Dispelling Myths Misconceptions - Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter

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ABUSE IS RARE IN CANADA

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Executive Director and President’s Message Myths/Programs and Services Event Highlights

Volunteer Program and Board of Directors Treasurer’s Report

Funders, Donors, Sponsors and Supporters Contact Us

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Family violence and abuse continues to be an issue in our city and the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter is on the front lines to provide hope and support to vulnerable members of our community.

Executive Director President’s Message and

Even though the Emergency Shelter is the cornerstone of our agency, we are “More than a Shelter” , serving individuals and families though a number of innovative safety, healing and prevention programs. Whether it is a teenager learning what makes a strong, healthy relationship; someone deciding to call the 24-Hour Family Violence Helpline for the first time; or a man choosing to change his abusive behaviours, all our efforts are directed at creating safety in our community and providing much needed support, services and information aimed at ending violence and abuse. The conversation about family violence and abuse in our society is full of myths that lead to biased and negative misconceptions, unrelated to the reality of this serious issue. That is why we believe it is important to refute some myths in our 2015-2016 Report to Community—in order to start a helpful conversation to better understand the facts and complexities about family violence and abuse, and to learn how it affects victims and what can be done to help prevent it. By dispelling myths, we can all Take a Stand and be involved in supporting individuals and families in their efforts to live free from family violence and abuse.

This past year has been a time of growth for our agency and we cannot do the work we do without the support of the community. This upcoming year will be another difficult one for Albertans, given the economic climate and the challenges that it brings. The generosity of time and resources from countless individuals, companies and funders allows us to serve our clients through the programs and services we offer. Through both challenging and prosperous years, the Calgary community has supported the work of our agency and for this we are very grateful. Thank you for helping us support women, children, youth and men in our community, build safe lives and healthy relationships.

Kim Ruse Executive Director Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter Rob Carpenter President Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter

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myth

Only certain kinds of people become victims – it doesn’t happen to just anyone.

Family violence and abuse has no boundaries. Victims come from all walks of life, all cultures, all educational backgrounds, all income levels and all faiths. It can and does happen to anyone.

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Source: Canadian Women’s Foundation “Angus Reid Omnibus Survey” from 2012.

As 74% of Albertans report that they, or someone they know has experienced violence or abuse, there is a good chance that you know someone who has been in this situation. Victims can be your family, friends, neighbours or co-workers.

The Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter serves approximately 15,000 individuals and families each year.

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Physical abuse is the most serious kind; other forms don’t exist.

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Abuse is more than hitting or slapping. It comes in many forms, all of which are serious, harmful and unacceptable. Some examples include emotional, verbal, financial, psychological, sexualized, and cultural.

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At the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, the top three types of abuse reported are emotional abuse, physical abuse and financial abuse.

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When women are admitted to the Emergency Shelter, the forms of abuse reported include: 93% emotional/verbal, 83% physical abuse and 51% financial abuse.

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In 2015, 77% of domestic conflict calls to the Calgary Police Service were for verbal altercations that escalated to the point that police were called. Source: Calgary Police Service, 2016.

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Family Violence and Abuse is rare in Canada – it’s not a serious issue facing my community Every 5 days in Canada, a woman is killed by her intimate partner.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2016.

1 in 2 Canadian women will experience at least one incident of physical or sexualized violence in their lifetime.

Source: Statistics Canada Report, “Violence Against Women Survey”.

This does not even factor in all the other forms of abuse that women experience or the fact that violence and abuse can be lethal.

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In Calgary, domestic violence in on the rise. The Calgary Police Service responds to approximately

19,000 domestic conflict calls a year, reinforcing just how serious family violence and abuse is in our community. Source: Calgary Police Service 2016.

The 24-Hour Family Violence Helpline is an important service provided by the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, helping thousands of people each year. It is a crisis and information line, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Staffed by trained professionals, it is often the first line of contact for a woman, family or individual who is in danger and the first courageous step they take to get the help they need.

24HOUR HELPLINE

Phone: (403) 234-7233 (SAFE) Toll-Free: (866) 606-7233

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Last year, the Helpline received 11,368 calls, more than 30 calls a day. 87% of callers who were calling in crisis reported that their immediate needs were met.

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Why doesn’t she just leave? The best way to help a victim of family violence and abuse is to tell them to leave the perpetrator.

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Women who leave their abusers are at 75% greater risk of being killed than those who stay. Source: Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile 2010.

