Women's Shelters
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Global Edmonton’s Give Me Shelter campaign marks 20 yearsThe 20th annual Give Me Shelter donation drive helps women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The need is now greater than ever.CanadaDec 13, 2023
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Alberta election campaign continues with competing promises for women’s sheltersAlberta's two main political parties offered competing visions Wednesday for women's shelters and sexual assault counselling centres.CrimeMay 10, 2023
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Remote testimony room now available for domestic violence victims in AlbertaHomeFront officially launches the new remote testimony room, a place where victims of domestic violence can testify remotely to court.CrimeApr 6, 2023
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‘Unprecedented’ 45% turnover rate in Alberta domestic violence sector: ACWSThe survey asked domestic violence shelter workers about how they're handling higher demand for services in the midst of inflation, burnout and 'stagnant government funding.'CanadaFeb 21, 2023
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Sending support to Alberta domestic violence shelters in ‘Love a Shelter’ campaignThe 'Love a Shelter' letters are a way Albertans can push for change, while also letting survivors of domestic violence know that they are supported by their communities.CrimeFeb 20, 2023
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Global Edmonton’s 2022 Give Me Shelter campaign raises $87K for women, children fleeing domestic violenceThe campaign aims to build awareness and collect donations to ensure those fleeing domestic violence have the items they need when they arrive at women's shelters.CanadaDec 15, 2022
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Indigenous community services, 211 get funding to address gender-based violence in AlbertaSix Alberta-based organizations, along with the 211 hotline, are getting a cash boost to address gender-based violence (GBV).CanadaDec 9, 2022
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Global Edmonton’s 19th annual Give Me Shelter campaign kicks offThe campaign builds awareness and collects donations to ensure women and children fleeing domestic violence have the items they need when they arrive at women's shelters.FeaturesNov 29, 2022
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Sask. NDP renews call for more shelter funding in wake of Thatcher appearanceThe Sask. opposition wants the Moe government prove they care about family violence after Colin Thatcher, convicted of killing his ex-wife, was invited to throne speech ceremonies.CanadaOct 31, 2022
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Regina swimmers to swim Diefenbaker Lake to raise funds for Saskatchewan women’s sheltersFor the third year in a row, a group of Regina swimmers will be swimming to raise funds for YWCA Regina and Saskatchewan women's shelters.CanadaJul 12, 2022
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