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Witnessing women make a courageous decision to leave an abusive relationship and start rebuilding their lives truly embodies what it means to be Strong Like a Woman. November is Family

The Brenda Strafford Centre is pleased to host an in-person 25th Anniversary Celebration at Meadow Muse Pavilion on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at 6:30 PM – 9:30PM. You will be

We are SO excited to let you know that the Brenda Strafford Centre is a Charity Partner for the 2021 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon this year! The event is being held

I was born in Jamaica. Growing up there, I felt free – no worries in the world. I loved to play and was really good at sports. My father had

We are so pleased to announce that the Town Council of Okotoks approved a motion to transfer 2.3 acres in the D’Arcy neighbourhood to Westwinds...

My earliest memory as a child was from growing up, back in the Philippines. I have four siblings, and I am the middle child. Life was hard in the Philippines.

The Brenda Strafford Centre is proud to announce that we have been selected as a charity partner for the Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink ...

N was born to a large and loving family in Pakistan. She remembers her childhood fondly. Especially enjoying school and her studies. “I remember being outside, how green it was,

From Calgary and beyond, we are so grateful for the support of the community. Donations of funds and items aid in the assistance of hundreds of women and children striving

It’s cold out there. The Coldest Night of the Year is a covid-safe, family-friendly walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger.

Sadly, we have some disheartening news… On Saturday November 14th, a sprinkler malfunctioned and activated on the 3rd floor of our shelter. The resulting water damage...

Presented by: The Brenda Strafford Centre Donate Now! Llama and Me is just one story among thousands experienced by children impacted by family violence each year in Calgary...

From November 1 to November 30, The Brenda Strafford Centre, Discovery House, and Sonshine Community Services, will be hosting their first annual joint fundraising campaign called...

“No, no, no, I don’t like upstairs — don’t make me go there!” The rapidly escalating wail is that of a four-year-old girl patiently being escorted into the elevator by ...

Join us this month in raising crucial funds that will help us support families at risk of family violence during one of their greatest times of need. #endviolence #weareinthistogether ...

“We are very pleased to have a leader of Linda’s stature and experience joining the team at the Brenda Strafford Centre,” said BSC Board Chair Jody Gibson. “When the ...