News/Events

Heart Home Network Annual Mentorship Auction

Updates February 27, 2023

Heart Home Network’s Annual Mentorship Auction Back by popular demand! Heart Home Network is thrilled to announce the return of our Mentorship Auction! Last year, we organized our very first

BSF Heart Home Network Leadership Announcement

Updates February 24, 2023

Heart Home Network Leadership Announcement The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) and Heart Home Network (HHN) announces the resignation of Linda McLean, former Executive Director, effective Friday, February 17, 2023. We

Opening Doors

Updates November 30, 2022

Opening Doors It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Help support women and children in our community this holiday season, by opening the door to: NEW! Dec 21 https://hearthomenetwork.ca/wp-content/HHN%20Advent%20Dec%2021.mp4

Picnic in the Park

Updates July 11, 2022

Our first ever Picnic in the Park was a great success! We cannot thank everyone enough for coming along on to Riley Park on the day. We had so much

Big things are on the horizon for The Brenda Strafford Society!

Updates April 15, 2022

The Brenda Strafford Society for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (The Society) has some exciting news! After 26 years of operation as an

Survive and Thrive

Updates November 30, 2021

About the Survive and Thrive Campaign The Brenda Strafford Centre has been supporting women and children for over 25 years. These supports include shelter, counselling...

Strong Like a Woman Campaign

Updates September 23, 2021

Strong Like a Woman 2021 was a huge success! See you next year for Strong Like a Woman 2022! We want to extend a major thank you to the participating

25th Anniversary Celebration Event

Updates June 22, 2021

The Brenda Strafford Centre is pleased to host an in-person 25th Anniversary Celebration at Meadow Muse Pavilion on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at 6:30 PM – 9:30PM. You will be

Calgary Marathon: Run with the Centre!

Updates May 27, 2021

We are SO excited to let you know that the Brenda Strafford Centre is a Charity Partner for the 2021 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon this year! The event is being held

Voices for Voices: A’s Story

Updates May 19, 2021

I was born in Jamaica. Growing up there, I felt free – no worries in the world. I loved to play and was really good at sports. My father had

Expanding Our Support into Okotoks

Updates May 17, 2021

We are so pleased to announce that the Town Council of Okotoks approved a motion to transfer 2.3 acres in the D’Arcy neighbourhood to Westwinds...

Voices for Voices: M’s Story

Updates April 7, 2021

My earliest memory as a child was from growing up, back in the Philippines. I have four siblings, and I am the middle child. Life was hard in the Philippines.

Mums for Moms

Updates April 7, 2021

Your Mom will love this thoughtful gift, knowing it is more than just a bunch of flowers, it’s also helping other mothers in your community! We are so excited to

Match your donation with Birdies for Kids!

Updates March 3, 2021

The Brenda Strafford Centre is proud to announce that we have been selected as a charity partner for the Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink ...

Voices for Voices: N’s Story

Updates February 7, 2021

N was born to a large and loving family in Pakistan. She remembers her childhood fondly. Especially enjoying school and her studies. “I remember being outside, how green it was,

Coldest Night of the Year 2021

Updates December 4, 2020

It’s cold out there. The Coldest Night of the Year is a covid-safe, family-friendly walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger.

Some disheartening news…

Updates November 19, 2020

Sadly, we have some disheartening news… On Saturday November 14th, a sprinkler malfunctioned and activated on the 3rd floor of our shelter. The resulting water damage...

Llama and Me: A Child’s Journey through Family Violence

Updates November 3, 2020

Presented by: The Brenda Strafford Centre Donate Now! Llama and Me is just one story among thousands experienced by children impacted by family violence each year in Calgary...

Food for Thought

Updates October 22, 2020

From November 1 to November 30, The Brenda Strafford Centre, Discovery House, and Sonshine Community Services, will be hosting their first annual joint fundraising campaign called...

For women at shelters, flattening the curve is all too familiar

Updates May 16, 2020

“No, no, no, I don’t like upstairs — don’t make me go there!” The rapidly escalating wail is that of a four-year-old girl patiently being escorted into the elevator by ...