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… Read More
Help CJHS win $20,000!
You can help the Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) win $20,000 through the Canada Helps’ Great Canadian Giving Challenge! During the month of June, every $1 donated to CJHS through Canada Helps counts as one ballot to help us win… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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.… Read More
Calgary John Howard Society response to the possible closure of the John Howard Society of Alberta
It was announced on March 10, 2020 that the John Howard Society of Alberta (JHSA) is facing possible closure. JHSA is an independent organization that provides support to the seven local John Howard Society branches across Alberta, including the Calgary… Read More
Prison visitation and community outreach programs to debut at CJHS
This holiday season, CJHS is unwrapping two new restorative justice programs: the Man to Man Woman to Woman (M2W2) prison visitation program and M2-Community (M2-C). Starting January 1, 2020, CJHS is welcoming both programs (adopted from the Mennonite Central Committee… Read More
National John Howard Society Awards
Each year, staff and volunteers at John Howard Societies across the country are nominated and recognized for the outstanding contribution they have made to their communities in terms of restorative justice, crime prevention and making communities safer. In November 2019,… Read More
Fluffy visitors bring joy to Berkana House
Fluffy visitors bring joy to Berkana House Who doesn’t love puppies and kittens? Thanks to Megan’s Rescue Efforts Society, the women at CJHS’s Berkana House were treated to some very special furry visitors in November 2019. Pet therapy has become… Read More
CJHS competes in the 2019 Fast Pitch Finals
Ever wondered how employing former offenders actually reduces crime & makes Calgary safer? We shared this message and more at the 2019 Fast Pitch Finals hosted by Social Venture Partners Calgary on Nov. 7! Watch the three-minute pitch below.