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
Community Navigation
Domestic Violence Support
Essential Needs
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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✨ What a wonderful day with our incredible volunteers! ✨
On Saturday, we gathered with the heart of our organization — our volunteers.
Your compassion, dedication, and commitment are the reason we can continue supporting our community with hope, strength, and dignity.
Thank you for showing up, for caring deeply, and for being the hands and hearts behind CWCS.
Your service truly makes a difference. 💛
Here’s to continuing this journey together — one act of kindness, one voice, one life changed at a time. 🌱💫
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💛 Thank You to Our Volunteers 💛
Every call answered, every event organized, every small act of kindness — it all makes a difference.
Our volunteers are the heart of what we do at Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society.
You show up with compassion.
You give your time, your energy, and your care.
Because of you, our community is safer, stronger, and more hopeful.
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for being the light in someone’s darkest moment. 💛
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🌸 Thank You, Chestermere Women’s Group! 🌸
We are so grateful to the amazing ladies of the Chestermere Women’s Group for hosting a beautiful gathering and raising $175 in support of the Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society. 💜
Your kindness and generosity help us continue providing vital support, safety, and hope for women and families in our community.
It’s incredible what happens when women come together — compassion grows, strength is shared, and lives are changed. 🌷
From all of us at CWCS, thank you for standing with us and making a difference.
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🎉💖 A Huge Thank You to Velma Pelley MacAllister! 💖🎉
We are incredibly grateful to Velma Pelley MacAllister, a proud Chestermere resident, for choosing to support Chestermere Crisis Society through her Facebook Birthday Fundraiser! Through the generosity of her friends and family, she raised $361 to help us continue providing support and resources to those in crisis.
Velma, your kindness and thoughtfulness are truly inspiring. Your celebration has made a real difference in our community, and we can’t thank you enough! 🌟
💌 If you’d like to support CWCS or start your own fundraiser, reach out—we’d love to celebrate with you too!
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