We got a great invite to come speak at the 70th Social Media Breakfast today and decided to take the opportunity to promote that the DOAP Team could really use a new van. So we came up with the hashtag #wheels4doap to try to push the message out to as many people as possible. Make sure you join us on twitter @alphahouseyyc.
We were pleased to be able to connect with CBC Calgary and share about our Encampment Team, our housing program and share a common story in terms of how housing really benefits people experiencing homelessness. Duane was certainly kind enough to share his story.
The RESOLVE Campaign will help Alpha House raise funds for affordable housing for vulnerable females. You can be a part of this initiative that will change the face of Calgary’s street. We plan to build a new apartment building for up to 30 women who have experienced addiction and long-term or frequent homelessness. Learn more here.
We’re marking National Addictions Awareness Week (November 16-22) with our annual open house and retrospective of 10 years of the DOAP Team. It is important to talk and normalize addictions since it affects individuals, families and communities. Learn more about NAAWCanada and check out their tool kit. The hashtag for National Addictions Awareness Week is #NAAWCanada in English and #SNSTCanada in French.