Alberta’s government is increasing funding for women’s shelters by $10 million over four years, which includes a $3-million investment to women’s shelters across Alberta in 2024-25.
Through that funding, all women’s shelters currently funded by the government received a one-time payment of 3.5 per cent of current operational funding.
In addition, YW Calgary, YWCA Banff and Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis Centre received funding to maintain increased capacity to meet demand in the communities they serve.
“Women’s shelters provide safety, comfort and hope to Albertans escaping violence. Alberta’s government is proud to stand with these shelters and the vital work they do every day to protect vulnerable children and families. Through this funding, we are continuing to ensure that they can access the support they need, no matter where they live,” said Alberta Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton in a statement.
This investment builds on $5 million that was distributed in 2023-24 to support services already in place.
To date, $8 million has been invested to strengthen women’s shelter resources in both urban and rural areas across Alberta, including Edmonton, Camrose, Brooks, Fairview, Grande Prairie, Rocky Mountain House, Cold Lake, St. Paul, Fort McMurray, Morinville and High River.
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