Celebrating CHC Partner Edgemont Community Association
Community Association Awareness Month Celebrating CHC Partner Edgemont Community Association “Every now and then I will throw on a pot of coffee and invite the moms in, and that’s when you find out what people really need. Someone will mention needing a mattress or something else and I can put the word out in the […]
Bike Event at Vista Heights
Bike Event at Vista Heights The Kiwanis Club of Calgary Chinook in collaboration with Calgary Housing Company and Two Wheel View held a bike and helmet giveaway at their Vista Heights Complex on April 21, 2021. The partners believe it’s a great way to give back to the community, make every child feel special, while […]
Milestone Brings Village Commons One Step Closer
Major Milestone Brings Village Commons One Step Closer at East Village Place Construction at the Village Commons has wrapped up and CHC’s partner carya has moved in – exciting developments that bring us one step closer to realizing the vision of a new community hub at Calgary Housing Company’s East Village Place. Village Commons is […]
Fire Prevention: Serve up fire safety in the kitchen
Fire Prevention: Serve up fire safety in the kitchen Serve up fire safety in the kitchen with info and video resources provided by our friends at the Calgary Fire Department. Most cooking fires start in the kitchen from overheated cooking oil or food left cooking on the stovetop unattended. Check out tips, links and video […]
November 22 is National Housing Day
November 22 is National Housing Day Join us in celebrating the achievements of our sector, while recognizing the work that still needs to be done, so that all Canadians have a safe place to call home. COVID-19 has reminded everyone of how important it is to have access to safe and affordable housing. In a […]
CHC Partnership with I Can For Kids supports thousands of kids!
Partnership with I Can For Kids supports thousands of kids! Partnership between CHC and I Can For Kids helps to distribute almost $200,000 in grocery cards to help thousands of kids and families at CHC managed properties this summer. Building partnerships with community agencies, programs and advocates has been a primary strategy for Calgary Housing […]
Construction of East Village Commons Underway at CHC Property
Construction underway on Village Commons at CHC’s East Village Place New community space is a partnership between Calgary Housing Company, carya, and Calgary Municipal Land Corporation Calgary Housing Company (CHC), in partnership with carya and the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), is excited to announce the start of construction of Village Commons – a brand new […]
June 21 is National Indigenous People’s Day
June 21 is National Indigenous People’s Day On June 21, Canada will be celebrating National Indigenous People’s Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Let’s gather together – online – to celebrate the rich cultures and stories of Indigenous peoples in Alberta. Join Calgary Housing […]
FREE Back packs for kids Program from the Mustard Seed
FREE Backpacks for Kids Program from the Mustard Seed Need a backpack for your kids going back to school in the fall? The Backpacks for Kids Program is an annual campaign where organizations and individuals donate backpacks for children in need. With backpacks and access to basic school supplies, students come to school prepared to […]
Three ways you can help Women In Need Society
Three ways you can help Women In Need Society By Sarah Woodgate When people are in need, Calgarians respond. It’s one of the reasons Calgary is such a great place to live. Right now Women In Need Society (WINS) is asking Calgarians for a little help. In late March, WINS Executive Director Karen Ramchuk announced […]
