Thank You From The CEO In celebration of National Volunteer Week 2021, I wanted to take a moment to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to our incredibly generous volunteers. 2020 – and now 2021 – have been years like no other. And the need for mental health supports, connection, and family support has only increased. carya has continued to meet the need in the community – supporting over 40,000… Read more »
The impact of the entire non-profit and charitable sector is made possible by thousands of volunteers annually who work generously in service of others. Their goal is to improve lives and make their communities better places to live. There are clearly a lot of benefits to our community. But did you know there are also lots of great benefits for you, too? Build Your Community Our social networks are more important than… Read more »
The carya Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Theresa Watson as our new Interim CEO. Theresa has a longstanding connection to carya. She was a donor and volunteer for several years before joining our Board, serving as chair of Governance Committee. Her volunteer work in our community includes service with the United Way, leading organizational campaigns and representing public sector agencies on the United Way… Read more »
carya will be closed for the holidays between December 25th and January 1st. We look forward to reconnecting with you when we return on January 4th. If you need immediate support, please contact Distress Centre at 403.266.4357. We know that this holiday season will be different from what many of us are used to. Whatever your holiday season looks like, we hope it is restful, rejuvenating,… Read more »
carya was here for Calgary when its first pandemic hit, the Spanish flu of 1918, and we’re here for Calgary now during COVID-19. With our experience and adaptability, we were able to quickly change course, whether it was organizing delivery of food hampers, helping people access the medications they need, providing opportunities for older adults to connect, or helping Calgarians take care of their mental health… Read more »
Every year, the Calgary Flames Foundation contributes to the Calgary community, creating positive change and touching the lives of thousands. This year, carya has been one of the lucky recipients of funding from the Foundation, and their support has helped us make an impact in a number of important ways. We are honoured to have the opportunity to feature Brian Armstrong this month – someone who… Read more »
Financial Coaching is a free and confidential service offered by carya. Here are some answers to some FAQs to help you understand what Financial Coaching is all about. What is the primary goal of Financial Coaching? Financial Coaching works to build on and improve practical money management skills while increasing financial knowledge and confidence. Who can access carya’s Financial Coaching? This free service is available to… Read more »
This Father’s Day, give the gift that will help build strong families for generations. Purchase an item from Adesso Man and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to carya. Photos by Jonathan Jacobs Father’s Day is just around the corner, a day when we celebrate the important role that male-identifying role models play in our lives. Whether they’re teaching us basic life skills, imparting important… Read more »
A Cooking Class Series that Feeds Change carya is excited to present the eatt. (Everyone at the Table) Online Cooking Class Series in support of our new Village Commons community space in East Village! Your support of eatt. will help us open the doors of this brand new space for all Calgarians to cook, create, learn, gather, and access the mental health supports they need to thrive. Join us… Read more »