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Tag: #DoLocalGood
Calgary's Community Hubs are connecting residents to their basic needs
In Calgary, poverty is clustered in certain neighbourhoods, where up to 1 in 3 residents...
#DoLocalGood, Basic Needs, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-BeingStronger sector collaboration improving lives in Calgary
Collective impact is when groups from different sectors work together to solve a specific social...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactQuiz | How much do you know about poverty in Calgary?
Accessing basic needs like food and shelter can be a struggle for many people living...
#DoLocalGood, Basic Needs, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-BeingWorking together to end LGBTQ2S+ poverty
By promoting diversity, inclusion, and acceptance, we can reduce poverty and ensure the safety and...
#DoLocalGood, PovertyThe kindness of a stranger
Doing local good isn’t just about donating money. It’s also about caring for our community...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactSeptember is United Way month
September is United Way month and we’re challenging all individuals to show their local love...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactChildren use design thinking and technology to address social issues
As more jobs become technology-based, it is critical for young people to be equipped with...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactThe impacts of technology on children
With screen time becoming a big part of children’s lives, many parents are asking how...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactSolicitation fraud warning
Reports have emerged that identify a recent scam involving an individual sending Facebook messages soliciting...
#DoLocalGoodHelicopter parenting
hile parents need to be involved in their children’s lives, being excessively controlling and overprotective...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactOvercoming childhood challenges paves way to brighter future
...kids without foundational development skills often struggle to make connections, finish high school, and find...
#DoLocalGood, School & Career SuccessRecognizing anxiety in children when they can’t express it themselves
Not only is anxiety the most common mental health issue in kids, according to the Canadian...
#DoLocalGood, Mental Health, School & Career SuccessIn the spirit of our journey to promote reconciliation, we would like to honour the truth of our shared history and acknowledge Treaty 7 territory and the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, that includes the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani First Nations. We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people, and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Moh'kins'tsis, also known as Calgary.