Happy National Volunteer Week, Calgary! The kitchen and the laundry rooms are where you’ll find most of our volunteers, but we also have a few
National Housing Day
November 22, 2024 | Alpha House News Housing In The News National Event Days
All Hands on Deck – Let’s Make Housing for All a Reality National Housing Day is a day for raising awareness, advocating for impactful housing
Women Leading the Way in the Homeless-Serving Sector
March 8, 2024 | Alpha House News In The News International Event Days National Event Days
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 of
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 to
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 of
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 has
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 17, 2023 | In The News National Event Days Uncategorized
Standing Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia By Dawn Lemieux Canada is becoming increasingly diverse. According to Statistics Canada, one million Canadians identify as belonging
World Social Work Day 2023
March 21, 2023 | Alpha House News National Event Days
World Social Work Day takes place on 21 March 2023. This year’s theme is ‘Respecting diversity through joint social action,’ recognizing that change happens locally
Women Experiencing Homelessness
March 8, 2023 | Events In The News National Event Days
First observed in 1911, International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements, recognizes challenges faced by women and girls globally, and raises awareness about the discrimination women