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• Many Alberta domestic abuse victims trapped by rising cost of living, shelter report finds

  The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters said since 2019, the cost of housing, groceries and gas have all grown more than 30 per cent while food bank visits are up by 134 per cent.

  Canada

  Nov 4
  
• Funding cuts coming to more than a dozen rural Alberta women’s shelters

  The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters said while there is a net increase to sector-wide base funding — it comes at the expense of budget reductions for several rural communities.

  Canada

  May 28
  
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• Alberta election campaign continues with competing promises for women’s shelters

  Alberta's two main political parties offered competing visions Wednesday for women's shelters and sexual assault counselling centres.

  Crime

  May 10, 2023
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• ‘Unprecedented’ 45% turnover rate in Alberta domestic violence sector: ACWS

  The 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.'

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2023
• Sending support to Alberta domestic violence shelters in ‘Love a Shelter’ campaign

  The '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.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2023
• Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters appeals for donations after office broken into

  In a tweet on Monday evening, the registered charity said many valuables were taken including pieces of tech equipment, donated items and contents in a cash box.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2023
• Alberta women’s shelters are under-resourced, leading people to be turned away: report

  Thousands of women and children were turned away from Alberta women's shelters last year, according to a new report from the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters.

  Crime

  Dec 7, 2022
• More Than Shelter campaign kicks off in Alberta

  The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters is launching a new provincial awareness campaign to coincide with International Women's Day.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2022
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• Alberta women’s shelters still forced to turn people away despite reduced calls in pandemic

  The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters says even though calls for shelter have decreased in the pandemic, there still isn’t enough space to meet demand.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2021
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• Global Edmonton’s 18th annual Give Me Shelter donation drive begins on Giving Tuesday

  Global Edmonton donation drive effort is collecting gift cards and online monetary donations to support women and children escaping domestic violence.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2021