Safe2Talk
We invite you to join a conversation to explore ways to contribute and become more aware of how you can make a difference. Rowan House Society, in partnership with Imagine Institute for Learning, invites you to an evening of connection and compassion toward building awareness about the strength of choosing yourself and effective support to help those in need on their journey.
Come be part of a conversation the evening of November 13 to make a difference and walk away with a better awareness of how you can help those working towards a safer life for themselves.
Please email gopurple@rowanhouse.ca to register.
Rhythms for Rowan House
Come join us at the Okotoks Elks Club for a night of music, dancing, silent auction, kids activities and more! This event is all about supporting Rowan House Society and the important work we do for our community. Get ready to groove to some awesome beats and help make a difference at the same time. Don't miss out on this opportunity to come together and show your support. See you there!
Food and beverage will be available for purchase throughout the event!
We are looking for sponsors to make this event a success, please look through our sponsor packages HERE to see how you can help us. We sincerely appreciate your consideration in becoming a sponsor; by supporting us you are allowing us to continue to provide our essential community programs and services- so we can all help everyone live a life free of abuse.
RHS 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
Join us at our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament for our biggest celebration and fundraiser of the year! Funds raised through this event support all our programs and services offered to individuals across the Foothills and Southern Alberta.
Mark your calendars for a 1:00pm Shotgun Scramble on Thursday, June 20th at D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club.
Click HERE for our 2024 sponsorship package!
Rhythms for Rowan House
Join us for an evening of entertainment including local artists Joey J, KTR, Reg Gothard, the Relics, Sheep River Bandits PLUS Brettyn Rose and Chase Morgan!
Tickets are $40 each and include admission, appetizers, silent auction and entry into the door prize!
Ticket sales for this event have ended. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $30 each but do not include food.
Family Movie Matinee
Admission is by donation. First come, first serve - come early and pick your favourite seats.
(Recommended minimum donation $5/person)
RHS 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Dust off your golf clubs and your cowboy hats and join us for our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser, celebrating all things Western!
Mark your calendars for a 1:30pm Shotgun Scramble on Thursday, July 6th at the Turner Valley Golf Club!
Have some fun in our own kick off to Stampede, all while helping to interrupt the cycle of violence and bring hope and healing to those affected by abuse. Funds raised through this event support all our programs and services offered to individuals across the Foothills and Southern Alberta.
Registration is $200/golfer and includes a powered golf cart and ticket to the evening
banquet.
Don’t want to golf? That’s okay too! You can skip that part and join us just for the evening banquet or buy tickets to our Backyard Essentials Raffle and 50/50 tied to the event: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/rowanhouse
And don’t forget to get creative with your team names, outfits, and cart decorations. There are many prizes to be had! (Please note, cowboy boots cannot be worn on the course)
Interested in Sponsoring this event? Please check out our 2023 Opportunities Package (here) or contact our Resource Development Coordinator, Krystal: krystalh@rowanhouse.ca | 403-336-5198
please note, tickets are non-refundable
2023 Picnic with a Purpose
Rowan House is pleased to collaborate with our community partners to once again bring you Picnic with a Purpose! Please visit https://visithighriver.com/pwp2023 for full details.
5th Annual Breakfast with the Guys
Tickets are now on sale for our
5th annual Breakfast with the Guys!
This year we have a very special speaker, sharing his wisdom on domestic violence and abuse prevention through three different events:
Session 1: 5th Annual Breakfast with the Guys
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 7-9 am | Foothills Centennial Centre, Okotoks | Cost: $110
Tickets include a hot buffet breakfast of scrambled eggs, home-fried potatoes,
sausage, bacon, western flapjacks, fruit, coffee, and tea.
Topic: Domestic Violence and Abuse Are Not Just Women’s Issues
This presentation is about engaging the community in a broader conversation about gender-based violence and abuse. Keynote speaker Dr. Jackson Katz reframes violence against women as a men's issue and shows how beliefs about “manhood” often underlie much abusive and violent behaviour.
Who Should Attend? It may be called Breakfast with the “Guys”; however, this presentation is open to anyone in the community who wants to expand their knowledge on gender-based violence and abuse.
We encourage anyone and everyone from the public to attend, including but not limited to community members, business leaders, administrators of human service agencies, government officials, and others in positions of influence.
Session 2: Afternoon Workshop (New!)
