our impact
Real Women. Real Transformation. Real Results.
Since 1981, Making Changes has helped thousands of Calgary womenovercome barriers to financial independence. Your support creates measurable outcomes and lasting transformations.
Program Partners*
*Between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025
Meet The Women Your Support Empowers
Women achieving financial independence. Teens discovering their voices. Mothers creating different outcomes for children.
This is the sustainable transformation your support funds.
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They provide the best customer service. They have a wonderful team of professionals and volunteers. Thank you for your services.
I had an amazing experience with Jill. She helped and guided me in selecting beautiful clothing sets and I cannot be happier with the choices I made. She and the other staff members made me feel very welcomed.
I would like to recommend The Employment and Life Skill Program thatI recently finished, all topics are really useful. I only want to say thanks all team, specially to Andrienne and Luckshinie.
As a member of a marginalized group, I can state with absolute certainty that the representatives that worked with me were accommodating, helpful, understanding, and respectful, and that they were an immense bolster to my dignity.
This organization benefits from generous folks like yourselves. They happily accept gently used clothing from individuals or organizations (like we just donated to on behalf) then make a positive impact on someone else. The proceeds also help to find programs aligned with the same purpose of helping women in need. Check it out!
This was an amazing experience. I needed some business clothes, and was referred to Making Changes. My appointment was an hour and half and I was matched with a volunteer that helped me pick out some nice outfits. Very much appreciated the Making Changes Organization.
The staff was super nice too. They even help you decide what looks good on you. Definitely highly recommend. Jill was supporting me and she was amazing!
From Barriers to Breakthroughs
Our programs help remove the specific barriers preventing women from achieving financial independence,
creating visible transformations across Calgary families and workplaces.
Professional Confidence Restored
Professional wardrobes and workforce preparation enable
women to present themselves confidently in interviews
and workplaces.
Digital Independence Achieved
Foundational digital skills, so women can independently
navigate Canadian systems and access community
resources.
Professional Networks Created
Safe community spaces help women build the connections
and mentorship relationships that surface opportunities and advocate
for them in rooms they're not in.
Technology Careers Launched
Comprehensive training provides the skills, credentials, and industry
connections needed to successfully enterand advance in
male-dominated tech sectors.
Teen Leadership Developed
Evidence-based programming builds confidence, resilience, and
leadership skills before girls internalize messages that certain
opportunities aren't for them.
Capability Validated
Dignity-centered programs treat women as capable
individuals facing solvable barriers, restoring belief in their
own potential and worth.
Create Lasting
Transformation
In Your Community
Every contribution removes barriers preventing women from achieving financial independence. Your support strengthens families, diversifies workplaces, and lifts entire communities through sustainable transformation.