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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We’re incredibly grateful to the City of Chestermere for their consistent partnership and belief in our mission. From grants that help keep our programs running to collaboration with Gifts of Kindness and FCSS, the City has been a key part of the fabric of support surrounding CWCS.
Community-level action makes all the difference—and we’re proud to work alongside you to uplift those in need. Thank you for walking beside us.
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A heartfelt thank-you to Synergy Connects for providing us with an affordable office space and opening their doors to host our meetings, educational seminars, and lunch & learns.
Beyond that, Synergy is a powerful community connector, offering free counselling for youth, acting as a local hub, and regularly referring clients back and forth with us.
This is what community looks like—supporting one another, sharing space, and walking in partnership.
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Since the very beginning, United Cloud has stood with CWCS—offering us the gift of tech support and maintaining our crisis line phone app at no cost.
In times of crisis, connection is everything. Your contribution helps ensure that when someone reaches out for help, we’re there to answer.
Thank you for being a part of our foundation.
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