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 1-3 pm | Foothills Centennial Centre, Okotoks | Cost: $60
Tickets to this session include coffee, tea, and light snacks.
Topic: Beyond Shelter – Addressing Domestic Violence And Abuse Across Multiple Sectors
In this session, Dr. Katz expands on gender-based violence, emphasizing practical concepts and tools that can be used personally and professionally. This includes how to recognize and support individuals experiencing violence and abuse.
Who Should Attend?
Professionals in sports, media, education, business, health care, and law enforcement who are interested in increasing their knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and abuse.
Session 3: Sector Talk (New!)
Thursday, November 3, 2022, 9-11 am | Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, Calgary | Cost: $60
Tickets to this session include coffee, tea, and light snacks.
Topic: An informal, honest dialogue with Dr. Jackson Katz
This session will allow professionals in the domestic violence and abuse sector to discuss their challenges in engaging male adults and youth.
Who Should Attend? Individuals working in the domestic violence and abuse sector and other human services professionals who would like to hear from one of the world's leading prevention educators and theorists. This includes, but is not limited to:
Shelter staff, outreach workers, child development workers, & leadership of domestic violence and sexual assault organizations
Law enforcement and victim service agencies
Lawyers & policy-makers
Health-care workers
Social workers
About Jackson Katz
Jackson Katz, Ph.D., is the Founder and Director of MVP Strategies. He co-founded the MVP Program in 1993 at Northeastern University’s Center for the Study of Sport in Society. He is the primary author of the program’s groundbreaking curricular materials. He is one of the key architects of the bystander approach to gender violence prevention.
Jackson has delivered thousands of lectures and conducted trainings in 50 states, eight Canadian provinces, and many countries around the world. He is the creator of the award-winning documentaries Tough Guise and Tough Guise 2. He is featured in many popular documentaries, including Miss Representation, The Mask You Live In, and Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes.
He is the author of numerous articles and two critically acclaimed books, The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help, and Man Enough: Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and the Politics of Presidential Masculinity. His TED talk, “Violence against Women is a Men’s Issue,” has been viewed more than 5 million times.
Jackson holds a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, a Masters from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies and Education from UCLA.
Learn more at https://www.jacksonkatz.com/
Please note that while there are suggested audiences for each session, anyone who wants to learn about domestic violence and abuse and the importance of community engagement is welcome to attend any session.
We also offer discounted ticket packages for day one sessions or all three sessions. You can use the form below to place your order. (It may take a moment to load.)
If you have any questions, you can contact our Resource Development Lead, Kelly:
kellys@rowanhouse.ca | 403-601-9162
See you there!
Rowan House Society Golf Tournament
Rowan House is getting set to host it’s first ever Golf Tournament and Fundraiser!
Mark your calendars for a 1pm Shotgun Scramble on Thursday, July 7th at the Highwood Golf Course.
Registration includes: 18 holes of golf with powered cart and admission to the evening banquet.
Don't miss out on the $10,000 Hole in One Opportunity
sponsored by Jim Walker & Sons Real Estate Group!
The theme of this event is “Through the Looking Glass with Rowan House” honouring the journey individuals impacted by domestic violence and abuse go through to rediscover themselves and a world where they can thrive in safe and empowering relationships.
Your participation in this event supports all of the programs and services offered through Rowan House.
Tickets are $200/golfer and include a $70 tax receipt.
** Deadline to purchase is June 29 **
Please register using the form below. And don’t forget to get creative with your team names, outfits, and cart decorations. The team who is “curiouser and curiouser”, as stated by Alice, will win a prize!
PLUS! Don’t miss out on your chance to win big in our BBQ Party Raffle!
Summer is calling and High River Home Hardware, Sobeys and Highwood Distillers want to equip you with everything you need for the ultimate BBQ Party valued at over $1,600!
Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and can be purchased online through our Raffle Box page HERE.
Prize package includes:
a black Moasic 3 Burner Propane BBQ (valued at $599.99 donated by Home Hardware)
$550 worth of meat and BBQ groceries (donated by Sobeys)
$500 worth of product (donated by Highwood Distillers)
The draw will be made after 7pm on July 7th at the tournament banquet. *You do not have to be present to win.
Picnic with a Purpose - Free Family Event
Thanks to special grant funds from Women and Gender Equality Canada, as distributed by Women’s Shelters Canada, Rowan House is able to team up with a number of community agencies to bring you a FREE family picnic and resource fair in George Lane Park.
