredible day at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)’s CapCon event! We were thrilled to have YW Calgary Women’s Economic Prosperity involved with four amazing student group projects this year. Their final presentations were shared today, and the results were truly inspiring! These talented teams tackled important initiatives supporting women entrepreneurs in our community: ✨ Feasibility study for a Daycare Incubator Entrepreneur Program ✨ Sustainability Plan for a Make it to Market Entrepreneur Program ✨ Development of an online marketplace for graduates of YW Calgary’s entrepreneurial programs ✨ Feasibility study for a Women in Tech Incubator Entrepreneur Program A huge thank you to the student teams and SAIT faculty for your hard work, creativity, and thoughtful recommendations — your contributions are helping build a more inclusive, empowered future for Calgary’s women entrepreneurs! #CapCon #YWCalgary #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #CommunityImpact

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we are proud to share our Campaign Impact Report and reflect on the remarkable milestones we have achieved together through the Sheriff King Home Redevelopment campaign. This campaign marked a turning point for YW Calgary, allowing us to realize a bold vision: the redevelopment of the Sheriff King Home site into the YW Crisis Shelter and YW Taylor Family Home. To read our campaign impact report, visit: https://lnkd.in/g8VNMKuq

The Rogers Birdies for Kids campaign is now live! Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink: Happening now through August 31, 2025. Support our programs and services for women and families affected by domestic violence, and your donations will be matched up to 50% thanks to Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink. To donate, visit https://lnkd.in/gHJKXMtN

An Opportunity to Make a Difference! We’re hiring across teams! If you’re passionate about empowering women and their families in the Calgary area, explore our open roles at https://lnkd.in/gXuZ-Gwr At YW Calgary, we provide essential programs and services, including shelter, counselling, childcare, language instruction, and employment support. Our mission is to intervene, empower, and lead where women need us most—and we’d love for you to be part of our team making that happen.

Tonight was the 'Women Connect - #Building Confidence Together' networking event designed to help women in business and entrepreneurship build confidence and make meaningful connections. Hosted by YW Calgary in collaboration with TIES (The Immigrant Education Society) and Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, this event offered over 50 women a structured speed networking format allowing participants to connect with others in a comfortable and welcoming environment. A special shout out to the keynote speaker, Debbie Butt, Founder of IN THE KNOW YYC - Tech and Business Event Website, who shared her tips on successful networking highlighting the importance of just being your authentic self. Thank you to all who attended! #BuildingConfidenceTogether! www.ywcalgary.ca/weprosper Vivian Escorsin Bibiana Cala Matiz (she/her) Nola Heale Erika Falcon Barbara Guzman Kailey Armstrong Daniela Govea Ramirez Lauren Hutchison

A month ago, we had the honor of hosting the amazing Kimberlé Crenshaw as our keynote speaker at this year’s YWHISPER Gala. Her words were powerful, urgent, and a call to action. Here are some thought-provoking takeaways from her incredible speech: Intersectionality: A framework to uncover and challenge systemic disempowerment. On Democracy: We are shaped by the past—what legacy will we leave for future generations? On Erasing Critical Language: When we lose the words to name injustice, we lose the ability to fight it. On Action: The only certainty? If we do not fight, we cannot win. Her message continues to resonate. #YWHISPER25

2025 Calgary Influential Women in Business (CIWB) Social Enterprise Award winner! What happens when you take a passion to advocate for diversity, inclusion and social change and add a sophisticated business lens to it? You get an amazing leader like Sue Tomney who has nurtured a fiscally stable organization delivering extensive social impact. “This award highlights the importance of balanced budgets, strong governance and sustainable growth so that we can continue to support women and their families no matter the external challenges we face.” - Sue Tomney

Exciting news! We’re launching Financial Futures, supported by TD. This 10-week course, starting May 7th, is designed to help you discover your money mindset and take control of your financial future. Join a community of like-minded individuals to: ✅ Set meaningful financial goals ✅ Build a personalized budget ✅ Learn how to make your budget work for you Workshops are just one hour over lunch, available in person or virtually. Ready to take the next step? Learn more today. https://lnkd.in/eu82MtPw #FinancialFutures #MoneyMindset #BudgetGoals

The Rogers Birdies for Kids campaign is now live! Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink: Happening now through August 31, 2025. Support our programs and services for women and families affected by domestic violence, and your donations will be matched up to 50% thanks to Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink. Rogers Charity Classic To donate visit https://lnkd.in/gHJKXMtN

At YW Calgary, our team’s passion for creating a safer, more empowered community goes far beyond the job description. Every day, our Women's Support Partners make a lasting impact—offering compassion, guidance, and hope to the women they serve. We asked them what makes their work so meaningful, and their answers speak to the heart of what we do. #YWCalgary