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.”
A Look Back – 40 Years of Service
February 8, 2022 | Alpha House News David Blog Series
Look to this day. For it is life, The very life of life. In its brief course lie all The realities and verities of existence,
Service at Alpha House
December 4, 2020 | David Blog Series
We Seek to Provide Hope through Direct Service and the Promotion of Well Being Many years ago early in my career at Alpha House I
Alpha House Partnership: Calgary Police Services
September 10, 2020 | David Blog Series
If I was to offer an introduction of the 40 year history of Alpha House two important groups would stand out…the now decommissioned Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission and Calgary Police Services.
Grief and Loss at Alpha House: A Personal Reflection*
June 30, 2020 | David Blog Series
“For the clients who have died I remember them as people who lived resourcefully, with humor, resilience, eccentricity, and with love and caring for others in all ways that humans express their humanity to each other.”
Wellbriety at Alpha House
June 10, 2020 | David Blog Series Indigenous
On Tuesdays and Thursdays for over 2 years, Alpha House has hosted Wellbriety sessions for clients who are completing or have already completed our Detox
Recovery at Alpha House During COVID-19
May 21, 2020 | Alpha House News David Blog Series News
David is marking his 25th year of service at Alpha House with a series of blogs. The first looks at what recovery means at Alpha House during the COVID-19 pandemic.