Why would a woman who is being abused remain with someone who hurts her? Why does she stay? These are common questions often asked. The question however should be “Why doesn’t he stop?” Asking why she doesn’t leave blames the victim. From the outside looking in, it may be difficult to understand why women who are in abusive situations don’t simply leave. There are no easy answers and many reasons why women remain in dangerous and difficult situations. Victims are often judged, blamed and disbelieved and face other barriers to leaving, including: fear, guilt, financial difficulties, unavailability of affordable housing, safety concerns, pressures from family and friends to stay, hope and many more barriers. Victims may also be unaware of the supports and resources available to them in the community that can help them overcome some of the barriers.

For those who make that courageous step to leave, the Emergency Shelter provides safe and secure accommodation, food, clothing, referral services and counselling for women with children and single women, seeking safety and support. The Shelter is able to accommodate 50 women and children at any given time and provides a safe place to stay for an average of 30 days. The Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter housed 238 women and 323 children in the last fiscal year, with 98% of women reporting that their safety needs were met. Unfortunately, due to lack of available space at the Shelter facility, more than 1,800 women and 1,300 children could not be accommodated, but were helped in other ways through other community resources.



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Partnerships with resources commonly needed by victims of abuse are also brought onsite, at the Emergency Shelter ensuring greater accessibility to services, including legal workshops, weekly group counselling, a school liaison and a wellness centre. Through the Court Support Program, counsellors provide valuable legal information, support and assistance to women and their children who need to access the court system to keep them safe. Last year, 560 individuals participated in the Court Support Program with 99% reporting they understood the legal process they were going through. For women who are unable, or choose not to enter the Emergency Shelter, the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter offers programs in the community. The Community Counselling Program is a short-term crisis counselling program for women experiencing family violence and abuse, who are unable, or choose not to enter the Emergency Shelter. Counsellors work with clients to provide support, counselling, safety planning and referrals to community resources.

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Over 90% of the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter clients are served through community programs outside of the Shelter facility.

The Outreach Counselling Program is available to clients who require long-term support after they leave the shelter and/or have accessed other Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter programs and require longer term support. A counsellor connects women with the right community resources and assists them in building informal support networks. Within both programs, an Aboriginal Liaison Counsellor is available to support clients who identify as Aboriginal, and an Older Adult Liaison Counsellor to support women 50 years and older. Last year, 476 women and 212 children accessed the community counselling program.

496 women and 195 children accessed the outreach counselling program. With these programs, women can begin to make positive life changes to build long-term independence and confidence.

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myth

Violence and abuse don’t affect children and youth

Whether a child is seeing or hearing abuse, or being abused directly, the impact on the child is the same. Children are impacted by abuse in a variety of ways. Sometimes the impact is caused by the stress of abuse. Other times, the impact is the child coping. They may be trying to keep their mother or siblings safe or trying to stop the abuse from happening to themselves. The Children’s Program offers individual and family counselling in the Shelter and in the community, and parenting support to children, youth and families who have witnessed or experienced family violence and abuse. The program focuses on supporting healthy family relationships, safety planning, setting individual and family goals, and connection to child-focused resources. Parenting support assists parents in addressing safety, providing a safe and non-judgmental space to share parenting concerns and learn practical strategies to cope with presenting issues.

By providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment, the Children’s Program is able to foster positive relationships with both mothers and children to support them in their journey to live healthier and happier lives. In 2015-2016, 43 children and 78 parents accessed the Children’s Program. Working with our youth is key in the prevention of family violence and abuse in our community. The Healthy Relationships Program focuses on youth and young adults learning about building healthy and respectful relationships. The program works on topics such as family violence, boundaries, abusive behaviour, and communication. The Healthy Relationships Program is offered in partnership with the Calgary Board of Education, the Calgary Catholic School Board and the Rocky View School Division. It uses therapeutic groups and activity-based learning for youth, 12-18 years of age, in junior and senior high schools. Last year, 542 youth participated in the program. 91% of youth who participated report learning skills to help build healthy relationships.



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Family Violence and Abuse is a women’s issue

Family violence is not just a women’s issue, men play important roles in preventing it. Including men in the solutions to end family violence and abuse is critical. Men can make a difference in promoting healthy, respectful, non-violent relationships with women and shift attitudes and the conversation.

The Men’s Counselling Service at the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter offers non-judgemental individual and/or group counselling to men who are concerned their anger and abusive behaviours are negatively impacting their family members. It addresses the need for men to take responsibility for their abusive behaviours, and their ability to change them. Women and children’s safety is of prime concern in this program, so counselling and safety planning is provided to men’s partners and their children.

