Women’s Centre of Calgary

2010 Annual Report

 Our Mission and Vision
The Women’s Centre of Calgary is a unique, street-front
organization that provides a variety of services and
opportunities to the women of Calgary.

Our mission is to be every woman’s place for support,

connections and community.

Our vision is women supporting communities,

communities supporting women.

The Women’s Centre is a safe place for women to:

• get assistance
• connect with others
• work for change
Fostering change and inclusion
In 2010 we responded to more than 62,000 contacts. That’s double the number three years
ago. As a result, growth management continues to be a major issue.
To ensure we were not overwhelmed by basic needs demand, we made a number of changes.
We reorganized our staff team so that we have leads on each of our three core areas of work:
assisting with basic needs, building social inclusion and addressing social issues. We changed
staff hours to ensure all staff have time for learning, increased training to build the depth of
women’s issues knowledge among volunteers, and worked to foster an environment for change.
With funding from the Calgary Foundation we are building skills around public policy. Project
funding from United Way will enable us to continue our work to create change over the next
three years.
The Board of Directors focused on growth and ensuring sustainability. Goals were set at the
annual board planning retreat and leads on resources, people and community will direct work
in 2011.

2010 was a very successful year thanks to

the hard work of staff and 434 volunteers.

With City of Calgary, FCSS funding we were able to hire a consultant to evaluate our way of
work and social inclusion. The evaluation found that “there is a reciprocal and interconnected
relationship between the community capacity building peer model at the Women’s Centre and
social inclusion . . . At times it is difficult to discern which begets which. However, what is
fundamental to them both is recognizing that they are integral to one another and together
create deep and far reaching positive impacts for all women involved with the Women’s
Centre.”

Best practices which were identified included:

•Empathy
•Reciprocity
•Active diversity work and non-judgmental practice
•Leadership and non-hierarchical culture
•Staff and volunteer competency: critical thinking and reflective practice
•Open-space physical layout of organization
•Open and accessible operational structure
•Immediate response and contextual support
•Women’s only space

Funding from United Way of Calgary will enable us to continue our evaluation in 2011 with
an assessment of our work in the areas of basic needs and social issues.
2010 was a very successful year thanks to the hard work of staff and 434 volunteers. It was
made possible by core funders the City of Calgary, FCSS and United Way of Calgary, and more
than 700 individual donors, foundations, community groups and businesses who provided key
support for our critical work.
In 2010, the Women’s Centre of Calgary
- Responded to more than 62,000 contacts from women, a 15% increase
over 2009.

- Provided direct assistance 7,262 times for basic needs.

- Made basic needs referrals and advocacy calls 13,462 times.

- Offered 163 workshops. Total attendance at these workshops was 1,605.

- TheLegal Clinic was accessed by 205 women.

- Peer support, information and follow-up contacts were made 17,479

times.

- Women participated in a variety of groups. Total attendance at these

groups was 1,109.

- Women dropped in to make social connections and build community 7,337

times.

- Women came in to use our computers, technology and office equipment

8,527 times.

- Women participated in community development coalitions and events

5,304 times.
 Our Programs
The Women’s Centre offers women the opportunity to both receive and provide support, and to
create connections and community through a variety of programs which recognize the
issues facing women (poverty, unemployment, partner abuse, etc). Our programs are developed
in response to identified needs in the community and are flexible and responsive to women’s
changing needs.

Basic Needs Program: We provide direct assistance (emergency food, personal care items, bus
tickets) for women in need. We have a Commissioner of Oaths and assist with taxes and other
forms. We also provide information and resources to women, while completing a wide variety of
referrals to other social service agencies in the city.

Technology Program: Women have free access to computers and the Internet, photocopier, fax
machine, phones, computer workshops and mentoring.

Legal Clinic: Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to women on a one-to-one basis.

Birthday Toy Program: Mothers can choose birthday gifts for their children. We also host an
annual Toy Room during the holidays for women and children.

Social Inclusion and Integration: The Women’s Centre is a safe place for women to drop-in.
They can connect with other women and build community.

Peer Support: Non-judgmental, non-therapeutic support that women provide to each other.

Lifelong Learning Program: We offer free workshops and groups on a wide range of topics
from basic car care, yoga and self-defence to feminism, diversity, and empowerment issues.
Ongoing groups include Practice English and Community Kitchen.

