CHF is proud to be one of the 14 agencies benefiting from the 2015 Calgary Herald Christmas Fund. The funds raised through the Calgary Herald’s Christmas Fund Campaign will be used to support Coordinated Access and Assessment (CAA). What is CAA? Homeless individuals are not a homogenous population, and various interventions are necessary to successfully […]
Everyone deserves a place to call home which is safe, affordable, secure and appropriate. Please help make this a reality for everyone! CHF Annual Giving Campaign Since 2008, when Calgary’s Plan to End Homelessness was launched, the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) and its partner agencies in the homeless-serving sector have worked together to bring Calgarians home. […]
“We often look at the society we live in [in Canada] as being a peaceful and tranquil place where we can go about our lives. It’s not always evident, except on Remembrance Day, as to how it came about. Taking part in battles, fighting for our freedoms, being involved in peacekeeping missions and working through […]
On October 15, 2015 NGX (a subsidiary of TMX Group) hosted their 2nd Annual Charity Trading Day, which raised $250,000 for three amazing Calgary charities: The Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Special Olympics and you guessed it – the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF). NGX’s charity day initiative started last year in memory of long-time NGX employee […]
Homecoming Party draws attention to the epicentre of homelessness No matter the times, Calgarians give so it hurts a little less for someone else. Calgary. Alberta – November 3, 2015 — Corporate Calgary has long been known for its commitment to giving back to community. “Giving and supporting one another is the Calgary way,” […]
Justine and Lee Dowd recently moved back to Calgary to be closer to friends and family. In celebration, the couple hosted a Housewarming Party with a philanthropic twist. In lieu of gifts, the Dowd’s asked their guests to consider giving a donation to the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF). The evening of the housewarming, Saturday, September […]
On Monday, September 21st, we saw an incredible thing. We watched 500 people line up to vote. And it wasn’t even a real election. It was a fake. A mock election. And those who lined up? They live on the streets. They have no home. So we organized a mock election to help them get […]
Great minds think alike… But if we all thought alike there would be no change. On Tuesday, September 22, over 65 board chairs and CEO’s in the participated in a CEO/Chair Connectivity Breakfast hosted by the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) and The Mustard Seed. Rene Collins of the Metis Calgary Family Services graciously opened the […]
On October 19, Canada will hold a federal election. In the homeless sector, voting in an election is not a common practice. This year, members of the CHF Client Advisory Committee, want to change that. They are planning a ‘mock election’ to take place on Monday, September 21st complete with ballot boxes, screening officers and candidates […]
On August 25th, the Calgary Homeless Foundation received a gift from a little girl far beyond her years. She sent us letter, painstakingly crafted in the way of children, with a donation and a touching explanation as to why she chose us. Having travelled here from Florida to visit our city and the Calgary Stampede […]
