With the holidays quickly approaching, can you believe we’ve almost reached the end of 2020? For some of us, it feels like it’s been an excruciatingly long year. For others, it feels like March was just yesterday.

Here at YW Calgary, 2020 started off on a high note. We were excited to be in our new facility, welcoming the community in for holiday parties and getting to know our new neighbours. Memberships at our fitness centre were growing and as winter slowly began giving way to spring, we hosted our largest ever YWHISPER Fundraising Gala at the TELUS Convention Centre.

Then, just one week later, the whole world changed.

After a year full of uncertainty, we are heading into 2021 full of hope that it will be a much brighter year with more opportunities for connection and gathering.

2020 has been a difficult year for all of us. For the women and children who call YW home, it’s been even harder. For someone fleeing domestic violence or poverty, like Sonia, the challenges of the holidays are going to be amplified by the pandemic.

Vulnerable women and families like Sonia’s need us more than ever. You can help lift them up this holiday through a gift of support. Visit www.ywcalgary.ca/holiday to learn more.