A few months ago, we couldn’t have imagined how drastically our lives would change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While families continue adjusting to their new “normal,” many are struggling to manage the different needs and expectations of those in their household. Families such as Twyla’s*. A single mom in Read more
By Ashlea Cook No one is given a handbook for life with instructions of how to handle the situations we may encounter. Sometimes though, we are lucky enough to come across a human or group of humans that can assist us through the crazy ups and downs of life. Thanks to the staff Read more
By Bessie Dudu and Danielle Mayer With the implementation of public health and safety measures such as quarantine and physical distancing to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, we all are coming to terms with adjusting to a new way of going about our daily lives. The extended Read more
Written by Ashlea Cook In a world where media constantly focuses on childhood heroes tragically passing away, planes falling out of the sky, and magical places with kangaroos and koalas going up in flames, it can feel like a very scary time, not only for a child but for everyone. Read more
Written by Bessie Dudu Mary* is a single mother of three children. After leaving a domestic violence situation in their previous home, she struggled for two years to hold down a full-time job and take care of her children. Her mental health deteriorated and she eventually lost her job last Read more
I want to thank you for helping us to serve over 1,500 Calgarians in need this past holiday season! But our work doesn’t stop after the holidays. We are committed to a holistic approach to working with families that looks deeper into their challenges, and how they can best be Read more
It’s that magical time of year, when the days left on the advent calendar are few, and the anticipation of Christmas Day has almost reached its peak. The shopping malls are bustling, a glass of eggnog has become a daily routine, Christmas music plays on repeat, and the Elf on Read more
She stands on the stage at our annual Report to the Community meeting looking confident and poised. Yet, as Sylvia speaks, we learn her story is distressing, but also hopeful. A young, 24 year old single mom of three children, Sylvia lives in poverty in Calgary. She struggles daily with Read more
Arthur Murray has seen it all from one end of the spectrum to another, having worked with youth for his entire adult life. For 23 years, he worked in junior hockey, supporting youth from ages 15 to 20. “I heard all kinds of stories and all kinds of situations,” he Read more
Written by: Jen Head, Fund Development Manager The first time I met Kevin Haughton was years ago at Closer to Home’s Report to the Community Meeting. I was a new employee at Closer to Home, and had the pleasure of sitting with Kevin and learning about him, his family and Read more
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