Directory of Canada

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• Accessible Housing Society - Established with a mandate to create opportunities for safe, affordable, barrier-free housing for people experiencing mobility problems. Includes services, news, library, hours of operation and contact information. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.ahscalgary.ca/

• Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority - Foster parenting information and contact details. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.caring4kids.ca/

• Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse - Provides leadership to impact attitudes and actions around sexual abuse and sexual assault. Contains information on crisis intervention and counselling programs. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.calgarycasa.com/

• Calgary Dream Centre - A faith-based organization that provides educational and residential care to re-integrate the disadvantaged back into the community as productive members. Includes profile of the organization, volunteer opportunities and information on facility rentals, events and programs. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://calgarydreamcentre.com/

• Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre - Offers programmes including shelter, meals, and job placement. Features wish list, volunteer opportunities, locations, and excerpts from their book on local homeless people. [requires Flash] (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://thedi.ca/

• Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society - Hunger facts, how to help, calendar of events, and information about their programs. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.calgaryfoodbank.com/

• Calgary John Howard Society - A community-based charitable organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of crime and increasing community safety through preventative and restorative justice practices. Provides advocacy for effective responses to crime and the individuals involved, education and services to individuals at risk. Includes information on services, residences and news. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.johnhoward.calgary.ab.ca/

• Calgary Womens Emergency Shelter - Offers programs to women, children, youth and men hurt by family violence and abuse as well as programs for men who want to change their abusive behaviours. Contains articles on how to recognize abuse, and information on community based programs, counselling and the shelter. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.calgarywomensshelter.com/

• CUPS Health and Education Centre - A non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome poverty. Programs focus on health care and education to address the root causes of poverty and achieve lasting solutions. Contains history, program details and how to help. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.cupscalgary.com/

• Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society - A non-profit organization that concentrates on the prevention of family violence in Calgary and area, providing families with long term emotional, economic, and practical support when leaving a violent home or situation. Includes history, program details, newsletter and events calendar. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.discoveryhouse.ca/

• Distress Centre - Offers a crisis and addictions line as well as specialty phone lines providing crisis intervention, information and referral services. Includes profile of the centre, annual report and news. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.distresscentre.com

• Inn from the Cold Society - Provides assistance to homeless families. Mission statement, history, volunteer information and descriptions of the programs available. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.innfromthecold.org/

• Jewish Family Service Calgary - Offers programs and services in clinical and vocational counseling, family life education, immigrant and resettlement services, and to seniors. Includes history, and membership information. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.jfsc.org/

• Mustard Seed Street Ministry - Non-profit, Christian humanitarian organization that responds to the needs of the inner-city's less fortunate through mobilizing and working with the church and the community. Contains volunteer details, wish list, information on the affordable housing project, and newsletter. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.theseed.ca/

• Peer Support Services for Abused Women - P.S.S.A.W. serves women who have experienced abuse or are at risk of experiencing abuse, wishing to grow beyond their experiences and achieve violence-free lives for themselves and their children. Offers peer based groups, support and referral free of charge. Includes mission statement, program details and how to volunteer. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.pssaw.org/

• United Way - Funds programs at the community level that develop long-term solutions for children and youth, reducing poverty and supporting people living in vulnerable situations. Features events calendar, funding guidelines and an FAQ. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.calgaryunitedway.org/