Category: Volunteer

National Volunteer Week

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National Volunteer Week is an annual event that celebrates the impact of volunteerism in building and strengthening communities. The 2023 theme of “Volunteering Weaves Us Together” emphasizes the interconnected actions that support one another. At carya, we understand the importance of community and collaboration. As a social impact agency, we are dedicated to promoting personal growth, building healthy relationships, and fostering community connections. We understand the… Read more »

12 Days of carya Featuring CSV Midstream Solutions

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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! We want to celebrate our supporters by showcasing their impact on the community. CSV Midstream Solutions is an Alberta-based company offering full services for complete midstream solutions. CSV stands for and believes in Creating Shared Value; CSV collaborates with community and… Read more »

12 Days of carya Featuring Truman Insurance & Calgary Stampeders Foundation

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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! We want to celebrate our supporters by showcasing their impact on the community. This year, carya is grateful to have partnered with Truman Insurance and the Calgary Stampeders Foundation to welcomed hundreds of isolated seniors to a festive holiday lunch at… Read more »

Volunteer Spotlight – Dayle Conlin

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Dayle Conlin, Sirius Ally As a lifelong volunteer, Dayle Conlin grew up watching her mother and grandmother volunteering in their community. Lending a helping hand or a spare moment anywhere they could to make a difference in the lives of folks down the street, across the park, in each other’s world in some way. Naturally, Dayle has carried on that good Samaritan legacy through her own life.  “I’ve been volunteering… Read more »

National Volunteer Week 2021

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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 »

6 Surprising Benefits of Volunteering

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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 »