One of the sessions of our Compass Conference in May was Motherhood and the Mental Health Load. There was suggestions that mothers/caregivers might meet regularly over the next year to share successes and challenges of being a fundraiser AND a caregiver, and how we can lift each other up. We are pleased to share that our first gathering will be on November 8th, 2023 at 5pm at Gravity Café and Wine Bar in Inglewood (909 10 St SE, Calgary AB T2G 0S7). 

This group will be moderated by Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji, CFRE and Whitney Bawel, CFRE. Whitney is the Senior Development Officer of Major Gifts and Planning at the YWCA Calgary, and sits as a Professional Development & Advancement Committee Member on AFP Calgary. Danisha is the Manager of Fund Development with Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and sits as a Strategic Planning Member with AFP Global, and former Member for AFP Global’s Women’s Initiative Impact Committee.  

Please note that this will be a safe and inclusive space and if you are unable to find child care, you are welcome to bring your child(ren) with you. 

We hope to have these types of gatherings quarterly and possibly include a book club, so please come prepared to share what types of topics/issues you’d like to discuss and possible books you think would benefit the group. 

Please RSVP so we can reserve an appropriate space at the café. Thank you! 

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10 people are attending Motherhood Mental Load – Inaugural Gathering