Chronological history of the CWES: • 1973 — A small volunteer-run shelter for women and families is opened in Calgary by a group of women. • 1974 — The Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter becomes a registered charity. • 1978 — Appeal for private funds. Services for children developed. • 1986 — CWES moves to a new facility. • 1987 — Funding crisis and threat to close Shelter beds. • 1990 — Mayor's Task Force on Family and Community Violence. Outreach Services begin. • 1991 — Beginning of Men's Crisis Services. • 1993 — Start of youth prevention program. • 1994 — Shelter faces further funding cuts. First Turning Points Dinner. • 1997 — Shelter burns to the ground. • 1998 — Community shows support. New shelter opens its doors. • 2000 — Collaborative Community Crisis Program increases staff. • 2001 — Dedicated 24-Hour Domestic Violence Helpline is piloted. • 2002 — Provincial Governments increases shelter funding. • 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 • 2010 — Phase I Shelter renovations begin, increasing shelter capacity from 40 to 50 spaces. Specialized child care services offered at Shelter. • 2012 — Phase II Shelter renovations commences. ==External links==