testimonials

Real words from real people. Each and every day,
the shelter makes a difference in somebody's life.

“At the beginning when I came to the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, I received tremendous help. I was able to experience peace, safety and a bit of hope for the first time since I met my husband. My life started to go in a very positive, non-violent direction. I received counseling and help and was also shown other agencies that would assist me. They also helped my kids. Our life has since become peaceful and I have become strong…I have talked to so many people about the good help I received again and again from the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter…Many thanks to everyone that work and support the Shelter in (the) pursuit of peace…”

-anonymous

"The lifeline for myself and many others has been the dedication, care, love
and hard work of the counselors at the shelter. They go beyond their job descriptions to help us.
Counselors help us come to terms with who and what we really are as people, find us homes,
many things too numerous to mention. I do know that without the shelter, I would not
have made these changes in my life."

-anonymous

"Knowing the shelter is there for us helped me realize that I am safe and not alone.
I now know there is a bright light at the end of a dark tunnel."

-anonymous