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12 Days of carya Featuring MEG Energy

  12 Days of carya is here, from December 1st through 16th we will be celebrating our supporters who have chosen to make an investment in carya’s essential services! We want to celebrate our supporters by showcasing the impact they have made in the community. MEG Energy is a proudly Canadian energy company supplying the world with environmentally and socially responsible energy while generating long-term value… Read more »

12 Days of carya Featuring SAIT

  12 Days of carya is here! From December 1st through 16th, we will celebrate our supporters who have chosen to invest in carya’s essential services. Students enrolled in SAIT’s Project Management course are transforming theory into philanthropy and commerce into the community through a lesson in giving! Student groups from the School of Business took on projects which aimed to raise funds for Calgary-area charities…. Read more »

12 Days of carya Featuring EFW Radiology

  12 Days of carya is here! from December 1st through 16th, we will be celebrating our supporters who have chosen to make an investment in carya’s essential services. EFW Radiology has helped countless Calgarians that have sought support with mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being by generously funding carya initiatives. This month, carya and EFW Radiology are celebrating a 10-year partnership that has directly impacted… Read more »

Creating Connection to Bridge Gaps

  Each day, we are immersed in technology. From looking up the daily forecast to checking our bank statements or having a virtual meeting, we are constantly connected – evolving and adapting to the latest updates. For many of the seniors carya serves, this constant evolution can be an overwhelming consideration. Technology has become a barrier and is increasingly challenging as our world becomes more tech-centered…. Read more »

12 Days of carya Featuring Mawer Investment Ltd.

  carya has had the privilege of partnering with many outstanding companies and organizations, and for several years, Mawer Investments Ltd. has supported countless community members through their generosity and investment in carya’s mission. Mawer’s support makes a tangible difference in the community and takes actionable steps in their goal of poverty reduction through meeting basic needs, enhancing financial literacy, and fostering mental health in the… Read more »

#GivingTuesday

  #GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea; a day that encourages people to do good. Today, it is now a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity throughout the year. At carya, we know it takes a village, and are grateful to our incredible community of dedicated team members and volunteers, donors and funders, and… Read more »

Team carya: Amanda’s Story

Amanda has been carya’s Administration Superstar for over four years and continues to brighten the days of carya staff, participants and volunteers who meet her in our Downtown Office. Amanda loves to connect with other staff members and says that the collective at carya makes every day a great one. Amanda has a young daughter who keeps her busy outside of her work. They love to play on their… Read more »

6 Tips for Dealing with Back-to-School Worries

  Back-to-school is an exciting time, but it can be a difficult one, too. Dealing with new routines, an increase in activities and different social situations can be hard for both kids and parents. These tips can help make back-to-school a joyful time for you and your child. Look After the Basics Nobody copes well when they’re tired or hungry. Anxious children often forget to eat,… Read more »

Donate to carya with SkipTheDepot

carya has been a partner with SkipTheDepot since 2018, making recycling plastic and donating to the community easier than ever. SkipTheDepot is a bottle and can redemption center working to save the time and energy of Calgarians, and giving back to charities who make an impact in our city. Your recyclable bottles and cans will be picked up free of charge from your home or business,… Read more »