Join us on Sunday, June 12, from 11am-3pm for fun and games, face painting, a toonie barbeque and much more! Plus a chance to connect with local resources.
This is truly an event for the community, by the community:
Thank you Hitchin Post, P & H and Cuts on Fifth Avenue for joining in on the Picnic Fun!
Free Online Fundraising Workshop hosted by Rowan House and Sponsored by Vitreo
Please RSVP by Monday, March 14th by emailing kellys@rowanhouse.ca
2021 Breakfast with the Guys ~ Virtual Event
You’re invited to join us for our 4th Annual Breakfast with the Guys - where we bring awareness to the small ways you can actually make a big difference for all the women and girls in your life.
Friday, November 5
7am-9am
Virtual Interactive Zoom Presentation
Our 2021 Keynote Speaker is Michael Hoyt, a municipal social worker from Edmonton with extensive experience focused on developing the capacity of allies to dialogue about gender-based violence and the role of men and boys as agents of change. He will be speaking on the lessons learned in his career about possibilities, challenges, and benefits of working with men and his struggles engaging boys. Michael has been striving for the normalization of men working shoulder to shoulder with women from a strength-based approach, focusing on men being important, capable, and necessary allies rather than white knights. Michael believes that most everyone, given a chance, believes relationships work better based on love and respect rather than fear. He will be uncovering and reinforcing the communities’ stories about how we work towards love and respect in relationships.
The Government of Alberta awarded Michael the Inspiration Award in 2017 for his work in Family Violence Prevention. In 2015 the Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) awarded Michael a Men of Honour Award for demonstrating compassion and understanding in his support of women in all aspects of society. In his career, he has felt guided by the words of Lila Watson, an aboriginal activist who urges those with power not just to help others but to find ways in which our mutual liberation binds us together.
Violence and abuse are not issues that should stay behind closed doors—they are the responsibility of the whole community. Together we can take action towards creating a world where everyone thrives in safe and empowering relationships.
*Please note, tickets need to be purchased by Thursday, October 21 to guarantee mailed swag packages will arrive in time for the event on November 5th. Everyone who purchases a ticket after that date will still receive a package, it just may not arrive until after the 5th.
Healthy Relationship Group for Women
No matter what you may have been told in the past or have been led to believe, everyone deserves safe and empowering relationships.
If your relationship feels unhealthy, abusive or “off"; if you’re in need of understanding, support or information - this free, six-week Healthy Relationship group may be for you.
Topics Covered:
Healthy Relationships
Domestic Abuse and the Cycle of Abuse
Impact of Abuse and Coping Skills
Effects of Domestic Abuse on Children
Self-Esteem and Boundaries
Moving Forward and Resources
For more information or to register, please email branches@rowanhouse.ca or call 403-652-3311 by October 29th.
CCIS Community Engagement Forum
Rowan House staff are participating in a Community Engagement Forum hosted by CCIS (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society).
The forum will consist of panel discussions and co-creation workshops about:
1) Supporting Economic Development in Smaller Communities through Immigration, Inclusion, and Welcoming Communities;
2) Welcoming Communities Through Collective and Coordinated Efforts.
Spring Social Celebration & Fundraiser ~ presented by Accenture
Celebration and Fundraiser
In light of the newest restrictions enacted by the government this week, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Drive-In Movie portion of our event. We felt that although there were many thoughts and Covid-19 protocols put into place in the planning of the interactive movie night when fully considering the state the province is in, we couldn’t, in good conscience proceed on May 28th. A safe experience for our guests, volunteers and staff is of utmost importance.
BUT!! There is SOME good news. Our free virtual Bingo night and our 50/50 Raffle will continue as planned and we hope you will all still join us for that!!
We really do want to thank everyone for your support this past crazy year and have some fun with you, and raise a little money for both of us too!
50/50 Cash Raffle | on sale now, extended until June 17
Who doesn’t love a chance to win a bunch of money? Head to our Raffle Box page to get in on a chance to win up to $5,000 (with a guaranteed minimum prize of $2,000!) The final draw will be made on June 17 via Raffle Box’s random number generator and the winner will be contacted by phone and email. Tickets are 1 for $5, 10 for $20 or 50 for $50!