Social Issues Work: In addition to helping women meet their basic needs and create
community, we strive to give all women opportunities to get involved in social justice issues and
have a voice in public policy.

Network and Coalition Work: The Women’s Centre also works on networks and coalitions to
address both service needs and women’s and diversity issues. We work on collaboration and
networks such as Poverty Talks, Vibrant Communities, and Basic Needs Network.

Girl Power Summer Camps: The Women’s Centre offers Girl Power Camps in the summer
mentoring young girls (10-15) and promoting basic values of equality, self-determination and
empowerment. The camps are free of charge with expenses such as transportation, meals, and
supplies covered by the Centre.
 Impact and Outcomes
Every year we ask women who use the Centre to fill out surveys to tell us how we are
doing and how they feel about the Centre. In 2010 we received feedback from more than
700 women.

The Centre achieved the following outcomes:

• 98% of women felt safe and supported at the Women’s Centre.

• 98% of women felt comfort and received validation.
• 93% of women felt more in control, and knew the next step to take.
• 94% of women felt more confident.
• 81% of women became more acquainted with community resources, and used some of
these resources.
• 87% of women knew more about women’s issues.

In 2010, we responded to:

•62,290 contacts from women in need. 60% were made in person and 37% over the
phone.
•37,585 women came into the Women’s Centre last year, which is more than 160 women
each day.

In 2010, we served a diverse community of women:

• 67% of women were single.

• 57% were single parents.
• 90% of women were dealing with poverty.
• 94% of women self-identified as a minority woman.
 Testimonials
In the 2010 outcome evaluation surveys, women included comments such as:

“It is critical to have a place in our community that picks up people who fall through the
cracks”.

“So far the Women’s Centre has helped me with food and other items and with
information. It’s helped make a difference by making life a little easier because I currently
have no home or income at the moment and it gives me a place to go, think, and get stuff
arranged.”

“Coming to the Women’s Centre decreased my sense of isolation. It gave me a place to meet
people and also helped me in job searching and finding other resources.”

“The staff and the volunteers have the patience to help with almost any situation they can.
They sit and listen and try to help things get better.”

“I love meeting the ladies that come from all walks of life. I get good laughs and comfort.”

“The Women’s Centre has been a place of great support to my family as we are settling in as
new immigrants. There is always someone to talk to and ask questions.”

“I believe the Women’s Centre makes people better people. It helps women to gain confidence
within them which enables them to do better and greater things, including helping others out
and being more involved. This in turn helps the community out very much.”

“The Women’s Centre has helped keep my kids from starving as I have gotten food bank
referrals here.”

“I really like the Women’s Centre peer model. It is so great to see people feeling
empowered to help themselves and to see the sense of community and friendship at the
Centre. It is a really great dynamic. It is a very positive, supportive atmosphere.”

“The Women’s Centre gave me support in my life. They help people.”

