Calgary Cares
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102 years of wisdom: Calgary man shares his story through ‘kindness-gram’"A kindness gram is a simple way to send a thank-you to someone."CanadaOct 9, 2020
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Calgary’s caped crusader: An unsung superhero emerges amid COVID-19"She’s just been a light during this dark time."CanadaJul 10, 2020
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Milo the magnificent: Calgary rescue dog goes viral for his extreme smartsHe knows 95 tricks and counting but Milo's main goal during the COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading smiles.HealthJul 3, 2020
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Calgary Cares: Veterans Association Food Bank sees unprecedented need; businesses step up to helpThe charity has given out more than $21,000 and 304 food hampers since the pandemic began in the middle of March.HealthJun 26, 2020
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Calgary Cares: YYC Kids Ride puts out call for donated bicyclesYYC Kids Ride is helping ensure every kid in Calgary their own bike.CanadaJun 25, 2020
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Calgary Cares: Calgary charity sees huge spike in need, spending $10K per month to helpThe Calgary charity Wings of Hope for Africa is seeing a big increase in the number of families reaching out during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaJun 24, 2020
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Calgary Cares: Local barbershops show they’re a cut above during COVID-19 pandemicAt least two barbershops in Calgary have offered free haircuts for first responders and health-care workers amid COVID-19.CanadaJun 23, 2020
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Calgary Cares: Health-care students to help vulnerable Calgarians during COVID-19 and beyond"Our services are available to anyone in the community who needs the additional help." said Chloe Lee, Bag Half Full volunteer and University of Alberta medical student.CanadaJun 22, 2020
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Calgary Cares: Samaritan Club helping new parents struggling during COVID-19"It really makes us proud that we can do this and help in any way we can," said Sherry Pelensky, the chair of the club's layette committee.HealthJun 11, 2020
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Calgary Cares: Rock hunt groups help bring social connection to communities during COVID-19Members are asked to paint rocks with an image, kind word or inspirational message. Some will also ask that you mark the rock with the group it belongs to and then seal it to protect against the elements.FeaturesJun 9, 2020
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