NEW! BBQ Package Raffle | on sale now until June 17
Wondering what to get your dad or husband for Father’s Day? Or maybe you’re on the lookout for a new BBQ for summer? Thanks to Rocky Mountain Equipment, Cargill and Peavey Mart, you have a chance to win a Traeger 575 Wood Pellet Smoker BBQ equipped with bags of pellets and $500 worth of beef steaks valued at a total $1,600! Tickets are $20 each and there are just 200 available so your odds are pretty good! The draw will be made on June 17 via Raffle Box’s random number generator and the winner will be contacted by phone and email.
FREE Virtual Bingo | Wednesday, May 19th | 7-9pm
Register below to receive your complimentary Zoom link to play some Bingo and socialize with Rowan House and members of your community!
Proceeds raised will assist us in continuing to address the issue of domestic abuse and those affected through crisis support, healthy relationship education and community awareness.
Thank you for helping us achieve our vision: that we can all thrive in safe and empowering relationships.
2020 Breakfast with the Guys - Foothills
Join us for our 3rd annual Breakfast with the Guys - where we bring awareness to the small ways you can actually make a big difference for all the women and girls in your life.
Our 2020 Keynote Speaker and Next Gen Men’s Executive Director, Jake Stika is a passionate speaker and facilitator focused on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men, the health and well-being of men in communities, and gender equity in workplaces. Jake was named one of Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40, as well as having earned recognition from Ashoka, the British Council, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.
He has spoken at the United Nations as part of the Canadian Delegation, and participated in the UN Women Safe Cities Initiative Global Forum. He is also a proud advisor to the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association, Canadian Women & Sport, as well as the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter.
When women reach out to us for help, it tends to be after the abuse has taken place. We work hard to support them in their journey to healing and continue to change the lives of many women and children. However, we strongly believe that prevention and education are what will create the cultural shift to ultimately end domestic violence. But we need your help!
Last year’s Breakfast with the Guys event SOLD OUT, so make sure you get your tickets early. It may be a virtual event but we have some fun surprises* and a message to make it worthwhile.
We hope to see you there!
*please note, Swag will only be mailed to the first 250 guests.
If you’d like to play a larger role in this event, please connect with our Resource Development Coordinator to discuss sponsorship opportunities and benefits:
Sarah Davis,
Email: sarahd@rowanhouse.ca
Phone: 403-336-5198
FREE Healthy Relationship Education Group For Women
Are you struggling in a relationship? Not sure why but something doesn’t feel right? Are you coping with any form of abuse? We are here to help.
2019 Breakfast with the Guys - Foothills
If you’d like to play a larger role in this event, please connect with our Donor Engagement Advisor to discuss sponsorship opportunities and benefits:
Peta Glezerson,
Email: petag@rowanhouse.ca
Phone: 403-603-5985
2019 Fundraiser for Hope & Healing - Presented by Accenture
As we look back on a decade of Hope & Healing Galas, we just wanted to take a moment to share with you, the impact this event has made over the years…
By supporting this fundraiser, you have helped:
Build and open a new emergency shelter to keep more women and children safe from abuse,
feed, clothe and support those women and children - helping them heal from trauma and begin a new life,
create a new Transitional Housing program for women and children struggling to find longer-term affordable housing options,
and continue to provide hundreds of school presentations to educate thousands of youth on bullying, dating violence and healthy relationships - to break the intergerational cycle of violence.
Thank you again for making a difference for vulnerable families in our communities.
Join us for our 2019 Fundraiser for Hope & Healing:
Saturday, April 27th at Lynnwood Ranch
Presented by Accenture
Can we count on you to commit to joining us for one night of fun as we launch our Annual Giving Campaign? Every dollar raised at this event will go toward our goal of raising the $800,000 needed above our government operating grant to continue to protect women and children in crisis today and create violence-free communities into the future.
Family Violence remains a significant problem in Alberta and the Foothills, and there’s still a long road ahead to achieving our vision: that every person is safe and secure and lives without abuse. Will you help us continue growing hope for the next 10 years?
Tickets are $100 each or $800 for a Table of 8. Download our Sponsorship Package and Commitment Form to see more ways we can work together to promote your business and make a difference for women and children!
Thank you for your consideration!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
$25,000 Presenting Sponsor
$5,000 Branch Sponsors
$2,500 Leaf Sponsors
1 Billion Rising / International Women's Day
Rowan House Society is getting set for it's 5th annual 1 Billion Rising march
12pm-1pm in High River
Did you know? 1 in 3 women on the planet will be raped or beaten during their lifetime.
