by joy.domingo.glenn@freshwatercreative.ca | Nov 25, 2024 | Addictions Support, News, Uncategorized
Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue that has affected individuals, families, and communities across Alberta for decades. As we reflect on the past 50 years, it is essential to recognize both the progress made in addiction awareness and the challenges that...
by joy.domingo.glenn@freshwatercreative.ca | Nov 21, 2024 | Housing, News
As we recognize National Housing Day, it’s essential to reflect on the critical role that housing plays in the well-being of individuals and families in our community. As we reflect on the past 50 years, it is essential to recognize both the progress made in...
by joy.domingo.glenn@freshwatercreative.ca | Nov 14, 2024 | News
National Philanthropy Day is a special occasion to recognize and celebrate the profound impact that charitable giving and volunteerism have on our communities. It’s a day dedicated to honoring individuals, organizations, and foundations that make a difference through...
by joy.domingo.glenn@freshwatercreative.ca | Oct 31, 2024 | News
Several years ago, our current President and CEO, Sandra Clarkson, attended a talk by Iain De Jong of OrgCode Consulting, where he spoke passionately about how shelters could be a driving force in ending homelessness. His message was clear: by adopting a...
by Spencer Yu | Oct 28, 2024 | News
At the DI, we witness the housing crisis in Calgary every day. The impact of housing instability is immediate, severe, and widespread. Unfortunately, this crisis is not isolated to Calgary; it stretches across Canada, affecting communities big and small. We need to...
by joy.domingo.glenn@freshwatercreative.ca | Sep 27, 2024 | News
September 30 marks National Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Today, we wear orange to acknowledge that for more than a century, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their homes and placed in residential schools, as part of a...