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In the last fiscal year, 192 men, 62 women with 108 children were helped through this program, with 89% of men reporting decreased physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Visit the Men’s Counselling Service website:

www.mcscalgary.com.

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Family violence and abuse doesn’t affect me or my family so it is none of my business. Family violence impacts the entire community. It is a public issue that can only be solved if everyone gets involved and Takes a Stand. It costs the Canadian economy more than $7 billion annually in police, judicial and health care resources used to respond to violence and abuse.

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Everyone plays a role in ending violence and abuse – Ways you can help:

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SEEK HELP, hope and safety Call the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter’s 24-Hour Family Violence Helpline at 403.234.7233 (SAFE). Services are free of charge and trained counsellors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to help answer questions.

LEARN more about family violence and abuse The more you learn about the facts, the better able you are to understand the complexity and need for change. Family violence is not OK, no-one ever “asks” to be abused and it affects everyone. Victims may be unaware of the supports and resources available to them in the community that can help them overcome some barriers.

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HELP someone you know or think is being abused If you have witnessed abuse or suspect that someone you know is being abused, help out by supporting them—let them know you are there for them. Offering non-judgemental, compassionate support is a powerful way to help victims. The way that family members, friends, co-workers, service providers and others respond to victims of abuse plays an important role in the decision-making processes for victims.

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SPEAK UP and start the conversation about family violence and abuse

Most conversations surrounding family violence and abuse often blame women for the violence that is inflicted on them. It is often trivialized and ignored and there are too many social stigmas around the issue. By speaking up, these myths will be replaced with encouraging, and respectful environments for victims to come forward and get the support they need.

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PARTICIPATE in community engagement opportunities and events

In addition to fundraising events, and collaborative awareness events such as Family Violence Prevention Month each November, the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter makes every effort to promote education and awareness about family violence and abuse within the community of Calgary.

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DONATE The agency relies on individual, corporate and community support to keep our prevention, counselling and education programs operational.

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Together we can create a world free of violence and abuse. * Please note: this is not a comprehensive list of myths and misconceptions, many other examples exist.

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Event highlights Tulip Awards 2015

Tulip Awards 2015

The Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter hosted its 7th annual Tulip Awards on November 4, 2015. The ceremony, hosted by Angela Knight from CBC Calgary’s The Eyeopener, honoured those who dedicate themselves to making a difference in the lives of victims experiencing family violence and abuse. Tulip Awards are the highest honour presented by the agency, celebrating the gifts of time, money, energy and caring the recipients exhibit towards the organization and the people served in the community. The awards took place during Alberta’s Family Violence Prevention Month.

Turning Points 2015 Turning Points 2015

CTV Toy Mountain 2015

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On Thursday, April 30, 2015, the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter hosted its 21st annual Turning Points Gala at the TELUS Convention Centre. Emceed by Dave Kelly, Turning Points, Turning Lives Around, raised $654,826 in support of innovative programs and services to help women, children, youth and men, build safer, happier and healthier lives. The evening featured the agency’s preventative programs, with a focus on Healthy Relationships for youth and the Men’s Counselling Service. The evening ended with an emotional opera performance of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by former client, Barbara King.

Volunteer program CTV Toy Mountain 2015 In partnership with CTV Calgary, CJAY92, Virgin Radio, Funny Radio, Brookfield Properties, AMJ Campbell and Castle Toys, the CTV Toy Mountain Campaign took place from November 23 December 23, 2015. More than $230,300 in cash, toys, and other essential items were collected for the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter. The campaign raised awareness around family violence and abuse, and collected toys, items and cash donations that the agency needs to support vulnerable individuals and families in the community year round.

In 2015, 178 volunteers joined us to Take a Stand Against Family Violence and Abuse, contributing 7,224 hours of service. These dedicated people of all ages and backgrounds are an integral part of our agency. We are grateful for the hard work, compassion and commitment of all our volunteers. We would not be able to accomplish all the work we do each year without their support. Thank you!

