Right now, over 750 youth in Calgary don’t have a safe, stable place to call home. We’re raising money for our youth housing program through the sale of “Raising the Roof” toques and caps, ranging from $15-$20. To purchase, contact… Read More
Homeless Calgarians fighting frostbite and hypothermia as extreme cold system hangs on
Volunteers for the John Howard Society were out at the Bow on Tuesday selling toques, caps, mittens and socks with 50 per cent of proceeds going to Roofs for Youths, a housing program that also provides support services based around… Read More
9 gift ideas that also raise awareness of the opioid crisis
Our Ignite Opioid Awareness Project is winding down, and December is your last chance to purchase art created by individuals who’ve experienced the opioid crisis. Give a gift that not only inspires, but helps to raise awareness of the crisis… Read More
CJHS raises $9,000 in Ride for Refuge
Our extraordinary team of riders and walkers braved the chilly weather to raise $9,000 for CJHS at the Ride for Refuge on Sept. 29, 2018. It was a fun day and great to see so many supporters helping us in… Read More
Orange Shirt Day 2018 at CJHS
Imagine that you’re 6 years old and your grandma — even though she doesn’t have much money — buys you a shiny new orange shirt for the first day of school and you are so excited to wear it and… Read More
CJHS’s annual barbeque sees over 150 people in 2018
When September rolls around, you never know what kind of weather you’re going to get at the CJHS annual BBQ — but, thankfully, Sept. 6, 2018 got plenty of shine! Over 150 clients, staff, supporters and community gathered to eat… Read More
BURNCO donates firepit kit to CJHS youth
The backyard firepit at one of our youth homes has always been a special place where the youth can come together but, over time, it started to fall apart. BURNCO, an aggregate construction materials company in Calgary, heard this and were… Read More
Art breaks down the barriers
CTV News at 6 featured the Ignite Opioid Awareness Project on Aug. 1, 2018. Ignite is an art-based public awareness initiative, funded by Alberta Health, that aims to reduce the stigma associated with substance use.
Team Home Depot completes beautiful renovations for youth building
Words cannot describe how grateful we are for all that Team Home Depot has done, through their Home Depot Canada Foundation, to create more of a home for the youth in our program, from the renovations themselves, to helping carry… Read More
Tamaratt Funds at the Calgary Foundation donates $500,000 to CJHS through RESOLVE
When Roger McMechan, RESOLVE Cabinet Member, approached Matt Brister, Calgary Geologist and philanthropist, about donating to the RESOLVE Campaign, Matt knew what he wanted to do: make an immediate, tangible difference. “We wanted to be a catalyst in moving a… Read More