William: studying as a senior
When CJHS’s digital literacy instructor asked William if he had considered going back to school, he was surprised. “I thought, ‘I’m 60 years old and I spent 40 years destroying gray matter in my brain. How can I possibly do that?’” Fast-forward three years, and William has done just that. He is eight classes away […]
Steve: a star employee
For the first time in his life, Steve is excited to wake up in the morning and go to work. “I love this job,” Steve says. “I actually look forward to coming to work every day. I’m blessed for this opportunity. I try my hardest every day — I don’t want to mess it up.” […]
Nic: increasing independence
After a domestic dispute at home, Nic felt he had no choice but to leave. He was 16. Nic stayed at a youth emergency shelter for a month. “It was a little scary,” he says. “Especially since I’ve never done drugs so adjusting to being around that crowd was daunting. I didn’t feel like I […]
21 books we think you’ll love on National Book Lovers Day
Aug. 9 is National Book Lovers Day! The Calgary John Howard Society asked our clients, volunteers and staff to share the books that made an impact on their lives. Check out the list below! 1. Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyers “That book really inspired me and helped me grow.” — Lenny, Literacy […]
Learning: one size doesn’t fit all
A literacy guru’s uneasy learning journey Academically, I was a mediocre student throughout secondary school. Most times, my mind wandered during classes. Teachers passed over me and didn’t express high academic hopes for me. Consequently, I went through school thinking I was an inadequate student. I didn’t believe in my academic potential until university, and […]
COVID-19 Experience Art Project Contest
How are you self-isolating to stop the spread of COVID-19? CJHS clients, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders are invited to share an art project that illustrates their experience with COVID-19 or what they are doing to pass the time! Projects can include sculptures (e.g. clay, PlayDoh, Lego, etc.), collage, painting, drawing, digital illustrations, poetry, short […]
You helped raise $2,000 during the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!
Update: Thank you! THANK YOU to everyone who donated during June 2020 and shared our Great Canadian Giving Challenge Campaign! Although we didn’t win the grand prize so we could buy a new agency van, you provided us with 2,000 chances to win AND donated over $2,000. Great Canadian Giving Challenge You can help the […]
How to handle isolation – 7 tips from people who’ve been in prison
While self-isolating in your home is not the same as being isolated in prison, the people who have been inside our institutions have become experts at how to deal with not being able to see family and friends, being told where they can and can’t go, and what they can and can’t do. The clients […]
Employment and education workshops now delivered online!
Under normal circumstances, our Learning Enhanced Employment Program (LEEP) and Digital Literacy workshops would be held at our main office. In the wake of COVID-19, our staff have been hard at work modifying their programs so they can now be delivered online! Digital Literacy Digital Literacy workshops are every Wednesday. Email [email protected] or call 403-266-4566 […]
Our response to COVID-19
Our response to COVID-19 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is committed to the health and safety of our clients, volunteers and staff, while continuing to prevent crime and make Calgary communities safer. We are monitoring the situation and continuing to respond in compliance with advice from Alberta Health Services […]
