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• Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority

  http://www.caring4kids.ca/
  Foster parenting information and contact details.

• Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse

  http://www.calgarycasa.com/
  Provides leadership to impact attitudes and actions around sexual abuse and sexual assault. Contains information on crisis intervention and counselling programs.

• Calgary Dream Centre

  http://calgarydreamcentre.com/
  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.

• Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre

  http://thedi.ca/
  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]

• Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society

  http://www.calgaryfoodbank.com/
  Hunger facts, how to help, calendar of events, and information about their programs.

• Calgary John Howard Society

  http://www.calgaryjohnhoward.org/
  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.

• Calgary Womens Emergency Shelter

  http://www.calgarywomensshelter.com/
  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.

• CUPS Health and Education Centre

  http://www.cupscalgary.com/
  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.

• Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society

  http://www.discoveryhouse.ca/
  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.

• Distress Centre

  http://www.distresscentre.com/
  Delivers 24-hour support, free crisis counselling and resource referral services to Calgary and the surrounding area. Includes online crisis chat, profile of the centre, annual report and news.

• Inn from the Cold Society

  http://www.innfromthecold.org/
  Provides assistance to homeless families. Mission statement, history, volunteer information and descriptions of the programs available.

• Jewish Family Service Calgary

  http://www.jfsc.org/
  Offers programs and services in clinical and vocational counseling, family life education, immigrant and resettlement services, and to seniors. Includes history, and membership information.

• Mustard Seed Street Ministry

  http://www.theseed.ca/
  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.

• Peer Support Services for Abused Women

  http://www.pssaw.org/
  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.

• United Way

  http://www.calgaryunitedway.org/
  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.

 

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