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Robert Carpenter – President Van Zorbas – Vice President Linda Matkaluk – Treasurer Karen Sorensen – Secretary Lori Berg – Director Heather Chapple – Director Tasso Chondronikolis – Director Amber Haworth – Director Tim Mitchell – Director Dave Newby – Director Shelly Norris – Director Kim Ruse – Ex-Officio Member, Executive Director Mark Stables – Director

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Treasurer’s report We entered fiscal year 2015-2016 with a cautious and prudent approach to the organization’s operations, due to the uncertain economic climate. Despite the downturn within our community the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter had a very successful year due to the efforts of our Executive Director, her staff and volunteers, and the incredible support we received from the community. We expect that the current economic environment will continue to present us with many challenges throughout the coming year. Our Fund Development and Communications team overcame the challenges of the economic climate and were able to meet their fundraising targets through corporate and individual donations this year. In addition, the 2015 Turning Points Gala was an extremely successful event, both from the financial aspect and in raising awareness of Family Violence and Abuse within our community. As we enter into the new fiscal year we must remain cautious and prudent in our approach to the operation of our organization, which provides a fundamental and critical service to the Calgary community. We are fortunate to continue through these uncertain and challenging times with a very sound footing due to the efforts of our staff and volunteers. For the 2015-2016 year our total operating revenue remained stable and was $7.725m, a small increase of $0.313m in operating revenue from the previous year. Despite the challenges we face each year in meeting our revenue goals we continue to ensure adequate resources are available to provide the services the community depends upon.

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Operating expenses were also stable with an increase of 1.9% from the previous year to $6.983m. Our major expense continues to be salaries and the need for ongoing professional development of our staff. The overall operations resulted in a $742,145 surplus, which was quite an accomplishment in the current economic environment. Our Executive Director and Director of Finance and Administration continue to oversee and monitor the financial needs of the organization, including planning, meeting funding requirements and diligence in controlling expenses. Our staff continues to face many challenges as the need for more services and more space in the community continues to grow. We are grateful to all our partners including, government agencies, the business community, and individual donors for their generosity and support throughout the 2015-2016 year. I would like to thank the volunteers on the Finance and Audit Committee for the time and support they have provided to the organization this year in fulfilling our fiscal responsibilities.

Linda Matkaluk Treasurer, Board of Directors

Funding Sources and Uses Fiscal Period Ended March 31, 2016 Funding Sources 2015-2016

Total Revenue $7,725,162

Fundraising Events

Alberta Human Services

$1,390,817 (18%)

$2,424,823 (31.4%)

Alberta Health Services

$107,116 (1.4%)

Family & Community Support Services

$427,569 (5.5%)

United Way

$341,996 (4.4%) Donation & Grants

Calgary & Area Child & Family Services

$219,500 (2.9%)

Investment & Other Income

$2,804,795 (36.3%)

$8,546 (0.1%)

Funding Uses 2015-2016

Total Expenses $6,983,017

Children’s Program Community Counsellors

$730,241 (10.5%)

$837,790 (12%)

Outreach Counsellors

$954,128 (13.7%)

Men’s Counselling

$596,734 (8.5%) Healthy Relationships

$566,214 (8.1%)

Emergency Shelter

Innovative System Response

$29,901 (0.4%)

$3,260,030 (46.7%) Volunteer Program

$7,979 (0.1%)

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Funders, donors, sponsors and supporters

Thank you to the following funders, sponsors, donors and supporters who Take A Stand Against Family Violence and Abuse in support of individuals and families striving to live safer and healthier lives.

Funders • Alberta Health Services • Alberta Human Services • Calgary and Area Child and Family Services (CFS) • City of Calgary, Family Community and Support Services (FCSS) • United Way of Calgary and Area

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Corporations and Organizations Platinum Donors and Supporters $50,000 +

Silver Donors and Supporters $10,000 - $24,999

• Alberta Law Foundation

• Albi Homes Ltd.

• CTV Calgary

• ATCO Group

• Brookfield Office Properties

• Brookfield Residential Properties Inc.

• Cardel Lifestyles

• Calgary Real Estate Board Charitable Foundation

• Cenovus Employee Foundation/Cenovus Energy Inc.

• Canadian Natural Resources Limited

• Enbridge Inc.

• Cedarglen Homes/Cedarglen Living Inc.

• Imperial

• Children’s Hospital Aid Society

• Inter Pipeline Ltd.

• Computer Modelling Group Ltd.

• Newalta Corporation

• Danish Canadian Club

• Nexen Energy, a CNOOC Limited Company

• Dennis Plintz & Associates/Sotheby’s Canada

• Repsol Oil & Gas Canada Inc.

• Encana Cares Foundation/Encana Corp

• Scotiabank

• Giusti Group of Companies

• Shoppers Drug Mart - Growing Women’s Health Campaign

• Igloo Building Supplies Group Ltd.

• Virgin Radio

• NexusV Inc.

