Women Leading the Way in the Homeless-Serving Sector International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements ofRead More…
Harm Reduction
February 2, 2024 | Alpha House News Opinion Piece
Harm Reduction The social services sector evolves with the needs of the people that it serves; harm reduction has become a leading framework for thoseRead More…
Donating Expertise
December 16, 2023 | Alpha House News Donations Fundraising
Supporting Vulnerable Populations: Donating Services and Expertise With the need out there so great, giving back to the community feels more important than ever. MonetaryRead More…
Volunteering at Alpha House
December 7, 2023 | Alpha House News David Blog Series
There are many quotes that describe the contribution a volunteer makes, from “Nothing liberates our greatness, like the desire to help, the desire to serve.”Read More…
Ways of Caring 2023
December 1, 2023 | Alpha House News Donations Events Fundraising
‘Tis the season for giving, and what better way to get into the giving spirit than by following along and joining in with usRead More…
National Housing Day 2023
November 21, 2023 | Housing In The News National Event Days News Opinion Piece
National Housing day exists in Canada to remind each of us of the importance of affordable housing for all. If you are lucky enough toRead More…
Cultural Supports at Alpha House
October 1, 2023 | Alpha House News Indigenous National Event Days
Cultural Supports at Alpha House This Saturday, marks Canada’s third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the missing children and survivors ofRead More…
Activating Spaces: Welcome Signs
September 27, 2023 | Alpha House News
Seven Permanent-Supportive Housing buildings – seven welcome signs. Each sign was a labour of love; designed, cut, built, and painted entirely by hand, with aRead More…
International Overdose Awareness Day
September 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Calgary Tower lit up in honour of International Overdose Awareness Day Time to Remember. Time to Act. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’sRead More…
Memorial Wall
August 31, 2023 | Alpha House News National Event Days News
We’re standing in Alpha House’s Cultural Room, a relatively new space we created for client programming. The wall at the entrance of the space hasRead More…