This holiday season give the gift of choice, connection, opportunity, care—and ultimately, hope—to those in need in our community.
More than providing a bed, your donation helps provide wrap-around support that helps individuals and families access emotional care, housing navigation, food, and essential resources. Our programs go beyond immediate relief, focusing on building healthy community connections and fostering life skills that empower individuals to make positive changes.
Your generosity and support makes a lasting difference in the lives of your neighbours, empowering individuals to shape their own way forward.
Our goal is to raise $75,000 to support vital programs, including emergency shelter, affordable housing, support for those who have experienced sexualized or domestic violence, and community education to foster a violence-free Bow Valley.
Together, we can make this holiday season one of hope and possibility for everyone in our community.
Double Your Impact
We are so excited to announce that generous donors have agreed to match your donation dollar for dollar! With a $5,000 match from Dr. Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, a $5,000 match from The Margaret & Andrew Stephens Family Foundation, and a $2,500 match from Hillary Cuthbert, your donation will be doubled up to $12,500. Thank you to our amazing matching donors!
Fundraising Total
Over the past four years, our crisis calls increased by 218%. Many of our residential programs operate at capacity, and this sharp rise in crisis calls underscores the growing need for community support. Last year alone, we provided nearly 3,000 safe nights to community members experiencing sexual or domestic violence, housing insecurity, or both. We housed 183 community members in our affordable housing program. In addition, YWCA Banff delivered violence prevention and healthy relationship education programs to 1,681 participants. From youth empowerment sessions to workplace and community Upstander Trainings, these programs promote a violence-free Bow Valley at its roots.
Thank You to Our Donors
Your support helps YWCA Banff provide critical resources to individuals and families in our community. Together we can help everyone feel the warmth, joy, and connection that the holiday season can bring.
Thank you to our generous Hope for the Holidays matching donors: Dr. Elizabeth Hall-Findlay ($5,000), The Margaret and Andrew Stephens Family Foundation ($5,000), and Hillary Cuthbert ($2,500).
Thank You to Our Sponsor
