Making Changes Association (Calgary)

💜 Thank you to Grace Chalmers for joining our Working Women's Group and sharing her expertise with our participants.

💰 Grace is a Wealth Advisor with the Chalmers Portfolio Management Group at ScotiaMcLeod and is passionate about helping individuals build confidence in their financial future through education and informed decision-making.

📈 During her session, Grace explored financial literacy for women, covering key topics from budgeting and saving to investing and long-term financial planning.

🤝 We are grateful to Grace for donating her time and knowledge to support women as they build financial confidence and work toward their personal and professional goals.

☀️ Summer is here!

🤔 Is your teen daughter looking for a safe and welcoming space where she can build confidence, explore leadership, develop resilience, and discover her strengths?

💛 The GREAT Program is a one-week experience designed for girls ages 13–16 to learn, grow, make new friends, and discover their potential.

📅 Summer Cohorts:
✨ July 27–31
✨ August 10–14

⏰ Monday to Friday | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

🚌 Bus tickets provided
🍎 Snacks included
🛍 Shopping session at My Best Friend’s Closet
🎁 Fun activities and graduation gifts included

⚠️ Spots are limited! Register today:
https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/great

💜 Thank you to Allison Taylor for joining our Working Women's Group and sharing her knowledge with our participants.

🌱 Allison is the founder of Energy Den and a Nervous System Regulation Facilitator with experience supporting women across a variety of industries and career stages.

🧠 During her session, she shared a 3-step protocol focused on nervous system regulation and understanding how our responses can shape the way we navigate challenges and opportunities.

🤝 We appreciate Allison for donating her time and expertise to support women in our community.

💜 More than professional clothing. More than a styling appointment.

🙆 For many women, it is a reminder that they are not alone as they navigate their employment journey.

🤝 It is a community coming together to support, encourage, and uplift women as they work toward their goals.

✨ One client recently shared that the experience left her feeling "more prepared, confident, and excited for the opportunities ahead."

💼 As a newcomer navigating the job market, she found more than professional attire, she found confidence, encouragement, and support.

❤️ Stories like this remind us that the impact of our services goes far beyond the clothing itself.

🌟 Every woman deserves the opportunity to step into her next interview, practicum, internship, or job feeling confident and ready for success.

🔗 Visit our website to learn more: https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/dressforsuccesscalgary

💙 Thank you to the Stantec team for spending time with us on Wednesday as part of Stantec in the Community Week.

👕 Their volunteers supported both Dress for Success Calgary and My Best Friend’s Closet by sorting donations and preparing clothing and accessories for our boutiques.

🛍️ These efforts help ensure our boutiques are ready to welcome women and teen girls as they select clothing for job interviews, new jobs, school, and other important milestones in their lives.

🤝 In addition to volunteering their time, Stantec also made a financial contribution to support our programs.

✨ We are grateful for their support and commitment to helping women and teen girls access the resources they need as they take their next steps toward their goals.

💙 Thank you, Stantec, for supporting our community and the individuals we serve.

🌟 Thank you to TD volunteers Gursimran, Shalissa, and Candy for joining us on Thursday in our Basic Digital Skills for Women program.

🤩 During the session, they helped students identify safe and unsafe job postings and practice completing online job applications, supporting participants as they build skills for their job search.

🤗 As this was the final TD volunteer group of the cohort, we would also like to thank all of the TD volunteers who participated throughout the program. 💞 Their support in the classroom helped students practice new skills, ask questions, and gain hands-on experience with technology.

💁 Thank you, TD, for your continued partnership in supporting women in our community and for being part of their success stories.

💙 Thank you to TD volunteers Huilin, Mohini, and Rebecca for supporting participants in our Basic Digital Skills for Women program on June 4.

📚 From helping students apply for library cards in preparation for their library field trip to supporting email and Gmail practice activities, their guidance helped participants strengthen important digital and community connection skills.

🤝 Volunteers play an important role in creating a supportive learning environment where women can build confidence, develop new skills, and feel empowered to navigate everyday life in an increasingly digital world.

✨ Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge, and encouragement with our students.

💙 A big thank you to TD volunteers Raunaq, Nicole, and Sandeep for supporting participants in our Basic Digital Skills for Women program.

💻 They helped students log into their Google accounts, practice keyboard skills, and begin working with Google Docs, important steps in building digital confidence and independence.

🤝 Volunteer support plays a vital role in our classrooms. By sharing their time, patience, and encouragement, volunteers help create a welcoming learning environment where women feel supported as they develop new skills and gain confidence using technology.

✨ Thank you for helping make digital learning more accessible and empowering for women in our community.

🤗 On Thursday, May 28, TD volunteers Polina, Manpreet, and Hollie joined our Basic Digital Skills for Women program to support our students.

💻 Through Google Docs and email practice activities, participants had the opportunity to strengthen essential digital skills used in everyday life, learning, and employment.

🤝 Their support helped create a welcoming and encouraging environment where students could practice new skills, ask questions, and build confidence with technology.

💞 Thank you, Polina, Manpreet, and Hollie, for sharing your time and helping our students continue their digital learning journey.

💛 Looking for a meaningful summer experience for your teen daughter?

🤗 The GREAT Program is a one-week experience for girls ages 13–16 to build confidence, explore leadership, develop resilience, and discover their strengths in a supportive and welcoming environment.

✨ A safe space to make new friends, try new things, share ideas, and find their voice through fun activities, meaningful conversations, and hands-on learning.

📅 Upcoming Summer Cohorts:
✨ July 27–31
✨ August 10–14

⏰ Monday to Friday | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

🚌 Bus tickets provided
🍎 Snacks included
🛍 Shopping session at My Best Friend’s Closet
🎁 Fun activities and graduation gifts included

⚠ Spots are limited. 💁 Register today:
https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/great