Calgary, Alta (Sept. 24, 2020) – Approximately 40 Calgarians will be moved out of homelessness and into long-term housing by March 31, 2021, thanks to a new bridge housing program in a Martindale apartment building. The program will see individuals receive temporary housing at Kootenay Lodge with on-site support services so …
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Colin lived on the street for 15 years prior to finding housing at Aurora on the Park, a HomeSpace building in Sunnyside. He has been living there for three years now. It was just him and his three kids after his wife passed in 1995. He raised them for a …
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As a woman who experienced homelessness, Jessica feels lucky to have a safe place to call her home. After leaving an abusive partner, Jessica had no one to turn to for support. She worked hard to keep a roof over her head, taking on low-paying, part time jobs to try …
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MaryAnne lived homeless for nearly 20 years before moving into Prelude, one of HomeSpace’s 27 buildings. In 1975, when she was just a girl, MaryAnne was taken from her birth parents and placed with foster parents after witnessing her father violently abuse her mother. Her older siblings all went to …
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An Update on the Assisted Self-Isolation Site (ASIS) August 21, 2020 Since April 6, 2020, the ASIS has provided isolation spaces to more than 300 homeless Calgarians who have experienced symptoms or been diagnosed with COVID-19. In addition, over 55 people have transitioned from ASIS into long-term Housing First programs, while …
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, homeless shelters are particularly high-risk locations for outbreak. With nearly 3,000 vulnerable citizens experiencing homelessness and thousands more at risk, shelters are crowded with limited opportunities for patrons to practice social distancing or health officials’ recommended hygiene measures. HomeSpace and Inn from the Cold found an …
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An Update on the Assisted Self-Isolation Site (ASIS) Since April 6, 2020, the ASIS has provided isolation spaces to more than 300 homeless Calgarians who have experienced symptoms or been diagnosed with COVID-19. In addition, over 55 people have transitioned from ASIS into long-term Housing First programs, while more than 35 …
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March 3, 2020 – Calgary, AB – Calgary homebuilder Jayman BUILT (Jayman) announced its renewed commitment to help end homelessness in Calgary. For each Jayman home sold in 2020, the builder will donate $1,000 to be shared between four Alberta charities, including HomeSpace Society (HomeSpace). Jayman will also host a …
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February 20, 2020 – Calgary, AB – HomeSpace Society (HomeSpace) is breaking ground on a 51-unit affordable housing development in Calgary’s Beltline neighbourhood that marks their first independent affordable housing construction build since the RESOLVE campaign concluded nearly two years ago. Born out of Calgary’s 10-year Plan to End Homelessness, …
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This January cold snap is a good reminder to count our blessings if we have a warm roof over our head – and help ensure those that don’t are not left without supports. If you see a vulnerable person outside, ask them if they are okay and contact the Alpha …
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