Alpha House Society

Alpha House has been partnering with an organization called Soup Sisters for a few years now, benefitting from their incredible charitable work creating volunteer events in which companies make soup that is then donated to local agencies. This week we were on the receiving end of a hearty chicken soup (64L!!!!) that will directly support our clients currently experiencing homelessness. Thank you to TC Energy for partaking in this Soup Sisters event and supporting Alpha House with your mad vegetable-chopping and broth-stirring skills!

A very common question we receive almost daily is about panhandling - what do I do? should I give this? should I give that? do I stop and say something? Well, we put together some best practices to help answer your questions. This is PART 4 in our Engaging Vulnerable Persons series. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gaxgqVd8 Disclaimer: Alpha House recognizes the dangers posed for individuals panhandling at intersections due to the presence of fast moving vehicles. We urge extreme caution whenever driving or interacting in these situations for the safety of everyone involved. For more information about our EVP series, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gbuVRDZy #panhandle #homelessness #CommunityEngagement #community

Homeless Cars aims to help Albertans one vehicle at a time - Cochrane News (cochraneeagle.ca) All proceeds from donated vehicles in Cochrane will be dedicated to the Alpha House Society and the Calgary Food Bank. “Alpha House provides outreach services, addiction services, as well as some rehab and shelter services, whereas the Calgary Food Bank is more on the food security side of things, providing food hampers to families, and tackling important points with the provincial government relating to food costs and doing advocacy in the community,” Speziali said.

Alpha House is hosting an Outreach Hiring Fair! This is your opportunity to be apart of social change! Do you like working outdoors where everyday is different? Do you enjoy helping others and giving back to your community? Alpha House’s Outreach Program is a foremost leader in street level response to homelessness, addiction, and mental health. We work closely with first responders, Calgary Police Services, other non-profits, and The City of Calgary to provide essential care to vulnerable Calgarians and advocate for an end to homelessness. We are currently hiring for open positions on our HELP Team (formerly known as the DOAP Team), Encampment Team, and Transit Team. Learn more about our program to see if this is the right fit for you: https://lnkd.in/gMm7KDcE

Behind every statistic is a story—of resilience, courage, and hope. Our client, Chris, spent three years living on the streets in Calgary, and now lives in community supported housing. Your support for our Give Hope Through Housing campaign helps people like Chris rewrite their stories and build brighter futures. Open the Door. Give Hope Through Housing https://lnkd.in/gjgJnFXe #GiveHopeThroughHousing

"During warmer months, The Confluence team calls Alpha House almost daily about unhoused people camping on the property, vulnerable individuals in need of support, and needle debris found on the site. The pilot project will embed Alpha House staff on The Confluence team so fewer overall resources will be required to manage situations as they arise." Learn more about our new partnership with The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland at the link below https://lnkd.in/gYgWy7jw

Calling all Calgary Comedians (and comedy lovers!) Alpha House is planning a comedy night this November and we are looking for local comedians interested in sharing their talents (WITH compensation) for a good cause! Message us if you’re interested or tag your favourite Calgary comedian so we can reach out to them! #calgarycomedy #comedians Calling all sponsors!! We are equally interested in chatting with companies interested in sponsoring the event. Email [email protected]

New Instructional Video just dropped... Alpha House offers Engaging Vulnerable Persons (EVP) Tips to better equip people to navigate interactions with street-involved individuals. This series was developed to help create community safety and positive engagement amongst all Calgarians. . . Today's video: Cooperative & Uncooperative Behaviour . . Sometimes you may need to check on someone or ask them to move their stuff or slide over because they're blocking an exit. Learn how to start those conversations when met with different responses https://lnkd.in/gw7vWEXw To book a training for your team, visit our page: https://lnkd.in/gbuVRDZy #homelessnessawareness #EngagingCommunitiess #CommunitySafety

"In support of our ‘Give Hope Through Housing Campaign’, Alpha House recently sat down with several of the current landlords participating in our Community Housing program to hear their thoughts and experiences." Check it out: https://shorturl.at/JYBse #givehopethroughhousing #crra #housing #landlords

Another addition to our Instructional Video Series... Alpha House offers Engaging Vulnerable Persons (EVP) Training to better equip people to navigate interactions with street-involved individuals. This series was developed to help create community safety and positive engagement amongst all Calgarians - next up: Behavioural Uncertainties . . If you've ever been out and about and saw someone whose behaviour was unpredictable or out-of-place but who looked vulnerable and in need of support - this video provides tips on how to do check on them safely: https://lnkd.in/gNhftKUw To book a training for your team, visit our page: https://lnkd.in/gbuVRDZy