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Seeking Innovative, Long-term Funding Solutions
Days into the start of my role as Vice President of Social Enterprise, the CHF held its Project Homeless Connect event, where people struggling with homelessness can get a meal, haircut and a range of other services. It was a Saturday so I took my 12 year old daughter, Lauren, with me. We were cheerfully greeted at the entrance by a volunteer who gave us tickets for lunch and a map where we could find other services. Lauren whispered to me, "Dad, she thinks we are homeless." As we walked around chatting with people it was clear to both of us that you don’t always know who is struggling.
Finding Calgary's Rough Sleepers
On January 18, 2012, I had the chance to be part of Calgary's first homeless count since 2008. Approximately 200 people volunteered, including: Calgary Police Service, City of Calgary Bylaw officers, non-profit agency outreach teams, parking authority staff, and Calgary Stampede and the University of Calgary employees.
Bishop Henry encourages all faiths in Calgary to help end homelessness
The CHF hosted an All Faiths Breakfast on Tuesday, October 11, as part of the 15th Annual Homeless Awareness Week, in order to raise awareness and garner support among different faith leaders for ending homelessness in Calgary. Key speakers such as Tom Jackson (homeless advocate and actor/singer), Bishop Fred Henry, Tim Hearn (immediate past chair of CHF), and Mayor Naheed Nenshi, encouraged guests to initiate ways their faith communities could help end homelessness in Calgary.
Insight into Mark Horvath
Fostering Community Spirit at Acadia Place
I’ve met families who’ve had to leave their country because of war, crime or corruption. Many of these families had to leave beloved homes, professions and friends behind and start over with very little.
Chance and Decision and Some Housing First Help
Project Homeless Connect 12 - May 28, 2011
don't ignore me: Students Battle Homelessness Stereotypes
This last school semester, I had the privilege of working with a gung-ho group of third-year Public Relations students at Mount Royal University. As a graduate of the Public Relations degree myself, it was fun to be back on campus with my peers.
PHC 11 Participant Stories
In February 19, 2011, the CHF hosted Project Homeless Connect 11. Approximately 820 Calgarians experiencing or at risk of homelessness received services and supports from more than 40 agencies at the event, held at Suncor Energy Centre. Here are some of their stories, compiled by Scott Ranson, who volunteered to interview participants on the day.