A special thanks to our volunteers

2010 Volunteers
Adrien Caddick Andrew Aligizatcis Beatrice Deak Candace Schultz
Agnes Benhalfa Andie WL Bernie Cook Carey O’Brien
Aicha Haile Angela Foster Beth Tweedale Cari Gulbrandsen
Alan Boykiw Angelica Castillo Beverly Frizzell Carol Joscelyn
Alana Felker Angy Stimson Bev Norman Carol Liddle
Alanna Loftus Anna Gomez Bev Noulett Carole Elliot
Alby Lidguerre Anne Kleffner Bijal Dattani Carolina Dalgleish
Alex Smith Anne Marie BJ Watson Carolyn Brown
Alexa Grinevitch Bootsman Blair Mercer Carolyn North
Ali Aboud Annie Fortin Brenda Doherty Peigan
Allison McGinnis Annie Phillips Brett Paul Carolyn Simpson
Allison Tobias April Blackmer Brian Sekiya Carrie Blaug
Alvina Chiniquey April Brown Brianne Beddome Cat Schick
Amanda Arany Asha Siad Britt Aberle Caterina Gut
Amanda Bielish Ayesha Siddique Brittany Hutton Catharine Durst
Amanda Reid Barb McVeigh Bryn Hermnanski Catherina Howard
Amanda Saenz Barb Oxland Byron Fredrick Catherine Guindon
Amanda Storteboom Barb Robertson Caitlin Fulowski Cathy McCloskey
Andrea Sanchez Barb Sharples Calin Todea Celina Hrycyk
Andrea Smith Barry Trischuk Candace Greene Chanaka Samara-
jeewa Elsa Luna Jan Anderson Karen McGarty
Cheryl Arany Eric Poescheck Jana Cihal Karen Orser
Chinyere Aneue Erica Crowe Jane Adamson Karla MacNeil
Chris Ryan Erica Floreani Jane Durango Karli Tiberio
Christina Wighton Erica Welsh Janet Hutchinson Kate Bradley
Christine Wennekers Erin Davies Janet Maaten Kam Wong
Chrystal Goertzen Erin Kuzyk Janet Peters Katerina Evans
Cindy Yu Erol Weston Janice Brodeur Katharina Stephens
Colleen McKelvey Esther Kim Janice Gilbert Katherine Kirkness
Cordelia Harrison Eugenia Alfonso Janice O’Neil Kathleen Beavis
Courtney Ayley Evelyn Ward Janine Thompson Katie Rasmussen
Courtney McLaughlin Eveline Kolijn Jason Tchir Katie Robertson
Daina Iliffe Everett Kerr Jennese Parent Kaylea Howgan
Dalila Rubio Farzana Sheikh Jenn Carkner Kelsey McWilliams
Dallas Barnes Fawn Fries Jenna Torriero Ken Nishi
Dallas Fikwoski Filsan Abdi Jenneane Whiteside Kerry Lynn Okita
Dan McCormack Florence Omara Jennie Hansen Kevin Dalgleish
Dani Eloschuck Florence Thomas Jennifer Hawthorn Kevin Walker
Darcie Milliken Francine Leroux Jenny Yu Kim Massing
Darrelina Wesley Fred Wuotila Jessica Ayala Kimberlee Gawryluk
David Bradley Gary Stimson Jessica Brown Krista Shofer
Debbie Johnson Georgette Blair Jessica Pauletig Kristin Ator
Del Rath Georgina Cape Jessiepa Belocaul Kyle Williams
Denise Young Gerry Hand Jim Bradley Lai Wong
Diana Hertz Gillian Ranson Jim Little Laine Westran
Diana Janota Gillian Sinclair Joan Farkas Laura Buckingham
Diane Altwasser Glo Waters Joanne Meehan Laura Chant
Diane Danielson Gwendolyn Gannon Jocelyne Wandler Laura Mark
Dianne Harper Harjeet Jugdev Jodie O`Connor Laura Pachon
Dianne Waldner Harprit Brar Joelle Smith Laura Querin
Dolly Ablitt Heather Marreck Johanne de Lissa Laurie Anderson
