UPCOMING EVENTS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – JUNE 23, 2021, MICROSOFT TEAMS
PAST EVENTS
MINT HEALTH FUNDRAISER BBQ – AUGUST 20, 2020
Mint Health and Drugs organized a charity BBQ with the support of Wildfire Catering and Kims Katering in support of the shelter. Over 100 generous community members turned out to support the cause. Music provided by 104.5 More Country onsite along with great food, swag bags and a chance to win prizes. $725.00 was raised in two hours. Thank you to everyone who organized and supported this event!
1st ANNUAL BENEFIT DRAG SHOW PRESENTED BY
RE/MAX KEY THE REP’S GROUP
FEB. 28, 2020
We had a riotous evening of glittering costumes, fabulous music and sharp humor as RE/MAX Key The REP’s Group presented the 1st Annual Benefit Drag Show featuring iconic Calgary drag act CARLY’S ANGELS. $6114.00 was raised for shelter programs and services. Thank you to our event hosts RE/MAX Key The REP’s Group and all show sponsors for making the night such a success. A special thank you to the Strathmore Station for providing the venue and so much extra support.
YOGA FUNDRAISER AT TRANSCEND YOGA & WELLNESS – NOV. 29
It was a great turnout at our first ever yoga fundraiser on November 29th! A very special thank you goes out to Transcend Yoga & Wellness for donating their space and talent to make this charity class happen. Over $450.00 was raised in just one hour. Thank you to everyone who came out!
CDVC 4th ANNUAL BRIDGING COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE – NOV. 19
The Wheatland Crisis Society was chosen to present to delegates at the 4th Annual Bridging Communities Conference at Mount Royal University. The topic chosen was “Inclusive Practice Models in Domestic Violence Shelters and Outreach Programs” which highlighted WCS’s commitment to helping all people impacted by abuse.
CREAM CAN ROAD TRIP – Many months available in 2019 & 2020
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community? Consider hosting our Cream Can for a month of its 2019/2020 road trip.
HOW IT WORKS
Twelve businesses can sign up to host the cream can for one month (or more) and collect as many donations as possible during the hosting period. “Travelling” starts for the year in November and the cream can relocates on the 1st of each month. A tax deductible donation of $250.00 is collected as a host fee and each business or team is encouraged to get creative to raise funds. Recognition and advertisement of your business will be placed on our Facebook page and website. The business who raises the most funds during their month will receive special recognition, seating at our annual fundraiser gala event and best of all BRAGGING RIGHTS! Be sure to follow our Facebook page to get the latest details on the cream cans location and how you can help out!
If your business is interested in hosting the cream can we want to hear from you! Please contact wcs.general@wcsab.ca or call 403 934 6634 for more details on how to participate.
CALGARY PRIDE PARADE – SEPT. 1
Our team members and a troop of volunteers were proud to march at this years annual Calgary Pride Parade. The energy of the event was electric and the message was powerful. We are proud to support ALL PEOPLE impacted by abuse.
PRIDE IN THE PARK – JUNE 30th
It was another inspirational and fun Pride in the Park in Chestermere on June 30th. It was the second annual pride event for the City of Chestermere and we are proud to be a part of it. Many family friendly activities took place all day long and a great time as had by everyone young and old!
UNDER THE BIG TOP FUNDRAISER – JUNE 15 STRATHMORE CIVIC CENTRE
Thank you to everyone who came out to our fundraiser on June 15th! A great time was had by everyone who attended!
A special thank you to our sponsors who made this event a reality.
CHINOOK FINANCIAL
COR-LAN DEVELOPMENTS
DELPHAN DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
DCM VENTURES
GATES AGENCIES
GREGORY, HARRIMAN & ASSOCIATES LLP
RICHARDSON PIONEER
STRATHMORE ELKS LODGE #491
GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR FESTIVAL- JUNE 22 STRATHMORE
We had another great time during the Get to Know Your Neighbour Festival on June 22nd in Strathmore. This year we planted the seed of awareness and compassion with seed planting and a sucker pull for the little ones along with complementary water and freezies for all. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
SIKSIKA HEALTH FAIR – MAY 1 DEERFOOT SPORTSPLEX
WCS was delighted to attend the annual Siksika Health Fair on May 1st. The event showcased a wide variety of health and wellness services available in Siksika and surrounding communities. WCS team members hosted a booth highlighting shelter programming and supporting individuals with information surrounding family abuse and safety planning. A delicious lunch was served and former NHL star Jordan Tootoo gave an inspirational speech and offered a meet and greet afterwards for all in attendance.
PINK SHIRT DAY – February 27th
On Wednesday February 27th we wear PINK. WCS aims to provide preventative education programs on bullying, peaceful conflict resolution, empathy, healthy relationships and more to children and adults of all ages. We encourage YOU to get involved in anti-bully initiatives this month. Some ways you can make an impact are:
- Contact our Public Educator to book a FREE workshop for your classroom, school or organization
- Don’t be a bystander. Interrupt bullying and abusive behavior when you see it (if it is safe to do so).
- Choose kindness. Our staff has challenged each other to a February dedicated to kindness. We will be participating in acts of kindness for each other, our community, ourselves and the environment all month long. We challenge YOU to create a kindness challenge of your own!
- Support organizations and programs in your community that advocate for change. Click here to donate.
- Educate yourself, your children and others about what bullying behavior is and how to take a stand. Resources can be found here.
- WEAR PINK WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27TH and show your school and community that you wish to raise awareness about the lasting effects of bullying and promote self esteem in youth.
WCS STAFF KINDNESS CHALLENGE 2019 IN ACTION
RED ROSE CAMPAIGN – December 6
WCS staff and the RE/MAX Real Estate Reps Group delivered over 130 roses on December 6th to honour those who have lost their lives as a result of Domestic Violence. The Rose Campaign is a national advocacy campaign to end violence against women and girls. Each year YWCA Canada’s Rose Campaign to end violence against women and girls highlights what we can all do to make their lives safer. The Rose Campaign is named for the rose button that commemorated the murder of 14 young women at Montréal’s l’École Polytechnique on December 6, 1989, and called on Canadians to first mourn, and then work for change.
Actions you can take every day:
• Be kind and respectful in your daily life.
• Speak up about violence in your community and in your school.
• Don’t bully and don’t ignore bullying – abuse comes in many forms.
• Support Gay Straight Alliances to make your school safer for your LGBTQ schoolmates.
• Watch your language – what’s funny to you might be hurtful to someone else.
• Don’t let it ride, when you know something wrong is going on, name it.
Spartan Alliance Diversity Summit & Resource Fair – Oct. 11, 2018
Thank you to the Spartan Alliance Diversity Summit & Resource Fair for inviting WCS to attend this inspirational event. Staff hosted a table at the resource fair and spoke to students and staff of the school about shelter services and healthy relationships. The event proved to be a massive success and WCS was proud to be a part of it.
WALK A MILE – MAY 30TH, 2018
The Wheatland Crisis Society was excited to volunteer at the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event hosted by the Big Country Anti Violence Association. Over $9000.00 was raised in pledges by the men who walked the walk on May 30th. These donations will be used by the Big Country Anti Violence Association to provide help to victims of violence and sexual assault and raise awareness.
