SHARP transforms lives by believing in the human spirit & its resilience; giving those in anguish compassion, dignity, support & a place to call "home".
Calgary, AB
Joined June 2011
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#LesbianVisibilityDay is about uplifting, recognizing, and celebrating folks who identify under the Lesbian umbrella. From Audre Lord - "The love expressed between women is particular and powerful because we have had to love in order to live; love has been our survival."
ALT A graphic made of pink, red, and orange gradients. On the lower left of the graphic is a desaturated image of two hands gently clasping. Image on the left side of the image reads 'Lesbian Visibility Day. April 26, 2022."
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As of this week the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal governments have all generously invested in our downtown tower conversion into affordable housing and family emergency shelter. This represents hope for Calgary's most vulnerable. We are so grateful. buff.ly/3ADThCI
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"All Calgarians deserve to be housed with dignity,” said Mayor @JyotiGondek.
“This project is an example of what we can accomplish to tackle the complex challenge of affordable housing by working together across all orders of government and with the non-profit sector."
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We have a BIG announcement to make at @HomeSpaceyyc. Remember how we're transforming a vacant office tower downtown into affordable housing plus @innfromthecold shelter and amenities for Calgarians in need? Well, we're getting a lot of help... (1/8)
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Many #2SLGBTQ folks find ourselves displaced or without safe connections to bio family during #Christmas. If you're struggling, know you're not alone. If you need crisis support please contact @Distress_Centre at 403-266-HELP (4357). We hope you find some joy where you can. ❤️
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We love spending time with our friends from @SHARPfoundation! We've been partners since 2018 with the opening of Murray's House, where SHARP serves those who have been chronically homeless, including those who need palliative care in a safe and supportive community.
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"Dignity should not be tied to a set of apartment keys." - CAC member @nkirk4homeless is hosting this year's Longest Night of the Year homeless memorial service. Join us online next week: longestnightyyc.com
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It's a momentous day for @Homespaceyyc and @InnfromtheCold. Today we launch Project Thrive - a campaign to support the conversion of an empty office tower into family shelter and affordable housing. Find out how you can support families that need it most: buff.ly/3cnOg6b
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@SHARPfoundation Join us today for 2 minutes of silence to honour those who have served and continue to serve. Let’s make November 11 the most unforgettable day of the year. #CanadaRemembers
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Migrants rights are human rights. On November 15, join @MigranteAlberta for a discussion via Zoom about migrant rights in the midst of the 4th wave of the pandemic: bit.ly/3BDnLE2
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Nov 8 is #IndigenousVeteransDay. First commemorated in 1994, today is a day to recognize the tremendous sacrifices of over 12,000 Indigenous people who served in Canada's military & were denied key benefits given to non-Indigenous people who served. With gratitude, #LestWeForget.
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Thank you @JyotiGondek for making affordable housing and human services a priority for Calgary. Calling a meeting with social serving agencies on day 3 speaks volumes.
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By the end of the morning, the bronze backpack, modeled after one that was carried by a member of #yyc’s homeless community for over a decade, was blanketed in fresh flowers. We're recapping last week's #homeless memorial introduction on the blog today: bit.ly/3ncpomZ
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This weekend was #WorldHomelessDay and #WorldMentalHealthDay. Since we launched the Rapid Care Counselling pilot with @CUPSCalgaryAB and @CFS_Calgary, 403 counselling sessions have been attended by people experiencing homelessness. Read more 👇
On average, about 3/4 of those on our triage list awaiting housing have identified mental health concerns. This World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day, read about the connections our community is making with @CUPSCalgaryAB and @CFS_Calgary: bit.ly/3DsID1R
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It's #NationalComingOutDay! First observed in the US in 1988, #NCOD celebrates authenticity, in all forms, for every person under the rainbow. There's no right or wrong way to be #2SLGBTQ+. Please respect people's decisions to "come out" (or not!) on their own time & terms 🌈💝
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An individual’s experience of homelessness affects and is affected by their mental health. Today is both World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day. Read more about the relationship between the two and what our community is doing to address it: bit.ly/3Fvz18t
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Oct. 10 is World Homeless Day, which draws attention to people experiencing homelessness and sheds light on factors that contribute to homelessness in our societies, including systemic inequities and the lack of access to affordable housing.
Read more: oaeh.ca/news/world-homeless-…
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Calgary is one of Canada’s most diverse cities with a long history of bouncing back from challenging times. The 2021 Vital Signs report reflects the feelings of 1,000 Calgarians who shared their perspectives and impressions of life over the past year. calgaryvitalsigns.ca
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On this day of Truth and Reconciliation, we honor the story of a man who has overcome homelessness to become an incredible indigenous artist in his own right. In celebration of the creativity and incredible resilience of indigenous peoples across Canada. buff.ly/3D0SGeC
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Our team will be attending the free virtual #orangeshirtday events offered by our partners at @TrellisYYC. Join us! growwithtrellis.ca/stories/o…