Dolores Herman Heather Walker John Larson Leah Kelley
Don Boykiw Helen Skawinski John Whitrich Leandra Fraulin
Donna Schaef Holly Heffernan Jolene Farrah Lee Davis
Doris Harvey Holly Luong Jon Rozhon Lee Dimaano
Dorothy Chen Inez Apsassin Jordan Nishi Lester Ikuta
Dorothy Jones Irene Clery Joscelyn Vis Lily Woo
Dustin Smith Irene Wolf Joyce Estes Linda Akoakem
Eileen Booth Ivy Nochasak Judith Clarke-Jetz Linda Hawk
Eileen Sutcliffe Jackie Mann Julia Nguyen Linda Jackson
Elaine Stringer Jackie Van Elsberg Julia Pollard Linda Langard
Elise Lavigne Jacquie Bonk Julie Black Linda Meganbir
Elizabeth Cheung Jackie Carrier Julie Bonner Linda Seto-Weber
Elizabeth Chong Jacquie Hobbs Julie Burns Lindsay Podgurny
Elizabeth Elliot Jaime Bridges Kaitlin Graham Lindsay Storm
Elizabeth Jack Jaime Eamon Kaitlyn Perrin Linh Bui
Elizabeth Moore James Martin Kalista Kohlman Lisa Gayle
Lisa Hari Michelle Baronosky Petrina Wallebeck Susan Gillies
Lisa Provost Michelle Christoper Phil Goheen Susan Harris
Liz Elliott Michelle Danielson Prathma Govender Susan Ngo
Liz Harriman-Crooks Michelle Warkentin Priet Jagpal Suzanne First Charger
Liza Lorenzetti Mickey Ikuta Rachel Denner Tam Nguyen
Loeon Ley Milagros Rocca Alvaro Raje Mark Tammie Mark
Lorette Olsen Mildred Bittern Renee Vernon Tanya Goertzen
Lori Dahl Min Hee Ham Richard Weetman Tanya Good
Lori Sandwick Monica Huji Robin Hayes Tara English
Lorna Albert Monica Lam Ronnie Joy Leah Tamara Nedinis
Lorna Rowsell Monica Weetman Ronda LeBlanc Tara Madden
Lorraine Moulding Monique Evans Rosa Alvarez Ted George
Lou Crocker Monique Serroul Rose Klinger Tennille Nunez
Louise Arnott Murray Douglas Rose Lynn Moen Teresa Meekison
Lynn Becker Myra Dionne Rose Moylan Teresa Storrier
Lynne Krewiak Nancy Bell Rosemary Brown Terry Lynn McCrandle
Madina Abdi Nancy Mah Rosemary Moore Tess Adam
Malinda Yuen Nancy Smith Roxanne Cote Thera Cook
Mandeep Grewal Nandini Venkatesan Ruth Ann Osinchuk Tracy Wakelam
Manting Chan Natasha Barnel Sam Casselman Trevor Brown
Marg Orser Natasha Shotboth- Samantha Ford Trudy Pavan
Margaret Kat sides Sandra Campos Tyler Daze
Marge Martin Nathan Wing Sandra Meehan Urmie See
Margot Howe Naylle Maria Vargas Sandra Vida Vanad Booth
Margot Leahy Nayyer Taban Sarah Breen Vanada Jenner
Maria Beehan Nicole Keewatin Sarah Marr Vannia Flores
Maria MacAuley Nora Habafy Sarah Salverda Velma Quon
Maria Nunez Olga Bueno Sharon Anderson-Marr Virginia Cullen
Marilyn Kendrick Onalea Gilbertson Sharon Tarnowski Virginia Rohner
Marion Belke Osama Swedan Sharon George Wanda Black
Martina Lui Pam Corbett Sharon Jones Wanda Danielson
Marvin Henry Pam Heatherington Sharon Kurtz Wayne Belanger
Mary Nishi Pam Marcil Sheila Kaiser Wayne Marshall
Mary Vermeulen Pam Won Shelley Huta Wendy Leonenko
Mary Yaworski Pansy Letts Shelley McMillan Yaggy Uhuegbulum
Maya Ikuta Pat Lindsay Sherry Thompson Yvonne Schmitz
