Meet Us
We are passionate about guiding the fight against homelessness.
What We Do
We allocate resources for highest impact and outcomes, build knowledge and understanding, and galvanize public and political will to ensure people have the right housing and supports at the right time. Read our annual report for more information, and discover how we are funded and who we fund to accomplish this work.
History
Calgary Homeless Foundation was created in 1998 by our visionary founder Art Smith.
A decade later, we implemented the 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness—the first of its kind in Canada, resulting in nearly 10,000 people housed.
Today, we continue to guide the fight against homelessness, synchronizing the efforts of governments, agencies, and community to create an integrated system of care for people experiencing homelessness.
Learn all about our extraordinary founder, Art Smith. Read more about our early highlights and view a timeline of our latest achievements.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the land upon which we gather is Indigenous land. We also recognize that the traditional Blackfoot name of this place, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, is Mohkinstsis, which we now call Calgary. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on Treaty 7 territory and the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, as well as the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda comprising of the Goodstoney, Bearspaw, and Chiniki First Nations. This territory is also home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta Districts 5 and 6.
Who We Are
We are a team of people from different walks of life, united by one purpose: to help guide the collective fight against homelessness in Calgary.
Meet our board members, our Executive Leadership team, and the men, women and youth with lived experiences of homelessness who inspire us every day.
If you want to join our team, check out our latest job postings. Learn about our culture and organization, as well as the perks and benefits that come from working with us.
