We’ve always been bold. Now we’re GOLD.

This year, we’re celebrating five decades of educating and advocating in Calgary and beyond.

Join us as we highlight the trailblazers and share the exciting, important, and sometimes shocking stories that have shaped 50 years of progress and brought us here today.

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From Then to Now

Our story began in 1970 when a group of women came together in respect for women’s lives and their ability to make choices about their own bodies.

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From the Archives

Photos and news clippings from our 50 years highlight some of our most poignant memories and the incredible individuals who have been part of our story.

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First-hand Experiences

Stories about and from the incredible individuals who have been a part of our story and have shaped the Centre for Sexuality throughout our history.

Coming Soon!

Announcing our Half-Century Fund!

Always Bold, Now Gold.

“I have to say I think that organization has been bold every day of its life – every day of its life – and of course it turns gold because of that! There is consistency in every thread of everything that we do and every day we have to be bold … and we are!”

~Elly Silverman, Founder, Calgary Birth Control Association

In 2022, Centre for Sexuality is celebrating 50 extraordinary years of advocacy, education, and change.

Since 1972 as the Calgary Birth Control Association/Calgary Sexual Health Centre/Centre for Sexuality, our work has been driven by people who care about the issues we address, the clients that we serve, and the communities that we seek to build. We have remained innovative because individuals have always stepped up and supported us financially, enabling us to respond to emerging needs as well as continue the core work that is vital to the health and wellness of our community.

That is why we are so thrilled to announce the Half Century Fund, a fundraising initiative that is future focused and driven by the fifty years of work we have done in the community. A generous group of donors have come together to establish this special legacy fund that will support the Centre’s future bold initiatives, and help us to influence individuals, communities, and systems to support our mission of sexual well-being for all.

The Fund’s founding donors include past board chair and champion of the Centre, Pat Cochrane; an anonymous donor; and our current Board, who together have contributed an initial $75,000 to match community donations. Our goal for this golden anniversary year is to raise an additional $75,000 from the community.

Please be part of the next 50 years of bold community change for future generations through a gift to the Half Century Fund today. All gifts to the Fund will be matched up to a total of $75,000 thanks to the Half Century Fund’s inaugural donors!

To join us, please click here to donate. Indicate Half-Century Fund in the Notes/Special Gift Instructions.

Announcing our Half-Century Fund!

Always Bold, Now Gold.

“I have to say I think that organization has been bold every day of its life – every day of its life – and of course it turns gold because of that! There is consistency in every thread of everything that we do and every day we have to be bold … and we are!

~Elly Silverman, Founder, Calgary Birth Control Association

In 2022, Centre for Sexuality is celebrating 50 extraordinary years of advocacy, education, and change.

Since 1972 as the Calgary Birth Control Association/Calgary Sexual Health Centre/Centre for Sexuality, our work has been driven by people who care about the issues we address, the clients that we serve, and the communities that we seek to build. We have remained innovative because individuals have always stepped up and supported us financially, enabling us to respond to emerging needs as well as continue the core work that is vital to the health and wellness of our community.

That is why we are so thrilled to announce the Half Century Fund, a fundraising initiative that is future focused and driven by the fifty years of work we have done in the community. A generous group of donors have come together to establish this special legacy fund that will support the Centre’s future bold initiatives, and help us to influence individuals, communities, and systems to support our mission of sexual well-being for all.

The Fund’s founding donors include past board chair and champion of the Centre, Pat Cochrane; an anonymous donor; and our current Board, who together have contributed an initial $75,000 to match community donations. Our goal for this golden anniversary year is to raise an additional $75,000 from the community.

Please be part of the next 50 years of bold community change for future generations through a gift to the Half Century Fund today. All gifts to the Fund will be matched up to a total of $75,000 thanks to the Half Century Fund’s inaugural donors!

To join us, please click here to donate. Indicate Half-Century Fund in the Notes/Special Gift Instructions.

50th Anniversary Posts

We have come a long way in 50 years, but we also know there is still work to be done, and we need your help. Give today to contribute to the next five decades of advocacy, education and training!

Are you a former staff member, a board member or volunteer of CBCA, Calgary Sexual Health Centre or Centre for Sexuality? We want to hear from you! Please email pkrause@centreforsexuality.ca to ensure you’re on our Alumni list.