Megaly Rincon Pat MacDonald Shirley Apsassin Yvonne Stanford
Megan Ross Pat Martin Shri Venkatessan Yvonne Wuotila
Megan Ryland Pat Sealy Shu Lee Group Volunteers
Meghan Steele Patrice Nedinis Silvia Aghemo Calgary Raging
Melanie Kazmir Paul Brett Simona Siad Grannies
Melinda Kunyi Paul Lui Siu Tang Aspen Lodge Ladies
Melisa MacKenzie Peg Hofmann Stan Bennett Trans Canada Pipelines
Melissa Melville Peggy Smart Stasha Huntingford Kiwanis
Melissa Rico Peggy Walden Stephanie Armstrong Bantrel
Meredith DeCock Penni Leggett Stuart Sie Imperial Oil Continuing
Michael Bonaparte Peter Cheema Sue High Improvement Group
 Individual Contributors
Adam McKay Ann Habafy Beatriz Studer Carl Tsay
Agnes Huang Anne Backman Ber Roberts Carla Babiuk
Aigul Melekhova Anne Barr Bernie Knierim Carlos Pardo
Ailleen Runstedler Anne Kleffner Beryl Smith Carmen Beavis
Al Sewall Anne Schultz Beryle Nesbitt Carman Kelley
Alanna Loftes Anne Spicer Beth Chatten Carol Berenson
Alex Jackson Annie Hanley Betty Jean Berry Carol Bernier
Alex O’Rourke Ardythe Taylor Beverly Frizzell Carol Innes
Alice Brown Arla Mepham Beverly Myhr Carol LeFebvre
Alicia Maria Arlene Weidner Bill Thon Carol Markell
Alison Glubrecht Armand Moss Bill Walker Carol Martens
Alison Karim- Art Danielson Bob Hawkesworth Carol Moltschanow
McSwiney Ashley Anderson Bonnie Cohoe Carol Whyte
Amberly Dooley Ashley LeFebvre Brandi Taylor Carolyn Bowen
Amin Karim Avril Torrence Brenda Crothers Carolyn Gunderson
Amin Khan Bahluh Umar Brett Johnson Carolyn Phillips
Andrea Hill Barb Rogers Brian Lee Carolyn Simpson
Andrea O’Rourke Barbara Frizzell Brian Reed Carolyn Skov
Andrea Suter Barbara Jones Brian Rogers Carolynne Bouey
Angela Charles Barbara Killick Brianne Condick Shank
Angela Moulding Barbara Robertson C. McCorkell Carrie Kroening
Angela Spanjers Barbara Birtwistle Callista LeMay Catherine Cox
Ann Craig Barry Blunden Canerin Janzen Catherine Harbinson
Ann Gray-Elton Bear Latimer Cari Gulbrandsen Cathy McCloskey
Celia Posyniak Dianne Mongeon Geni Picazo Jean Frizzell
Celine Beland Dianne Sikora Geoff Taylor Jean Gillies
Chadwick Dawes Dick Willott George Kurian Jenn Carkner
Chantelle Brown Dolores Hasan George McLeod Jennifer Hawthorn
Chris Marsh-Williams Dolores Herman Gerald Bardecki Jennifer Laux
Christa Thompson Don Annett Gerald Roberts Jennifer Sheltens
Christina Bienert Donald Boykiw Gerry Egger Jessica Ayala
Christine Lee Donald Seager Gillian Ranson Jessica Logher
Christine Mueller Donna Caplan Glenna Cross Jessica McConnell
Christine Stewart Donna Ontario Gloria McGee Jessica Williams
Christopher Frey Donna Williams Grace Chiu Jill Tynan
Chyndelle Toth Doreen Funfer Graham Moore Jim Brittain
Claudia Shepherd Doris Dreise Greg Kozak Jits Oishi
Clelia Poscente Dwayne Bateson Gwyneth Gillette Joan Jenkins
Colleen McKelvey Dylan Gunderson Harold Robertson Joan Liland
Colleen Suttie Edna Kenny Hayley Mckay Joan Farkas
Conrad Dickson Edward Downard Hazel MacLeod Joanne Janzen