Gold Donors and Supporters $25,000 - $49,999

• Sherritt International Corporation

• RBC/RBC Foundation

• AMJ Campbell

• The Tenaquip Foundation

• Borger Group of Companies

• Totem Charitable Foundation

• BP Canada Energy Group ULC

• Valentine Volvo

• Business Fore Calgary Kids

• Werklund Foundation

• Calgary Flames Foundation • Canadian Women’s Foundation • CJAY Radio

• Windmill Golf Group • YYCharity Inc. • YYC Cycle

• Funny AM • Homes by AVI (Canada) Inc.

Bronze Donors and Supporters $5,000 - $9,999

• Husky Energy Inc. • Iconic Power Systems Inc.

• Accenture Inc.

• Landmark Homes • Royal LePage Solutions/Royal LePage Shelter Foundation • RBC Royal Bank/RBC Foundation • Qualico

• Superior Millwork Ltd./Superior Cabinets • TD Bank

• ATB Financial

• The Calgary Sun

• Sinopec Daylight Energy Ltd.

• Alberta Diamond Exchange • Alberta Treasury Branches • All Weather Windows Ltd. • ARC Financial Corporation • Avison Young Real Estate Alberta, Inc. • Bonavista Energy Corporation

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• Calgary Airport Authority

• Alberta One-Call Corporation

• Calgary Catholic Teachers Charities Association

• Alberta Roofing Contractors Association Ltd. South Zone

• Canyon Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

• Alcon Electrical Corp

• Castle Toys

• Allan W. Schinnour Professional Corporation

• CIBC

• AME Consulting Group Ltd.

• Elegant Woodwork and Construction Ltd.

• Benevity

• FirstEnergy Capital Corp

• Beringer Energy Inc.

• Freehold Royalties Partnership

• Best Service Pros Ltd.

• GDI Integrated Facility Services

• Blakes

• Graycon Group Ltd. A Div. of Ricoh Canada Inc.

• Boyden Global Executive Search Calgary

• Hoover Mechanical Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

• Breckenridge Concrete

• Hyatt Auto Gallery Mercedes-Benz

• Brookfield Residential BRLP Corporate

• International Painting and Drywall Co. Ltd.

• Brydon Construction Ltd.

• Jayman BUILT

• Calgary Board of Education - Langevin School

• Joey’s Only Franchising Ltd

• Calgary Foothills Football Club

• Lehigh Hanson/Inland Cement

• Calgary Heritage Lions Club

• Mauro Realty Ltd.

• Calgary Tinsmith Industries Ltd.

• MEG Energy Corp.

• Callow & Associates Management Consultants Inc.

• Mercuria Commodities Canada Corporation

• Canadian Progress Club Prairie Rose

• Morrison Homes

• Canadian Union of Public Employees - Local 37

• Mosstown Investments Ltd.

• Canyon Creek Toyota

• Olympia Trust

• Capio Energy Inc.

• PBA Land Developments

• Carter Forest Products Inc.

• Pekarsky Stein

• Casola Koppe Architects

• Pengrowth Energy Corporation

• Chinook Energy Inc.

• Peter The Plantman

• Christopher James Doig Professional Corp

• Prophit Management Ltd.

• CoreTech Staffing Inc.

• Raymond James Canada Foundation

• Cosmopolitan International Club of Calgary

• Rotary Club of Calgary South - Society

• Cott Beverages

• Rotary Curling League of Calgary

• Crossroads CCPC

• Screpco Investment Corp

• CSM Interiors, A Division of Carpet Supermarket Sales Ltd.

• Symcor

• CUPE - Calgary District Council

• T.H. Chestermere Ltd.

• D.J. Ledrew Professional Corp

• Trail Appliances

• Datadrill Communications Inc.

• West Canadian Digital Imaging Inc.

• Deloitte Inc.

• WILCO Contractors Southwest Inc

• DIALOG Design

Donors and Supporters $1,000 - $4,999

• DLA Piper (Canada) LLP • DMG Events • Engineered Air - Resman Community Services

• The Alberta Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation

• Ernst & Young

• Alberta Mountain Air

• Eskimo Refrigeration Ltd.

• Alberta Mustangs Auto Club

• Evolution Presentation Technologies

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• Excel Homes Inc.

• Penn West Exploration

• Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

• Phillips 66 Canada Ltd.

• Fleetwood Jewellery

• Precision Plumbing Ltd.

• Fluor Canada Ltd.

• Premsteel Fabricators Inc.

• Form Interiors Inc.

