About Us
Vision
Freedom from domestic violence and abuse for everyone.
Mission
To inspire and build a dignity driven movement cultivating communities that are free from domestic violence and abuse.
Our Values
Respect
Relentlessly uphold the dignity of every person.
Courage
Bravely support healing and growth.
Collaboration
Collaboratively create possibilities.
Learning
Deliberately learn to be better.
The evolution of the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter is FearIsNotLove
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HISTORICAL TIMELINE
In 1973, a group of visionary women opened a small volunteer-run shelter for women and families in Calgary. The following year, the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter registered as a charity, formally taking over the operations. Since our origins as a 13-bed facility in the Beltline area, the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, now known as FearIsNotLove has expanded to serve over 20,000 Calgarians annually.
1973
A Group of visionary women open a small volunteer-run shelter for women and families in Calgary
1974
Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter becomes a registered charity
1978
Services for children developed
1986
Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter moves to a new facility
1990
Outreach Counselling Program begins
1991
Beginning of Men's Counselling Service
1993
Start of youth prevention program: Healthy Relationships
1994
First Turning Points Fundraising Gala
1997
Shelter burns to the ground
1998
New Shelter opens
2001
24-Hour Family Violence Helpline piloted
2003
Shelter increases bed spaces from 35 to 40
2004
Start of Children’s Outreach Program
& Men’s Counselling Service begins partner support program
2008
Court Support program initiated
& In-house wellness clinic accessible for clients
2009
Response Based approach embraced by agency
2014
Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter commemorates 40 years of service to the community
2017
Programs accredited for the first time
2018
Start of child, youth, and family therapy program
2021
Launch of children's book "Stanley on the Shoulders of Giants"
2022
FearIsNotLove branding launched
Thank You to our Supporters!
We are extremely grateful for our wonderful volunteers and supporters. Without them, FearIsNotLove would be unable to provide the wide range of services that we are so proud to offer. Click below to view the full list of those who generously support our initiatives.
Programs
Connect Domestic Violence and Abuse Helpline
Men's Resource Line
Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
Child, Youth and Family Therapy Program
Court Program
Community Services Counselling Program
Healthy Relationships Program
Men’s Counselling Service
Take a Stand Initiative