Corey Tofts Eileen Booth Heather Gilfoy Joanne Mercier
Corinna Cayer Eileen Butler Heather Walker Joanne Miller
Corinne Wiens Eileen Jardine Heather White Joanne Van Tongeran
Corrina McClement Eileen Sutcliffe Hermine Cazely Jocelyne Wandler
Craig Burrows- Elaine Downard Hilary Wood Joel Friley
Johnson Eldeene Fraulin Hillary Sharpe Joelle Robichaud
Crystal Northfield Elisabeth Ballermann Holly Heffernan John George
D. Bishop Elspeth Kinll Irene Virtue John Aries
D. Borchandt Elizabeth Jameson J. McPhee John Borgford
D. Reid Elizabeth Page J. Park John Chambers
D. Taylor Elizabeth Harriman- J. Solomon John Kowalski
Dana Chittick Crooks Jackie Carrier John Lightfoot
Daniel Ross Ellen Humphrey Jacqueline Nelson Jolene Bayer
Darla Daugela-Jescke Elsie Ross JacquelineVan Elsberg Jolene Gordon
Dave Llewellyn Emily Takana Jacqui Bonk Jon Rozhon
David Arthur Erica Welsh Jalynn Anderson Joy Brown
David Brodmann Ernest Park James Little  Joyce Budd
David Taylor Eva Kinnear Jamie Fesik Joyce Hildebrand
David Turner Evelyn Ward Jan Gildart Joyce Staroszik
Deanna Fisher Farzana Kanji Jane Cawthorne Judy Fortney
Deb Holobof Filsan Abdi Jane Virtue Judy Langan
Deborah Bartlett Flora Malig Janeen Abougoush Judy Pullen
Debra Stebner Frances Iverson Janet Caskey Julia Gerritsen
Denise Di Paolo Frances Olimpo Janet Lavoie Julia Melnyk
Denise Dutchuk-Smith Frances Park Janet Maaten Julie Black
Denise Young Francis Taman Janet Thompson Julie Deans
Derek Suttie Franco Cosentino Janice Brodeur June Churchill
Deva Dave G. Ouelette Janice Gilbert June Martin-Gendron
Diane Altwasser Gabriela Danila Janice Menard K. Taylor
Diane Danielson Gabriela Ostendorfer Janice Tomin Kam Wong
Diane Fleming Gail Armitage Janice Walker Karen Anthony
Diane Trimming Gail More Jasmine Ing Karen Smith
Dianna Bruce Gareth Lukes Jean Bostock Karie-Anne Caverhill
Karoline Kemp Lorna Kupchanko Mireille Perron Rebecca Kroeger
Kate Bradley Lorna Morishita Misae Masuda Regan Thomson
Kate Tuff Lorna Rowsell Petti Monica Silcox Rhena Oake
Kathie McGann Lou Fraser Monika Siegmund Rhoda Vamplew
Kathleen Biersdorff Louise Forsyth Morny Joy Rhonda Pilon
Kathlyn Hesson Lourene Roode Moudjahida Laribi Richard Hogan
Keiko Hinatsu Lyle Normand Myra Dionne Richard Varty
Keith Wright Lynn Becker Nadine Tratch Rick Lindberg
Kelly Matthews Lynn Gaudet Nancy Hall Rita Aries
Kelly Thoresen Lynn Nelson Nancy Henning Riva Cambrin
Kelsey Gramson M. LeBlanc Nancy Janovicek Roanna Chui
Ken Skingle Maeve O’Beirne Nancy Maguire Rob Chiu
Ken Wilson Marcia Good Nancy Skingle Robert Lightfoot
Keri Metzler Marg Orser Nancy Smith Robert Williams
Kerry Lynn Okita Margaret May Nat Ghersetti Roberta Rees
Kevin Dunk Margot Leahy Nichole Thome Roberta Scherman
Kim Emons Martha Bakay Nick Warmerdam Robyn Mackie
Kiran Sandhu Marian Williams Nicole Heardt Robyn McMorris
Krista MacLaughlin Mari-Anna McCargar Nicole Janzen Roger Jackson
