You are
not alone

We envision a world without violence against women and a world where women are safe and have easy access to basic needs for themselves and their children.

Need help?

If you’re experiencing a crisis, please know you’re not alone—CWCS is here for you with compassion and care. We’re ready to listen, support you, and help you find the resources and safety you need. You deserve to feel safe, heard, and supported every step of the way.

Who we are

Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society (CWCS) is a community-based non-profit dedicated to supporting women and families in crisis. We provide direct, wraparound services that prioritize safety, dignity, and empowerment.

Your donation goes a long way

Your Support Matters

At this time, CWCS is not accepting household item donations due to limited space.

If you’d like to help, financial donations make the greatest impact and directly support women and families in crisis. Please click the donate button below.

Thank you for your generosity

Vision Statement

A future where every person experiencing crisis has access to immediate support, long-term solutions, and a compassionate community dedicated to their well-being.

Mission Statement

Empowering individuals affected by crisis by providing compassionate support, resources, and advocacy to help them rebuild their lives with safety, dignity, and strength.

Mandate

The Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society (CWCS) is committed to supporting women and families in crisis through holistic, wraparound services that address their immediate and long-term needs. Our mandate is to provide compassionate, trauma-informed support across a continuum of care—including access to basic needs, emergency accommodations, advocacy, legal and court support, housing assistance, and community navigation. We are dedicated to empowering individuals by meeting them where they are, walking alongside them, and helping them build resilience, safety, and stability through personalized, connected, and collaborative support.

Core Values

1. Compassion & Respect
– We provide a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

2. Empowerment & Advocacy
– We equip individuals with the tools and support they need to rebuild their lives, regain independence, and reclaim their voices.

3. Collaboration & Community
– We foster strong partnerships with organizations, businesses, and community members to create a united front against adversity.

4. Safety & Confidentiality
– We prioritize the physical and emotional safety of all individuals seeking our support and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality.

5. Education & Awareness
– We work to raise awareness, challenge harmful narratives, and provide education on recognizing and preventing crisis.

6. Inclusivity & Accessibility
– We believe that everyone deserves access to support, regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.

Ways we help

Advocacy

Volunteer advocates meet clients ‘where they are at’ in terms of each individual client’s capacity to help themselves and move forward in their life. As such, advocates aid clients who may be overwhelmed and unable to navigate community and social systems independently. Advocates can connect clients to appropriate resources, services, and professional support to begin their healing journey and reduce barriers. As first point of contact, advocates provide crisis intervention and emotional support to clients who find themselves in states of crisis or vulnerability.

Community Navigation

We assist clients in navigating the complex system of services and resources, providing different levels of support based on the needs of the client. Using our internal database of resources and services, we provide clients with supported referrals, companion advocates, and mentors.

Domestic Violence Support

Involving partner organizations including the Chestermere RCMP, Southern Alberta Regional Victim Serving Society (SARVSS), and the City of Chestermere, we ensure women in Chestermere who are facing domestic violence situations are able to access immediate domestic violence intervention and support. We provide clients with the resources and services that can remove them from dangerous situations and ensure ongoing safety and support.

Essential Needs

We assist women in gaining access to both the needs of basic sustenance and the broad needs that lead to a healthy and thriving quality of life for vulnerable clients and their dependents. Volunteers work in the community to establish, build, and maintain relationships with community organizations, service providers, and policy makers to ensure that barriers to essential needs can be overcome and clients can gain access to services.

Your generosity helps women and families

When you donate, CWCS is able to maximize our capacity to support our community programs and services.

Donation Options:

  • One-time and recurring giving
  • Corporate matching opportunities
  • Host a fundraiser
  • Gifts in Kind (services / expertise)

Secure donations via PayPal or send an eTransfer donation to info@cwcshelps.com

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🌟 You Are Stronger Than You Know
At CWCS, we witness resilience every day—in small decisions, quiet bravery, and the strength it takes just to reach out. Empowerment isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about believing you deserve support, safety, and hope.

📞 Need to talk? Call us at (403) 775-2927

#EmpoweredWomen #StrengthInHealing #YouAreNotAlone #CWCS #HealingIsPower #cwcshelps
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🌟 You Are Stronger Than You Know
At CWCS, we witness resilience every day—in small decisions, quiet bravery, and the strength it takes just to reach out. Empowerment isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about believing you deserve support, safety, and hope.

📞 Need to talk? Call us at (403) 775-2927

#EmpoweredWomen #StrengthInHealing #YouAreNotAlone #CWCS #HealingIsPower #cwcshelps

At Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society, we know that crisis can take many forms—emotional, financial, mental health, grief, or sudden life upheaval. Whatever it looks like, no one should have to navigate it alone.

Advocacy is about more than raising awareness—it’s about creating a community where everyone knows they are seen, heard, and supported. By shining a light on the real challenges people fa
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At Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society, we know that crisis can take many forms—emotional, financial, mental health, grief, or sudden life upheaval. Whatever it looks like, no one should have to navigate it alone.

Advocacy is about more than raising awareness—it’s about creating a community where everyone knows they are seen, heard, and supported. By shining a light on the real challenges people face and removing the stigma around seeking help, we’re building a safer, more compassionate Chestermere for all.

Whether youre in the middle of a crisis or supporting someone who is, we’re here to listen and walk alongside you.

📞 Call us at (403) 775-2927 — help is just a conversation away.

#CrisisSupport #AdvocacyInAction #ChestermereWomensCrisisSociety #YouAreNotAlone #RaisingVoices #CommunityCare #CWCS #cwcshelps

💜 Full Circle Moment for CWCS 💜

This weekend, the amazing Chestermere Women’s Group hosted a Stampede BBQ fundraiser—and donated the proceeds to Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society (CWCS). 🐎🌭

This means the world to us, because CWCS actually started with just a few passionate women from the Chestermere Women’s Group who wanted to make a difference in our community. 💪

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💜 Full Circle Moment for CWCS 💜

This weekend, the amazing Chestermere Women’s Group hosted a Stampede BBQ fundraiser—and donated the proceeds to Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society (CWCS). 🐎🌭

This means the world to us, because CWCS actually started with just a few passionate women from the Chestermere Women’s Group who wanted to make a difference in our community. 💪

They believed in the vision from day one—and they’re still supporting us to this day. 🙏

From grassroots beginnings to growing impact, this moment is a beautiful reminder of how far we’ve come—and how strong we are when we stand together. 💫

Thank you, Chestermere Womens Group  . Your support continues to inspire us. 💐

#CWCS #ChestermereWomensGroup #FullCircle #CommunitySupport #StampedeBBQ #Gratitude #WomenSupportingWomen
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