This year we are coming together to support HER Victory, a Calgary organization.
HER Victory is a frontline organization dedicated to supporting women who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation, addiction, and human trafficking. Located in Calgary’s Forest Lawn community—located on one of Calgary’s last known prostitution strolls—we provide a safe haven where women can find respite, resources, and support. Our proactive outreach meets women where they are, building relationships rooted in trust and understanding. Beyond immediate assistance, we offer counseling, addiction treatment, advocacy, and a pathway to healing and recovery. With compassion and commitment, we walk alongside these women, empowering them to reclaim their lives and build a brighter future.
H.E.R stands for Healing Exit Restoration
HER Victory offers a comprehensive range of programs and services to support women affected by exploitation, addiction, and human trafficking. Their key initiatives include:
Support Worker/Case Management: Personalized support and advocacy tailored to each woman's unique needs, focusing on restoring health, sobriety, purpose, and dignity.
Prison Outreach: Weekly programs and one-on-one relationship building within Calgary's Women's Remand Prison to connect with inmates facing exploitation and introduce them to HER Victory's services upon release.
Drop-In Hours: Accessible on-site support for immediate needs, including resources and counseling, available from 12-2 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Eastside Victory Church in Calgary.
Hot Meals, Hampers & Care Packages: Daily provision of hot meals, emergency food hampers, and care packages containing practical necessities.
Showers: Facilities offering hot showers, clean towels, and hygiene packs to promote personal hygiene and well-being.
Pregnancy Care: Specialized advocacy and care for pregnant women involved in the sex trade or experiencing homelessness.
Health Assistance: Collaboration with community health partners to provide medical and mental health support, including testing, appointments, and follow-up.
Stroll Street Teams: Active outreach in areas known for prostitution, offering care packages and information about HER Victory's programs to encourage hope and connection.
Parlour Outreach: Engagement with massage parlours involved in illegal activities to build trusting relationships and provide supportive options for women.
Housing: Secure, supportive housing to provide stability and a foundation for healing.
Program: Specialized, trauma-informed care programs focusing on life skills development and fostering a supportive community to help women heal and thrive.
Through these initiatives, HER Victory empowers women to rebuild their lives and embrace a hopeful future.