The Back Porch

08/26/2022

Congratulations to these mothers on their very first pop up shop! Thank you Catholic Social Services for inviting the Market at Gianna to your annual Evening at the Mac.

08/18/2022

A great resource for women in Edmonton!

You deserve respect

That’s why each person who visits the Pregnancy Care Centre is valued, heard, and respected.

If you’re experiencing an unexpected pregnancy and need support, contact us today. www.pregnancycarecentre.ca

08/12/2022

Community is so important for everyone! We're very glad this young woman has this opportunity.

Sasha MacDonald is again going to the event hosted by Chelsie Hill, founder of the Rollettes dance team that features women in wheelchairs

08/11/2022

Come visit us! We'd love to speak to you and help with whatever situation you are in. Call us at 780-421-9941 or email [email protected].

08/09/2022

Friendships really can last a lifetime!

Five women from Edmonton have managed to keep their childhood friendship alive for 60 years. The key to their success? Putting in the effort.

08/08/2022

08/04/2022

Check out this list of amazingly talented ladies in Edmonton and surrounding area but together by Linda Hoang.

Use this Guide to 41 Edmonton Area Women Artists, Makers, and Entrepreneurs as a resource to support and celebrate incredibly talented women creating amazing things and making our communities a better place.

08/03/2022

Just breath. Call us at 780-421-9941 if you are experiencing an unanticipated pregnancy and just need to talk.

07/29/2022

Another empowered teen mother! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/young-mother-valedictorian-1.6499421?fbclid=IwAR38C2_SWYp6B-VmUCHgyE0KRI5ds5RmTnzofAPZ3UynxV8u1rVqP59tQXI

As the school year comes to an end for high school students, Kiwi Marois has many reasons to celebrate. She graduated as valedictorian from Braemar School on the same day as her daughter's first birthday.

07/21/2022

Check out this article about this amazing young Edmonton woman! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/young-mother-valedictorian-1.6499421?fbclid=IwAR38C2_SWYp6B-VmUCHgyE0KRI5ds5RmTnzofAPZ3UynxV8u1rVqP59tQXI

As the school year comes to an end for high school students, Kiwi Marois has many reasons to celebrate. She graduated as valedictorian from Braemar School on the same day as her daughter's first birthday.

07/20/2022

Believe it! If you're having anxiety about a pregnancy, give us a call at 780-421-9941. We'd love to help talk you through your options and support you the best we can.

07/01/2022

Happy Canada Day from The Back Porch! Enjoy your weekend!

06/23/2022

A great story about an Edmonton woman doing real work to support diversity in our community!

Watch Edmonton woman makes a difference one doll at a time Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

06/22/2022

Before you decide anything, it's important to know your options. We can go through the options of abortion, adoption, and parenting in a caring and thoughtful environment. Call 780-421-9941 to speak to someone or book an appointment.

06/21/2022

Some great events for women in Edmonton coming up!

Lining up plans in Edmonton? Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, you'll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest.

06/17/2022

The Pregnancy Care Centre here in Edmonton is a wonderful place to go if you need pregnancy supports.

If you're facing an unexpected pregnancy, you may feel like you need support. We understand. We'll help you explore your options and provide accurate information.

06/16/2022

This looks neat!

Edmonton Woman's Show, a consumer tradeshow, is a staple of the Edmonton community for over 30 years! Get info on attending or exhibiting at the Show!

06/14/2022

Learn more about your body!

Stop obsessing about your so-called "flaws," for starters.

06/12/2022

06/10/2022

Check out The Gianna Centre! It's an amazing place for pregnancy support here in Edmonton. https://www.facebook.com/Giannayeg

06/03/2022

a treasury of little stories about wonderful mothers written from the perspective of their children.

Readers share their heartwarming and inspiring short stories about motherhood and what it has taught them.

06/02/2022

WINhouse is an is an organization that helps women escape gender-based violence.

Empowering domestic abuse victims

06/01/2022

We can help. You are not alone in this, even if it feels that way. There is a community here in Edmonton that wants to support you and your children. Give us a call at 780-421-9941 to speak to someone who cares.

05/31/2022

Essential Life Skills for Every Woman!

Be ready for anything.

05/27/2022

"...she says parents also need to encourage kids rather than put them down. "The parents need to understand that it is a misstep, not a mistake. It is a child of God, not a child out of wedlock," says Betts. "I think we deny ourselves our dreams because people talk us out of them, talk us out of our real purpose for being on this earth."

Three Detroit women who had children as teenagers defied the odds to become productive, successful professionals. Here's how they did it—and their advice for other struggling young mothers.

05/26/2022

The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women is a great organization, check out their many programs in Alberta!

The IAAW provides a number of programs and services to promote the advancement of Aboriginal women in Alberta. Click below to learn more: Building Our Bundle This is a six-week online mental and sp…

05/25/2022

Everyone needs to talk sometimes. An unanticipated pregnancy can be a really scary and stressful thing. You also have hormones that contribute to anxiety running through your body. Take a deep breath and call us at 780-421-9941 to speak to someone calm and non-judgmental about your options for pregnancy.

05/24/2022

This is a great article that discusses what foster care ACTUALLY is! https://www.rehumanizeintl.org/post/myths-and-misconceptions-surrounding-foster-care?fbclid=IwAR0UJrDAZPQxwvV68cztoayrJYk7vgCBWMTMXMq7a0UMlXwCd4aWmHX3Oow

by Stephanie Hauer — The foster care system is designed to provide temporary support to children who cannot have their needs met in their current living environment. As such, it is relevant in conversations about a host of dehumanizing issues, ranging from abortion to domestic abuse to inescapable...

05/20/2022

Look at these amazing mothers! It makes it easy to be thankful for the abundance we have here in Canada!

Wherever they are, mothers will do anything for their children. At UNICEF, we witness it every day while we work to help children and their families survive and thrive. For Mother’s Day, be inspired by some of those short stories about mothers who do everything they can to keep their children safe...

05/19/2022

This is an amazing organization for Indigenous women who are interested in learning more about their amazing heritage!

Indigenous Women’s Program This program encourages Indigenous women to reconnect with their culture and develop a sense of themselves as Indigenous peoples. It supports the efforts of women in reducing the likelihood that they will come in contact, or continue to with the legal system. This progra...

05/14/2022

You are glowing girl!