• Quality Move Management - Calgary

• FortisAlberta

• QV Investors Inc.

• Grace Presbyterian Women’s Fellowship

• Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.

• H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc.

• Respect Group Inc.

• Helios Wellness Centres

• Robert McIntyre Marketing

• Hillhurst Rebekah Lodge No. 116

• Royal Oak Victory Church

• Howard J. Marcotte Professional Corp.

• SAIT

• IBM Canada Ltd.

• Sebastian Heemskerk Memorial Fund

• IODE - Municipal Chapter of Calgary

• Serena Fashions (Bellissima)

• Jack&Elliot

• Seven Generations Energy Ltd.

• JADE Stone Ltd.

• Shane Homes Ltd.

• Jaguar Land Group Ltd

• Shell Canada Limited

• Jayman MasterBuilt

• Spectra Energy

• Jody Longman Agency

• Springbank Lions Club

• John K Schmidt Professional Corporation

• Stan Poulsen Trucking Ltd.

• KPMG LLP

• Stantec Consulting Ltd.

• Lenergy Resources Inc.

• Statesman Flooring Ltd.

• Lions Club of Bearspaw

• STEP Energy Services

• Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers (Calgary) Ltd.

• Stones Carbert Waite LLP

• Mancal Corporation

• Streamline Energy Group

• Marathon Oil Canada Corporation

• Student Dance Club

• Marquis Communities Development Inc.

• Symons Valley Joint Venture

• Shell Maude

• TD Real Estate Group

• Sierra Contract Flooring

• Teine Energy Ltd

• McCarthy Tetrault Foundation

• TELUS Community Board

• McLennan Ross LLP

• TransCanada PipeLines Limited

• McLeod Law LLP

• Trinidad Drilling Ltd.

• Mawer Investment Management

• Tristar Communities Inc.

• MRL Integrated Solutions Ltd.

• United Communities L.P. Calgary Land

• Northview Apartment REIT

• Velvet Energy Ltd.

• Olaf Packaging Group Inc

• Vital-Link Engineering Services Ltd.

• Onstream Pipeline Inspection Ltd.

• Wal-Mart Canada Corp

• P. Leckie Professional Corporation

• Weiss-Johnson Sheet Metal Ltd.

• Pacekids Programs for Children with Motor Disabilities Society

• Windowpane Management Inc.

• Pacific Investments & Development Ltd.

• XL Catlin

• Paradise Energy Corporation • PCL Construction Management Inc. • Pembina Pipeline Corporation

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Individuals and Families $50,000 - $100,000 • William S Herron Family Charitable Foundation • The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation • Norris Family Foundation • P.E.A.R.L. Foundation

• R. Garry & Shirley Edwards Fund at The Calgary Foundation • Michael and Jane D. Evans • Annie and David Freeze • James K. and Josie Gray • The Hotchkiss Family Foundation • David and Dian Jenner

• Claire Tocher

• DT Kayra Fund at The Calgary Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999

• Gordon Lackenbauer and Jesse Trapp

• Gary Nissen • Poelzer Family Foundation Fund at The Calgary Foundation

• Monte Kendall • Wendy Liu • N. Douglas A. and Ms. Loretta McMilan

• The Rimell Family Foundation

• Al Meghji

$10,000 - $24,999

• Greg Sawatzky

• Edmund Aboussafy • Harold and Betty Allsopp Fund at The Calgary Foundation • Bahan Family Fund at The Calgary Foundation • Gerald A. and Beverly Berkhold • Richard and Cathy Bird • Coffey Family Fund at The Calgary Foundation • Patti & Jerry D’Arcy Legacy Fund at The Calgary Foundation • Arthena Fleming • Lois Jeanette Grant Memorial Fund at The Calgary Foundation • The Greene Family Charitable Foundation • Kim Kelly • Private Giving Foundation - Paul Lee Family Foundation • Donald W. and Elinor Rae • Phyllis Screpnechuk • Parminder Thiara • Ken and Jody Wagner

• Patricia Phillips • Jaye Selin • Mary J. and Robert L. Swinn • Estate of Dorothy Pearl Webb • The Welty Family Foundation • Jeff Wilson and Cathy Steiner-Wilson • Grant L. Zawalsky and Lynda Williamson

$1,000 - $4,999 • Adem Aganbegovic • Sally Aldred • Tamara Alexander • Sandra Alladin • Peter Ansley • Brian and Barbara Argue • M. E. Betty and Dennis Bailey • Dolores E. and Ronald A. Baines • Jim Baird • Matthew Bakonyi

