CHC Strongly Recommends Face Coverings in Properties
CHC Strongly Recommends Face Coverings in Properties On August 1, a City of Calgary bylaw will come into effect requiring Calgarians to wear face coverings in public places. Although this bylaw does not apply to residential properties including those operated by Calgary Housing Company, CHC is strongly recommending that all tenants wear face coverings in […]
Information for tenants about face mask distribution
Information for tenants about face mask distribution Calgary Housing Company will be receiving masks from the Government of Alberta to distribute to CHC tenants as part of the COVID-19 response. Calgary Housing Company supports the health, safety and well-being of our tenants and will be distributing face masks at our more highly populated locations throughout the […]
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 […]
Calgary’s Neighbour Day June 20, 2020
Calgary’s Neighbour Day June 20, 2020 Neighbour Day is a yearly celebration of Calgary’s strong community spirit. It started in 2014 in honour of the incredible support and generosity Calgarians showed after the 2013 floods. Now it’s an opportunity to connect with our neighbours, show how we care for each other and celebrate how we […]
Essential Visitor Policy Cancelled
Essential Visitor Policy Cancelled as of Friday, June 12 In April, Calgary Housing Company implemented the Essential Visitor’s Policy to support our community’s efforts to “flatten the curve” and protect our friends and neighbors from exposure to COVID-19. On June 9, 2020, the Government of Alberta advised that they will be initiating Alberta Relaunch Stage 2 […]
Happy Seniors’ Week from Calgary Housing Company
Happy Seniors’ Week from Calgary Housing Company! Seniors’ week is June 1-7, 2020. Help us celebrate seniors’ week by supporting, recognizing and honouring seniors in your community. Seniors are a vital part of our communities. As parents and grandparents, mentors and friends, employees and employers, they make a difference in our lives. And it is important […]
Flood Preparedness in Calgary during a pandemic
Flood Preparedness in Calgary during a pandemic According to the City of Calgary, we can experience flooding any time of year, but flooding is most likely to happen between May 15 and July 15, when we historically receive our largest rainfalls. While we can’t prevent flooding entirely, the best way to ease the added stress […]
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 […]
Food Resources Available in Calgary
Food Resources and Supports Available to Calgarians Local agencies, organizations and individuals have been coming together to make sure every Calgarian has access to food. We recently added a bunch of new resources to our Community Supports page, and rounded up all the food resources together in this one post. Food Hampers and Other Supports […]
Opportunity for Tenants to Develop Advocacy Skills
Opportunity for Tenants to Develop Advocacy Skills Canadian Housing and Renewal Association creates new tenant leadership group. At Calgary Housing Company we encourage tenants to get involved with their community. The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) has a great opportunity for tenants who wish to become better advocates to speak on behalf of the tenant community […]
