Category: Community

eatt Online

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 »

We’re Creating a Community Hub in East Village, and We Need Your Help

Please join us in creating an inclusive and healthy community for residents of East Village and beyond. After almost 110 years of creating stronger families and communities in Calgary, carya knows a thing or two about the power of community gathering spaces. Bringing people together in one place is the key to building belonging, relationships and well-being, as well as strong, vital neighbourhoods. That’s why we’re… Read more »

carya EAST

Our Temporary East Village Home It’s a new year, and we’re excited to kick of 2018 with a brand new space! Well, new to us, that is. As of January 1st, carya has taken over part of the main floor of the Salvation Army Centre of Hope building. carya EAST is now open and offering programs for residents of the East Village and beyond! carya EAST… Read more »

2017 Report on Donor Investment

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 »

Black, White, and Blood Gala: A Sirius Fundraiser

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 »

Winter Needs

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 »