Thank you to the Friday Sock Co. for their donation this week of thick, warm socks for folks accessing our emergency shelter. Socks are probably the number one item people ask for year-round so we are very grateful for this donation

There is not any person in Calgary who is not impacted by the lack of diverse housing options across the city. So today we’re talking about affordable housing, subsidized and supportive housing, and diversion programs

Read here: alphahousecalgary.com/diversion-su...

Browse through our educational essays, videos, and graphics for the upcoming election so you can vote like housing is your priority too! alphahousecalgary.com/votehousing/

We breakdown problems and barriers, solutions, and what needs to change (and stay the same!) #calgaryhousing #housingcrisis

From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 we saw our programs continue to adapt to fill gaps in services in Calgary to support vulnerable individuals. Take a look back at some of our important work this past year in our 2024-2025 REPORT TO COMMUNITY. indd.adobe.com/view/a6095dd...

Seeing a lot of candidates and local parties (and neighbourhoods) rehashing the zoning conversation has been frustrating. The reality is that we have to accept EITHER more diverse housing in all communities OR more homelessness in our communities. Only one of these things is acceptable #yyc

We're hosting a HIRING FAIR! Alpha House operates four main programs and we have positions available in each, which means there is a lot of variety if you're someone interested in social service work! Details here: alphahousecalgary.bamboohr.com/careers/445

📢We’re Hiring! 📢
Looking for a career where you can make a real impact? If you're passionate about supporting individuals facing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges, we want to hear from you!

🔗 Check out our open positions & apply today:
alphahousecalgary.com/careers/

Our Executive Director, Kathy Christiansen, was apart of a panel at the Calgary Policing Summit, contributing important perspectives on how the police and community can work together to prevent people from getting into crisis. #communitysafety #yyc #crisisorientedcare

Happy World Social Work Day to some of the globe's unsung heroes battling social issues on the daily. We can't think of a group we love more than people who help others find positive ways forward through the challenges they face in their lives #worldsocialworkday

Did you know? 🔍 Alpha House recently undertook a project with Calgary Fire Department and Calgary Roads to relocate the city's needle disposal bins, making it easier for people to safely dispose of needles and keep public spaces clean!
#HarmReduction #CommunitySafety #alphahousecalgary #yyc

"The observance of World Social Justice Day offers us a chance to reflect on the institutional inequalities that prevent people from accessing basic needs like food, water and housing."

So that's what we did in our new blog post: shorturl.at/0t5nE #worldsocialjusticeday

Oh hey bluesky folks! We're excited to be here sharing educational & informational content about our work supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and struggling with addiction. We offer Shelter, Detox, Housing, and Outreach programs (including the HELP Team). Give us a follow

Hello! Alpha House is a Calgary-based charity working with individuals experiencing #homelessness and struggling with #addiction. We'll be sharing about our work and advocating for those we serve around things like Housing for All and Harm Reduction! #yyc