1 in every 5 women feels stuck, unable to get a job or move forward with their lives. We are here to help.
Our programs are free and empower women and teen girls of all ages, backgrounds, and stages in life. We provide resources, professional clothing, new skills, and support to support our clients pursue their careers, work aspirations, and education to make meaningful contributions to their community. We’re passionate about helping women, those who identify as women, and teen girls overcome challenges to create their own paths.
At Making Changes Association, we are “women supporting women”, committed to empowering others to thrive in their communities. With this in mind, we embraced an origami Japanese crane as the symbol of our organizational identity.
The Japanese crane represents hope and happiness.
OUR IMPACT
We believe that improving women's economic independence requires more than increasing their income and assets. Our services and programs provide opportunities for clients to reflect on their potential and skills to grow as professionals and persons. We make every effort to support their growth and self-discovery that can lead to enhancing their self-confidence into a journey to sustainable livelihood and overall well-being.
CLOTHING Donation Drop-off Information
Monday to Thursday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm | Select Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Closed on the following Saturdays & Holidays:
Monday, April 15 to Monday, April 22 - In-house Events
Thursday, May 2 - Powerful You! 2024 Fundraising Luncheon
Saturday, May 18
Monday, May 20 - Victoria Day
Saturday, June 30
Monday, July 1 - Canada Day
Saturday, August 3
Monday, August 5 - Heritage Day/Alberta Civic Holiday
Saturday, August 31
Monday, September 2 - Labour Day
Saturday, September 28
Monday, September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Saturday, October 12
Monday, October 14 - Thanksgiving
Saturday, November 9
Monday, November 11 - Remembrance Day
Tuesday, December 24 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – Closed for Christmas/New Year’s/Holiday Season
OUR ADDRESS: 6516 1A Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2H 0G6
Making Changes acknowledges the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, the Tsuut’ina Nation and Stoney Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley and the Metis people of Alberta, Region III. We honor the hardships that were endured by the peoples on this land to allow us to be in this space to do the work that we do in our community. We respect the culture of the peoples who walk through our doors and we strive to provide space for them. We acknowledge that Indigenous peoples continue to experience hardships and our agency will be champions for change in our daily service to community. Making Changes is committed to inclusivity and recognition of all peoples who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
