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 »
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 »
BUY THE BOOK NOW Limited quantities available Everyone has an unspoken story – something that they wish their friends, family, colleagues or peers knew about them but they just can’t share. The James Fowler High School Sirius Group asked people to submit unspoken stories of what they wish someone in their life knew. They compiled these stories into a book called I Siriusly Wish You Knew…. Read more »
Calgarians of all ages, backgrounds, and needs have been turning to carya for support in times of challenge for more than a century. 2016 was no different as many families were pushed to their limit, children and youth needed support and older adults continued to struggle with the difficulties of aging. It is so easy to become so focused on our own lives that we fail to… Read more »
The Black, White and Blood Gala is a fun-raising event put on by the women’s group L’EMBA to raise post-secondary scholarship money for Carya’s Sirius program. All proceeds from the event go towards funding scholarships for at-risk grade 10 and 11 girls. The event includes a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, cash bar (beer and wine), a silent auction and then…. the showing of a classic… Read more »
We provide the following items to vulnerable older adults in Calgary. If you’d like to help brighten the season for older adults in the community, please call our Bowness office at 403-286-1811 for more information on what we currently have in stock, items we are in need of, and drop off dates and times. Gift Cards Grocery stores Drug stores Basic Supplies Laundry soap Dish soap Toilet… Read more »
Parents are the first – and most important – teachers in their child’s life. That’s why carya is committed to helping parents give their children the tools to succeed in learning and in life. Ready 4 Learning, formerly known as the Bowness Montgomery Early Literacy Project, is a community-based partnership that provides programs and support for families with children from newborn to five years old. We… Read more »