Apply to ACWS Board of Directors: Join the movement for safety, justice and change. We’re looking for thoughtful, engaged leaders ready to stand with us in the fight to end domestic violence. In 2025, ACWS is seeking two individuals to join our Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning September 2025 until September 2027. These opportunities are open to members of the general public. By joining our Board of Directors, you’ll connect with like-minded leaders, help guide transformative change, and support our vision of a world free from violence. View Our Full Board Package for more information on the Board and how to apply. Strength in Numbers The 2023-2024 ACWS Report on Domestic Violence Shelter Impact in Alberta Read The Report Research & Reports Annual Shelter Data Releases, Brochures & Fact Sheets, Position Statements & Briefs, Workforce Surveys, Annual Reports and more. Online Courses ACWS offers online courses, ranging in topics to support skill-building in the violence prevention and sheltering sector and beyond. Donate Today There is hope to change the culture that supports gender-based violence. 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 Unity House Fort McMurray, AB Offers emergency accommodation, support, and services for women and children... Maskan Calgary, AB Maskan specializes in providing services such as gender-specific needs, Halal... Compass Second Stage Shelter Fort McMurray, AB Waypoints is a non-profit organization that offers a wide variety... Big Hill Haven Cochrane Big Hill Haven welcomes adults, with or without children as... 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... Find 2SLGBTQ+ Community ResourcesResources for organizations to support inclusive services for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, developed by the Blueprint Project's 2SLGBTQ+ Community of Practice.Get Resources Centring Relationships to End Violence This collaborative project focuses on reducing intersectional barriers for Indigenous survivors of sexual and domestic violence by strengthening and amplifying community-based approaches. Learn More Visit the Website 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
