Who We Are We believe in a world free from violence. ACWS supports 40 members operating over 50 shelters province-wide for women, children, and seniors facing domestic abuse. COVID-19 Update Women’s shelters remain open and ready to help, taking all recommended precautions to protect clients and their staff during COVID-19. Donate Today There is hope to change the culture that supports violence against women. We need your help to do this. Donate today. Find a Shelter You have a right to live without fear, hurt, abuse and violence. Find a shelter or call our confidential and 24 hr. hotline at 1-866-331-3933 to speak with someone at a shelter near you. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. All Shelters A Safe Place Sherwood Park, AB The mission of the non-profit organization Strathcona Shelter Society Ltd.... Sonshine Centre Calgary, AB The most dangerous time for an abused woman is when... Bow Valley Emergency Shelter Banff, AB The Bow Valley Emergency Shelter is dedicated to supporting those... Hope Haven Women’s Shelter Lac La Biche, AB Emergency Accommodations for Women and Children. We are open for... Capella Centre St. Paul, AB We provide a safe, secure women’s shelter in St. Paul,... WIN House Edmonton, AB WIN House provides a safe place and emergency services for... "We can see the potential for abusers to use the virus to further isolate women.""We do know that domestic violence is all about power and control, so we can see the potential for abusers to use the virus to further isolate women. For friends and family to continue to reach out to women would be really important." — Jan Reimer, Executive Director, ACWSHow can you help?Donate Journey to Reconciliation The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and the safety of Indigenous women, their families and their communities. We are dedicated to ensuring that Indigenous voices are heard, considered, and inform decision-making processes at ACWS. ACWS will never simply make statements about reconciliation. We will take action. Learn More Field Law Community Fund The Field Law Community Fund Program is now open for voting and will be awarding $75,000 to charitable initiatives across the province. Support ACWS and vote today. ACWS Blog Read the latest post. "Helen Naslund: ACWS Calls on Justice System to Make Amends to Survivor of Three Decades of Violence" Lift Her Up ACWS in partnership with Equal Voice Alberta, is launching Lift Her Up, a non-partisan campaign that seeks to end misogynistic attacks on women in politics.
