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Donald Trump’s ‘sock rocket’ blunder inadvertently helps homeless Calgarians
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
A slip-of-the-tongue from U.S. President Donald Trump has led to major exposure for a small Calgary company. Continue reading
Local hockey tournament to help homeless in Calgary
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
The Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament runs in every major city across the country and has played out here in Calgary for the past 12 years. Continue reading
The Mustard Seed helps man find community, home in Calgary
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
“He came in really caring for the other guests, for people who experienced things that he did”, Andrew Gusztak on Mustard Seed guest and volunteer Gary Wise. Continue reading
Calgary woman starts food bank for homeless people’s pets: ‘That’s really helpful’
By Gil Tucker Reporter
A Calgary woman is collecting donations for her Street Pet Project: “We realized how desperate some of these individuals are.” Continue reading
Calgarians take ‘Steps to End Homelessness’ in 10th annual stair climb
For every set of stairs completed on the McHugh Bluff Stairs on Memorial Drive — 167 steps — money goes to Inn from the Cold. Continue reading
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Calgarians hold shirtless run to help homeless: ‘People thought I was crazy!’
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Calgarians are running shirtless through cold winter weather to increase empathy and raise money to help the city’s homeless. Continue reading
Airdrie seniors bring winter warmth to Calgary homeless shelter
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Airdrie women put their favourite hobby to very good use by knitting blankets for those using a Calgary homeless shelter. Continue reading
‘She’s safe here’: Supportive housing opens in Calgary for women in crisis
The Maple has 25 units with a shared kitchen, meeting rooms and around-the-clock support for women in crisis in Calgary. Continue reading
Calgary homeless shelter experiencing pressure from demand and the weather
By Joel Senick Anchor and reporter
Officials at a Calgary homeless shelter are asking the public for winter items. Continue reading
New transit initiative aims to reduce negative encounters on trains in downtown Calgary
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Taking the train in downtown Calgary can sometimes be intimidating for transit users who may encounter impaired people. But a new approach to dealing with Calgary’s vulnerable population at train stations is hoping to change that. Continue reading