Kristi Tapp Marilyn Atkinson Nicole Jordan Roland George
Kyle Lumsden Marilyn Martin Nicole Markotic Ron Westcott
Lana Bentley Marilyn Hennessey Nicole Parks Ronnie Joy Leah
Larissa Menzies Marilyn Kendrick Nicole Warkentin Rose Lamoureux
Laura Miller Marisa Reise Nilima Sonpal-Valias Rose Moylan
Laurel Dhalla Marjorie Hardy Nora Habafy Rosemarie Faessler
Lauren Kennedy Marlene Boykiw Nora Stewart Rosemarie Metz
Leagh Bontje Marne Harding Noreen Murphy Rosemarie Storm
Leandra Fraulin Marnie Mitchell Norma Milne Rosemary Brown
Lemlem Haile Marnie Schaetti Norma Westcott Rosemary Moore
Les Zaharichuk Marshall Hironaka Oanh Vo-Reid Rosita Thorpe
Lester Ikuta Mary Anderson Pam Boulter Ruth Lund
Lidia Cumming Mary Barr Pam Krause Ryan Kaminski
Lien Tsay Mary McQuitty Pam Wallace S. Taylor
Lillian Ono Mary Morin Pat Raymaker Sally Hironaka
Linda Drinnan Mary Valentich Patrice Nedinis Samuel Wainer
Linda Rogers Mary Vermeulen Patricia Carruthers Sandeep Kumar
Linda Seto-Weber Matthew Chow Patricia Roome Sandi Carlile
Lindsay Storm Maureen Chrusch Patricia Sealy Sandie Black
Lisa Bueckert Maureen Coleman Patricia Dawkins Sandra Collins
Lisa Dorozio Maureen Osis Paul Knoll Sandra Giles
Lisa Gayle Melissa Holloway Pedro Contreras Sandra Vida
Lisa Hari Melva Dick Peggy Churchward Sandy Slot
Lisa Listgarten Mervyn Thomas Penny Dutton Sandy Willott
Lisa McManes Michael Rossum Peter Sikora Scott Thumlert
Lise Brown Michelle Archimbault Philip Scherman Sean McMaster
Liza Lorenzetti Michelle Clarke Phyllis Kyle Serge Lebon
Logan Kelly Michelle Danielson R. Gosse Shandell Susin
Lori Krapp Michelle Warkentin Raenelle Bruegeman Shannon Alcock
Lori Lambert Mickey Ikuta Randy Nichols Shannon Dunsmuir
Lori Egger Milagros Rocca Alvaro Raymond Featherstone Sharon Kurtz
Sharon Lee Silvia Ross Teresa Schlachter Victoire Kane
Sharon Omura Simona Siad Terrie Babiuk Victoria McElligott
Shaun imoto Sonny Cordato Terry Harder Victoria McKinnon
Shazia Habibgul Stacey Perilli Terry Heisterman Virgie McIntyre
Sheelagh Mercer Stephanie Grimaldi Terry McBride W. Taylor
Sheila Crush Steve Bond Teruko Ikuta Walter May
Sheila Good Steve Brown The Macfarlanes Wanda Danielson
Sheila Kaiser Steve Fish Tiffany Syroid Wayne Smith
Sheila Whitburn Steve Laut Tim Kendrick Wendy Charlton
Shelley Perrigan Steven Blackburn Tina McKay Wendy Medley
Shelvin Singh Sue Hall Todd Pollack Wendy Schofield
Sherri Rau Sue High Tracey Jones Wilfred Wietgrefe
Sherry Matonovich Susan Gillies Traci Berkhold Wilfreda Thurston
Sherry Neis Susan Keeley Tracy Moore William Bryant
Sheryl Liesemer Susan Ortt Trevor Portsmouth William Lefebre
Sherylea Wood Susan Scott Trisha Lee Wylie Crak
Shirley Green Susan To Urmie See Y. Frenette
Shirley Langan Susan Walker Vallerie Ross Yanka Cochrane
Sian Foglia Susanne Bossley Velma Quon Yasuko Saruwatari
Sian Weaver Tamrin Heardt Vicki Vandermeer Yvonne Schmitz
Yvonne Stanford

