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Our New East Village Community Space
Help us build our Space for All in East Village! Vote for carya in Aviva’s Community Fund competition. As you might have heard, we’re coming to Calgary’s East Village! We’re already offering programs and services in the area, such as The Way In and our older adult Wellness Exchange. Now, we’re excited to create a permanent… Read more »
How to Deal 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… Read more »
Financial Coaching: A Road Map to Achieving your Financial Goals
Money isn’t a subject we often talk about with our family and friends. It can be hard to open up and ask for help from those closest to us when we’re struggling with our finances. carya recently launched a new Financial Coaching program, where people can talk to a neutral and knowledgeable coach about how… Read more »
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carya programsAn Engaged Father is a Game Changer
This Father’s Day, consider giving the gift that helps build strong families for generations to come. Fathers come in many shapes and sizes. A dad might be a biological or adoptive parent, a stepparent, a father figure or any other male-identified individual in a child’s life that serves a caregiving role. Whoever they are, they… Read more »
Doing Some Sirius Good
Two of our Sirius Allies share what they’ve loved and learned as carya volunteers. Being a volunteer requires a special kind of commitment. Choosing to be part of something not because you have to, but because you truly want to is a powerful and wonderful thing. We are very lucky to have Barbara and Laura as… Read more »
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Teens and TweensA Blind Man and his Library
An Elder Service Corps project Everyone’s got a story to tell. Clem Blakeslee’s story is a pretty amazing one. Clem is 83 years old. He has a number of university degrees, and flourished in several careers, including teaching, journalism and broadcasting. His passion for learning is surpassed only by his great love of non-fiction books, and… Read more »
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Older Adults