• The Woodward Family Foundation

• Brian and Audra Baldwin

$5,000 - $9,999

• Jack and Virgina Beaton

• John Anderson • Robert and Kelly Carpenter • John and Elsie Collins Foundation • Michael and Debbie Dannish • Roxanne and David Dunlop • Trent and Victoria Edwards

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• Marty Barry • Barbara Beaton • Mel F. and Meryl N. Belich • Benefaction Foundation - Kelly Hewson & Gordon Salahor • Susan and Emmanuel Bertolin • Martha Billes • Chris Black

• Philip Black

• Scott and Jessica Friesen

• Paul Boiteau

• Ronald H. and Kathy M. Gagnon

• Kathleen S. Booth

• Adam Gearey

• Natalie Borden

• Robin C. and Joan Gourlay

• James H. and M. Colleen Broadwell

• HAB Family Foundation

• Mr. & Mrs. James F. Burns Senior Designated Fund at

• Robert T and Yolande M. Hall

The Calgary Foundation

• Diana Hanevelt

• Patricia Buskas

• Theodore Hanlon

• Sarah Butt

• Richard F. and Lois P. Haskayne

• Terri Camore

• John Hemstock and Suzanne Journault-Hemstock

• Bruce C. Campbell and Alice MacLean

• Brian Hester

• Terry Caplette

• The Hindle Family Foundation

• Gordon D. and Colleen Carter

• Gerald Hipple Family Foundation

• Luc Chartrand

• Dale Hohm

• Percy and Lois Cole Fund at The Calgary Foundation

• Thomas F. and Claire Huffaker

• Angela Corsi

• Bret Hughes

• Jean Michel Crepin

• Brian Hunter

• Aqueduct Foundation - Crist Family Foundation

• Carolyn Hursh

• Ronald Dalby

• Dr. James Hyne and Dr. Ada Hyne

• Pamela J. Dart

• Scott and Ilene Janis

• Carol de Wit

• Jim Jarrell

• Linda Deminchuk

• Satveer Johal

• Jack and Virigina Diskin

• William G. and Lynn Judd

• Amanda Donovan

• Pritha Kalar

• Norma M. Dougall

• Kim J. Kartushyn

• Cindy Down

• Susan Kennedy

• Private Giving Foundation - Dragonheart Foundation

• Johannes and Doda Kingma

• Greg and Tracy Duerr

• Norbert Klatt

• Russell and Ingrid Dyck

• Gary M. and Kathleen Koehler

• Donald and Joanne Edie

• Clint Korchinski

• Barry and Kathy Ehlert

• Edward S. Krebes

• Daryl Engelman

• Chris Kucharski

• Mike Borys and Joanne Erwin

• Katherine Kurceba

• Brad and Laurel Farrow

• David C. and Denyse Lake

• Maureen Fielding

• The Langille Family Foundation at The Calgary Foundation

• Shelley and William Filipski

• Luke Lau

• Charles Fischer and Joanne Cuthbertson

• Stephen W. Laut and Dr. Lori A. Egger

• M Lynn Fleming

• Matthew Law and Dr. Danelle Hames

• Lawrence Fox and June Daley-Fox

• Patricia and Terrance Lawrence

• Eldon Fraser

• P. Leckie Professional Corporation

• M. Elaine French

• Josephine and Fred Lee

• Anthony and Elizabeth Fricke

• Anthony Leong and Ms. Muoi Duong Leong

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• Kristina and Ralph Lindenblatt

• Jennifer M. E. Pierce and Ross Wonnick

• Sherri and Tim Logel

• Anne M. Plasterer

• James Lough

• Gina and Gary Pon

• Ronald and Hope Lowry

• Lee Poscente

• Phoebe Lowry

• Chris Redgate

• Sandra L. Luft

• Phyllis Regier

• Olive Lukey

• Mathew Reich and Gillian Forster

• Dennis R. MacDonald

• Renee Jackson

• Diane Martin

• Moness F. A. Rizkalla and Susanna Bustillo-Rizkalla

• Kathy and Chuck Martyna

• Robert McIntyre Marketing

• Jeremy Maslen

• Darlene Rogers

• Akira and Misae Masuda Fund at The Calgary Foundation

• Joan Sabo

• James and Elsie Mathieson

• Charlotte Schmidtke

• Maunders McNeil Foundation Inc.

