Hunger – A Solvable Problem

By Mahmoud Rahim, Volunteer Writer Hunger Awareness Week, May 6 – 10, raises awareness of the solvable problem of hunger in Canada. Food banks from coast to coast hold events to tell the story of the work they do and the stories of Canadians assisted by food banks. Here are two interesting, and perhaps startling,… [Continue Reading]

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National Mental Health Week – Mental Health for All

By Megan Watson, Volunteer Writer May 6-12 is National Mental Health Week, which helps to bring awareness to mental illness and mental well-being. There is often a stigma associated with mental illness that causes people to hide difficulties they may be having, or prevents them from pursuing activities that could increase their well-being. This is… [Continue Reading]

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Use Your POWER For Good!

Closer to Home has been selected as a community partner of Sponsor Energy, a new power retailer in Alberta. Consumers can switch to Sponsor Energy to save money on their electricity bill and donate to charity at no additional cost.  Half of Sponsor Energy’s profits on power consumption are donated to the customer’s charity of… [Continue Reading]

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Hockey Day in Calgary 2013

Forward Level Wins One For The Kids! Thank you Forward Level Inc. for being our champion! Once again Closer to Home was chosen as the recipient of their Hockey Night in Calgary Extravaganza on March 9th with proceeds from the Silent Auction, ticket sales and the 50/50 draw donated to Closer to Home. Forward Level… [Continue Reading]

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West Central Resource Centre

Closer to Home’s West Central Resource Centre brings a coordinated approach to providing a variety of programs and services to communities located in southwest Calgary. West Central Resource Centre delivers services for children, youth and families. It is a place where people are valued and individual differences and diversities are celebrated. Families can access services… [Continue Reading]

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