Web Directory

» 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.
   http://www.ahscalgary.ca/

» 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.
   http://www.cupscalgary.com/

» 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.
   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, e
   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]
   http://thedi.ca/

» Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society
   Hunger facts, how to help, calendar of events, and information about their programs.
   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,
   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, counsell
   http://www.calgarywomensshelter.com/

» Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority
   Foster parenting information and contact details.
   http://www.caring4kids.ca/

» 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,
   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.
   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.
   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.
   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 pr
   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 cha
   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.
   http://www.calgaryunitedway.org/