News & Events

News

March 29, 2012

Wednesday, May 16th will be the first day for the next Making Changes - Employment and Life Skills Program held in partnership with Immigrant Services Calgary.  For more details about the program see the attached flyer. To register contact Elaine Lupul at employmentlifeskills@makingchangesassociation.ca .

February 24, 2012

The upcoming Making Changes - Employment and Life Skills Program will be offered at the exciting new Genesis Centre of Community Wellness starting March 6, 2012. Contact Elaine Lupul at employmentlifeskills@makingchangesassociation.ca to register.  See the attached flyer for more information.

January 25, 2012

Calling all walkers/runners for the 2012 Scotiabank Charity Challenge! This year's charity challenge will take place on Sunday, May 27, 2012, and we're looking for people to join the Making Changes Association race team. Further details on how you can register can be found here.

November 8, 2011

Ecole Holt Couture School of Sewing & Design presents... Eleganza.

Sunday, November 20, 2011 Ecole Holt Couture School of Couture Sewing and Design will host its elegant fashion event to raise funds for Making Changes Association's Walk in Closet Program, by showcasing the flair and style of EHC student work giving a rare insight into the secret world of couture fashion.

October 4, 2011

A new Making Changes Employment and Life Skills Program for immigrant women will be starting Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the Centre for Newcomers.  Contact Elaine Lupul at employmentlifeskills@makingchangesassociation.ca to register.  See the attached flyer for more information.

September 30, 2011

Our 2010 - 2011 annual report is now available!

August 2011

We are accepting registrations for the upcoming Making Changes - Employment and Life Skills Program.  The program starts October 3rd and will be held at CIWA, the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association.  For more information see the attached flyer.

August 16, 2011

Join us on Tuesday, August 30th from 4:00pm to 7:30pm for our "Closet to Clinkies" event at Fuze Restaurant and Lounge at 2116 4th Street SW (Mission)! To register, please follow this link http://closet2clinkies.eventbrite.com/. The event is free to attend, but we ask that you kindly bring along an item of clothing to donate, accessories, shoes --- if you'd wear it to an interview, bring it!

July 2011

The next Employment and Life Skills Program will be offered fall 2011 in partnership with Calgary Immigrant Women's Association.  The date will be announced the first week of August. Check back soon for more information!

May 30, 2011

Lili Bunce, the Executive Director of the Making Changes Association appeared in an interview on Global News today. You can check out the informative interview here!

May 10, 2011  

Empowering Women With Energy! This amazing event will take place on June 8, 2011. Click www.makingchangesassociation.eventbrite.com to register and check out some additional info here.

April 27, 2011

The next Employment and Life Skills Program will be starting on May 18th in partnership with Immigrant Services Calgary.  For more information see the attached flyer.

April 11, 2011

Come join us for our open house to celebrate the new home of the Making Changes Association and its programs! The open house is on May 2 and May 4 from 1pm to 4pm. Please RSVP to volunteer@makingchangesassociation.ca if you plan on attending.

April 7, 2011

Making Changes Association was one of the many sponsors for Leslie Davies' Spring Fling Launch Party. Check out some of the photos from the hugely successful event below!

Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Invite

February 25, 2011  

Making Changes Association, home of The Walk In Closet and Making Changes - Employment and Life Skills Program, is moving to a new office effective April 5. Click here for a printable move flyer.

New address:

6516 1A Street SW
Calgary, Alberta   T2H 0G6
Phone: 403-262-5776
   

February 15, 2011

The Making Changes Association will be participating in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge on May 29, 2011. Once you've registered you can join the Making Changes team and run/walk in a marathon, half-marathon, 10km, 5km or Kid's marathon with all funds raised going toward our programs. Check out our flyer and spread the word!

  

February 12, 2011

BraTopia Bra & Swim Studio presents... Happy Valentine's Day To Me! (brochure attached)

Come join us on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 10am to 10pm for the grand opening of BraTopia. In anticipation of Valentine's Day, BraTopia will be donating 10% of all sales to The Walk In Closet!

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The following video provides an introduction to the Making Changes Association, as well as a behind the scenes look at The Walk In Closet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd0zOMcjlag 

  

February 10, 2011

Walk in Closet Empowers Women 

  

October 2010                                

Albi Homes and Making Changes Association: In partnership to create successful futures for women in transition

Making Changes Association will be moving to a new location in early 2011, and Albi Homes has graciously agreed to create a beautiful new space for us. Our new organizational home will be a warm and welcoming space for our Walk-In Closet and our Employment and Life Skill participants, offer easy access for volunteers and donors, and will house our administrative offices as well.

We are thrilled to have been chosen as a recipient of the Albi Homes/Renova community initiative and can't wait to get started.

  

February 25, 2010

Stylists help immigrant women find jobs

  

February 23, 2010
FASHION FOR ALL - Calgary organization helps women in need get ready for the workforce with suits and skirts, heels and handbags

  

October 4, 2009
Women raise glasses in support of transition program

  

May 21, 2009
Dressing for success

Our Programs

Walk-in Closet

The Walk-In Closet’s mandate is to empower women by providing knowledge and a selection of work attire for their transition into the workplace.

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Employment and Life Skills Program

The Employment and Life Skills Program assists immigrant women in establishing more meaningful lives in their new society through career planning, information sharing, networking, job search skills and assertiveness training.

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