SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY, MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Y WCA Lethbridge & District: A women’s shelter and so much more.

YWCA Lethbridge & District has been serving Lethbridge and the surrounding communities since 1949. The organization supports the enhancement of women’s lives and the communities they live in with 30+ programs and services that fall under one of five areas of focus:

Domestic & Sexual Violence,

which includes YWCA Harbour House Women’s Emergency Shelter and YWCA Amethyst Project, which provides an important third option for victims of sexual violence.

Trauma & Crisis Prevention/ Intervention,

including Safe Visitation and Project Child Recovery, a support group for children ages 6-17 who have experienced trauma.

Poverty, Housing & Homelessness,

which covers support for women transitioning out of Harbour House and Hestia Homes, a program that teaches independent living skills for youth ages 19-24 who are (or are at risk of becoming) homeless.

• Leadership & Empowerment,

including Girl Space, youth conferences, and the Young Women’s Leadership Council.

• Advocacy & Awareness

the voice for the social and economic well-being of women with government, the media and the community at large.

YWCA Lethbridge & District is part of the global YWCA movement which has worked for over a century to achieve justice, peace, human dignity, freedom and a sustainable environment for all people. Imagine Canada-certified, YWCA Lethbridge & District is open to women of all ages, cultures and beliefs and is committed to the value of every human being. For more information about any of our programs or to donate, please contact the YWCA at 403 329 0088.