About the ‘Vote Housing’ campaign to end homelessness
About the ‘Vote Housing’ campaign to end homelessness Vote Housing is a national non-partisan campaign to end homelessness and make housing safe and affordable in Canada As Canada reopens and vaccination rates increase, a federal election is anticipated for the fall. In anticipation of the election, the Vote Housing campaign launched on June 17, 2021 as […]
Poor Air Quality in Calgary
Poor Air Quality in Calgary As per Environment Canada on Friday July 23, 2021, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Poor air quality due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour. Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or […]
Join carya’s Stronger Cafe Mondays and Thursdays in August
Join carya’s Stronger Cafe Mondays and Thursdays in August Join carya for an opportunity to build a variety of skills and habits related to increasing confidence, setting and achieving learning goals, and to connect! This summer join for 8 drop-in sessions – come to those that interest you! Sessions are Mondays and Thursdays in August from 2-3:30pm at Village Commons […]
Resources to support CHC residents during Extreme Heat Event
Resources to support residents during extreme heat event The temperatures this week are expected to be over 30 degrees Celsius for 5 straight days, with the temperatures cooling to the low 30’s on the weekend. Follow these tips for staying cool, as well as signs of heat related illness you should watch for in yourself, […]
Residents Nurture Wellness Area in Southview
Residents Nurture Wellness Area in Southview The wellness space and garden area at CHC’s Southview property not only grows beautiful blooms of flowers, it also grows a stronger community. Residents at Southview have been nurturing their wellness area to get it ready for summer. Over the past few months, they began preparing the flower beds by pulling out […]
Getting Ready for a Safe Summer
Getting Ready for a Safe Summer Summer is just around the corner, so we have put together resources to help you get ready and stay safe while having fun. Read on for: COVID-19 safety this summer Fire safety resources Tips for trampoline and swimming pool safety Tips for preventing mold and pests COVID-19 Safety this Summer […]
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 […]
Springtime Resources for CHC Tenants
Springtime Resources for CHC Tenants Spring is here! We’ve compiled some helpful resources from the City of Calgary on springtime activities you can do with the whole family, springtime activities specifically for kids, and spring cleaning and gardening resources available from the City! See below for: Spring time Activities Activities for Kids Spring Cleaning and Yard […]
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 […]
May 3 to 9 is CMHA’s Mental Health Week
May 3 to 9 is CMHA’s Mental Health Week Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week to recognize the importance of protecting mental health. Now in its 70th year, Mental Health Week has become a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental […]