Donations in celebration of Donations in memory of

Alexa Grinevitch Kerry Lynn Okita Brenda Aries
Beverly Frizzell Leah Kelley Dr. Robert Gay Wiliams
Carrie Blaug Lindsay Storm Edna Doerksen
Cindy F. Nancy Smith Everett Kerr
Diane Altwasser Nora Habafy Janet Kuefler
Filsan Abdi Sita Chui Mary Zanni Egger
Janet Maaten Simona Siad Monica Moreau
Julia Nguyen Tanya Good Nelli Zanni Hildebrand
Julie Black Tanya Walker Orville Wiseman
Ken Cheung Patricia Danielson

Business and community donors
Acuhearing Inc.
Advantage Management
Inc.
Alberta Law Foundation
Alberta Network of
Immigrant Women
Alberta Employment and
Immigration
Alberta Real Estate
Foundation
Aspen Lodge
Aspen Lodge Knitting Club
Bank of Montreal -
Crowfoot Centre
Bennett Jones
Bodhi Tree Yoga Center
Baking, Confectionery,
Tobacco, Grain Millers
Union
Bikram Yoga Northwest
Bikram Yoga South
Brookfield Properties
Management Corporation
Calgary and District Labour
Council-
Women’s Committee
Calgary Co-Op North Hill
Centre #2
We were very fortunate to
be one of the recipients of
the 2010 Calgary Herald
Christmas Fund!
Calgary Co-Op Head Office City of Calgary Family and
Calgary Disc Golf Community
Association Support Services
Calgary French City of Calgary, CNS & East
International School Calgary Health Centre
Calgary Herald Christmas Clearview Plumbing &
Fund Heating Ltd.
Calgary Local Council of Costco Wholesale
Women Cross Bridge Medicine
Calgary Raging Grannies Centre Pharmacy
Calgary Sexual Health Cross Wise Communications
Centre Ltd.
Calgary Zoo Education CUPE Calgary District
Department Council
Canada Revenue Agency Delmar College of Hair
Canadian Federation of Design Ltd.
University Women Calgary Delta West Academy Society
North Desa Glass
Canadian Forest Oil Ltd. Deva Dave
Canadian Mental Health Diva Market & Lifestyle
Association Forum
Canadian Progress Club - Drum & Monkey Pub
Calgary Bow River EnerPlus
Canadian Union of Postal Engineered Air-Resman
Workers Community Services
Candy Bouquet Eucart Consulting Inc.
Cenovus Energy Inc. Families Matter
City Bakery FirstEnergy Capital Corp.
Members of the World Health
“Train Your Trainer” team with
Women Centre staff. Their team
collected hundreds of toys for our
2010 toy drive!
Fluor United Way Campaign -
Easy Match
Gardens’ Grace Inc.
Hart Property Management Inc.
Health Sciences Association of
Alberta
Indo-Chinese Buddhist
Association
Infusion Creative Ventures
Joi to the World
Kinette Club of Stampede City
La Dolce Vita Ristorante
Lammle’s Western Wear
Laurie M. Anderson Professional
Corp.
Law Society of Alberta
Live Nation Shared Services Inc.
Luke’s Drug Store Ltd.
Mac’s
Magus Consulting Ltd.
Mahogany Beauty Supplies
Maria Tomas Corp.
Mary Kay - Kathie McGann
McMahon Stadium Society
Millrise Dental Clinic
Moksha Yoga
Murphy Oil Company Ltd.
P.E.O. Sisterhood - Chapter P
Pin-Drop
Power Health
Project Warmth
Public Service Alliance of Canada
- Women’s Committee
Rahim Ladha Professional
Corporation
Rebekah Assembly of Alberta
Rising Women Magazine
Roma’s Pizzeria
Rotary Club of Calgary North
SAIT - Multimedia Development
Scotiabank
Sheraton Eau Claire Hotel
Shunde Association of Calgary
Soroptimist International
South Calgary Health Centre
Spa Lady - Westbrook Mall
Sproule Associates Limited
St. Davids United Church
St. Giles Prebyterian Church
St. Peter’s Vacation Bible Study
Stampede City Kinsmen Club
House
Stampede Queens Alumni
Starbucks - Bridgeland
Starbucks - Centre St. North
Starbucks - Deerfoot Meadows
Starbucks - Kincora
Talisman Energy Inc.
Taqa North Community
Investment Program
Teen Angels
TELUS Calgary Community
Board
Tenaris Prudential
The Calgary Minerva Fundraising
Foundation
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints
The City of Calgary - IT Dept.
The Grain Exchange Building
The Newall Family Foundation
Trust
TOPS AB 328
TOPS AB 4855
TransAlta
TransCanada Pipelines Limited
Trinity Presbyterian Church
UFCW Local 401 North Office
United Nurses of Alberta
Under the Bridge Fashions
Vendome Cafe
Western Utility Equipment
Wish Tree Foundation
World Health Club - Bay Club
World Health Club -
Edgemont Club
World Health Club -
MacLeod Club
World Health Club -
North Hill Club
World Health Club -
Richmond Club
World Health Club -
Sunridge Club
World Health Club - Southport
YSL Lawyers LLP
Zellers Market Mall
 2010 Financials

Donation and fundraising dollars raised in the current year are budgeted in the following year.
The full financial statements, audited by Lo Porter Hetu, are available from the Women’s Centre upon request.
2010 Board and Staff List
BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF
Beverly Frizzell Alia Khan
Denise Young Carrie Blaug
Diane Altwasser Carolina Dalgleish
Eileen Booth Caterina Gut
Farzana Sheikh Filsan Abdi
Florence Omara Karen Orser
Janet Maaten Leah Kelley
Jessica Ayala – Co-Chair Mickey Ikuta
Julie Black Simona Siad
Lindsay Storm – Co-Chair Susan Gillies
Nora Habafy Susan High
Rosemary Moore Tanya Good
Sharon George
Susan Gillies – Ex-Officio RELIEF &
Yvonne Schmitz TEMPORARY STAFF
Kate Tuff
Lisa Hari
Linda Akoakem
Paige Ellis
Stasha Huntingford

PRACTICUM STUDENTS
Kimberlee Massing
 Women’s Centre of Calgary

646 First Avenue NE

Calgary, Alberta, T2E 0B6
(403) 264-1155
(403) 264-1203
womens-centre@shaw.ca
www.womens-centre.org

Photos courtesy of Asha Siad and Joyce Wong