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Survive and Thrive
About the Survive and Thrive Campaign The Brenda Strafford Centre has been supporting women and children for over 25 years. These supports include shelter, counselling, childcare, programming and much more that help prepare women for
Poinsettias and Pines
The Brenda Strafford Centre is gearing up for a busy winter and Holiday season. To raise vital funds for the women and children we serve, we are selling beautiful Christmas
Strong Like a Woman Campaign
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
25th Anniversary Celebration Event
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
Calgary Marathon: Run with the Centre!
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
Voices for Voices: A’s Story
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
Expanding Our Support into Okotoks
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...
Voices for Voices: M’s Story
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.
Match your donation with Birdies for Kids!
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 ...
Voices for Voices: N’s Story
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,
Donors Making a Difference
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
Coldest Night of the Year 2021
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.
Some disheartening news…
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...
Llama and Me: A Child’s Journey through Family Violence
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...
Food for Thought
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...
For women at shelters, flattening the curve is all too familiar
“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 ...
Lost & Found
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 ...
Brenda Strafford Centre Hires New Executive Director
“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 ...