That's 1 Billion Women and Girls.
Participants return to George Lane Park after the 2017 march
Meet us at the gazebo in George Lane Park by Noon on March 8th to join us for a lunch hour march through downtown High River, to call for an end to gender-based violence. The 2019 theme is once again Solidarity. Together we rise against all forms of violence and oppression.
Call 403-603-5999 for more information or visit https://www.onebillionrising.org/ to learn more about this global movement.
Then march participants and all community members are invited to the Okotoks United Church for a
International Women's Day Potluck Celebration
5:30pm-8:30pm
Just bring your favourite potluck dish and enjoy Keynote Speaker: Sinela Jurkova PhD (c) Multiple identities in Culturally Diverse Society
The event is free but please RSVP to carol.a.price@shaw.ca by March 4th.
November Soup Sisters
Gather, Eat, and Make a Difference!
Join Rowan House, Soup Sisters and the Millarville Racing and Ag Society for an afternoon filled with lively conversation, chopping, laughter and warm kitchen camaraderie that culminate in a simple, sit-down meal of soup, salad, bread and wine for all participants.
Each event produces approximately 200 servings of fresh soup that goes directly to Rowan House where it is enjoyed by residents, Outreach clients and Healthy Relationship Group participants.
Turn your next team building event or social gathering into a do good, feel good activity!
To book a soup making event contact millarville@soupsisters.org or visit our News Page to see which other dates available.
Please note, Soup Sisters charges a $55 participation fee per person to cover the expenses of ingredients for the soups, the venue and equipment. This ensures that the best ingredients possible are used every time for the soup we provide to women, children and youth.
2018 Breakfast with the Guys - Foothills
Please join us for the 1st annual Breakfast with the Guys* - Foothills!
Enjoy a networking breakfast, followed by a presentation by former Calgary Stampeder, Keon Raymond. Raymond will share his personal story of experiencing family violence and what it means to be a part of the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters Leading Change project.
Then you'll be out the door and on your way back to work by 9am!
When women reach out to us for help, it tends to be after the abuse has taken place. We work hard to support them in their journey to healing and continue to change the lives of many women and children. However, we strongly believe that prevention and education are what will create the cultural shift to ultimately end domestic violence.
Violence and abuse are not issues that should stay behind closed doors - they are the responsibility of the whole community.
So Rowan House is calling on the good guys to be leaders for change.
If you are a leader in the community, Breakfast with the Guys is an opportunity for you to take small steps that will have a big impact. Together we can create a safer future for those who live with violence every day. These are women you know, in your workplace, on your daughter’s soccer team, around you when you are out with friends and those in the causes you support.
*Please note, this event is not limited to men. All are welcome!
September Soup Sisters
Gather, Eat, and Make a Difference!
Join Rowan House, Soup Sisters and the Millarville Racing and Ag Society for an afternoon filled with lively conversation, chopping, laughter and warm kitchen camaraderie that culminate in a simple, sit-down meal of soup, salad, bread and wine for all participants.
Each event produces approximately 200 servings of fresh soup that goes directly to Rowan House where it is enjoyed by residents, Outreach clients and Healthy Relationship Group participants.
Turn your next team building event or social gathering into a do good, feel good activity!
To book a soup making event contact millarville@soupsisters.org or visit our News Page to see which other dates available.
Please note, Soup Sisters charges a $55 participation fee per person to cover the expenses of ingredients for the soups, the venue and equipment. This ensures that the best ingredients possible are used every time for the soup we provide to women, children and youth.
10th Annual Hope & Healing Gala
Rowan House is celebrating its 10th annual Hope & Healing Gala, presented by Accenture!
Join us for an evening of great food, entertainment and fundraising as we celebrate the impact a decade of generosity has made.
Saturday, April 14th, 2018, 5pm-11pm at Lynnwood Ranch in Aldersyde.
Check out this video for a snap shot of last year's event: https://youtu.be/UN85LFFSwbA
Tickets are $200 each or $1,400 for a Table of 8 and proceeds go toward helping us raise $800,000 for our programs and services supporting families affected by abuse, both in-shelter and in the community.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Email gala@rowanhouse.ca for details.
Thank you for your support!
