Tag: Village Commons

12 Days of carya Featuring Calgary Municipal Land Corporation

  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. The word carya means hickory tree. A tree known for its deep roots, and strong but flexible wood. As a social profit agency, carya has been deeply… Read more »

Team carya: Amanda’s Story

Amanda has been carya’s Administration Superstar for over four years and continues to brighten the days of carya staff, participants and volunteers who meet her in our Downtown Office. Amanda loves to connect with other staff members and says that the collective at carya makes every day a great one. Amanda has a young daughter who keeps her busy outside of her work. They love to play on their… Read more »

Celebrating Community With Community

What a party! On July 5th, carya staff, volunteers, and community members celebrated the Official Grand Opening of Village Commons! After a year of cautious operations during the pandemic, it was uplifting and inspiring to reconnect with so many friends, supporters and passionate community advocates from East Village and beyond. As many of us have learned through the pandemic, connecting with others is an essential part of our… Read more »