• Aqueduct Foundation - Schmitz Family Foundation

• Debra and Tom Mauro

• Corinne Schneider

• Donald McArthur

• Donald R. Seaman

• McCann Family Foundation

• Sebastian Heemskerk Memorial Fund

• James McGhee

• Ariana Shank

• J. Denis and Kathy McGrath

• Roberta and Bruce Sherley

• L. Adele McKeen

• David Shiroky

• Carol Miller

• Clarice Siebens

• Tim Mitchell

• Cody Slater

• Miriam Mitchell-Banks

• Robert and Margaret Smart

• Michelle Moon

• Robert and Ann E. Smyth

• Ronald L. Moore

• Don G. and Maureen Snyder

• Shaina Morihira

• Nancy Southern

• Vince Moyer

• Klaus and Carla Springer

• Sylvia and Terry P. Nazar

• Josie and Trent Stangl

• Paul D. Neave and Ingrid Geppert

• Penny Stroick & Kathleen Burkinshaw

• John and Susan Neufeld

• Leone Strukoff

• Siobhan Nidhubhgain

• Student Dance Club

• James and Sharon Novak

• Sharon Sudds

• Cristina Nunes

• Kean W. Tan

• Andrea M. Osmond

• Robert and Jean Tener

• Alex A. Osten

• Nancy Thornton

• Osten-Victor Fund at The Calgary Foundation

• Diane Tierney

• Ronald Ostertag

• Sonia Van Cauwenberghe

• James and Donna Oswell

• John VanWees

• Peter and Leanne Ritter

• Margaret and Russell I. Varnam

• Peter Paauw

• Ingrid Vicas

• Scott Pattinson

• Mavis V. Vogt

• Doug and Monica Pecharsky

• Jan Vorel

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calgary women’s emergency shelter

• Ken and Myrna Waddell

• The Ginger Group Salon Cut-a-Thon

• T. Gai Ward

• Saba Hailemariam

• Sharon Watkins

• Ironwood Building Corp Fundraiser

• Ernest and Rosamund Webber

• Darrel Janz

• Monique Weilinger

• Joelle’s Noelle

• Sharon J. West

• Kelly Brothers Productions

• Stephen Whitney

• Dave Kelly

• Catherine Williams

• Barbara King

• Richard and Sandra Willott

• Angela Knight

• James K. Wilson and Joanne Wallace

• Ksenia Rubin Fundraiser

• Tom A. and Rita M. Woertman

• Maple-Reinders Inc. Fundraiser

• Florin K. Wolfer

• Modern Lime Cleaning Services Fundraiser

• Yachiyo Wolodarsky

• Sherrold J. Moore and Pat Moore

• Lillian Wong and Erwin Lonneberg

• Naiden Wedding

• Raymond and Agnes Woods

• Nazar Swimwear Charity Fashion Show

• David and Lorenia Wozney

• Tara Nelson

• Susan Wright

• Anthony Parker

• Steve and Lana Zabawski

• Pattison Outdoor

• Dr. Ni Ni Zaw-Tun

• Pelvic Cup

Other Supporters and Events

• SAIT Academic Faculty Assoc. and AUPE Local 039 • Scotiabank Charity Challenge Calgary Marathon

• Alberta Council of Disability Services

• Scotiabank Young Professionals

• Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission

• Silver Springs Golf & Country Club - Ladies Tournament

• Bill Marsh Photography

• Soup Sisters

• Blakes’s Women’s Client Appreciation Event

• Speedpro Signs - Calgary North

• Mike Borys

• Mark & Dina Sutherland

• Boxing Day Friends & Family Celebration

• Tom Baines Jr. High Movie Marathon

• Breathe Hot Yoga Fundraiser

• Walmart Marlborough

• George Brookman

• West Jet Miracles Day

• brooks & dodd consulting inc.

• WFC Calgary Women’s Soccer Association

• Calgary Hotel Association Golf Tournament

• YYC Do-Gooders

• Calgary Police Service • Calgary Public Library Staff Fundraiser • Cathedral Church of the Redeemer • CBC Calgary Eyeopener • CUPE Local 37

Thank you to the many other individuals, businesses and organizations for their support and donations in the past year.

• Discovery Toy Raiser • Divine Creations • Donate A Car • Emerson Clarke Printing • Lane Fraser • Friends of Hoffman Fundraiser

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24-Hour Family Violence Helpline:

(403) 234-SAFE (7233) General Inquiries – Administration:

(403) 290-1552 Donations Line:

(403) 539-5130 Email:

[email protected] Website:

www.CalgaryWomensShelter.com Men’s Counselling Service:

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