NEWS & BLOG
Our landscape is continuing to evolve. It’s been an exhausting and emotionally draining year for many. It’s also been a year we should be proud of. Proud of how we came together as a community to support each other and find ways through a challenging time.
It was 2008 when Mardi got a call from her family doctor that would change her life. Her latest labs showed that her liver enzymes were high. Her doctor wanted more bloodwork done. Those results came back positive for HCV.
Read MoreRob had it rough. For years, he slept on the streets, where he battled mental health challenges that prevented him from living a full life, struggling between the grips of his illness and what he knew he needed to get done: find help and change the trajectory of his life.
Read MoreCUPS is taking time to recognize and celebrate our incredible staff. From teachers, to operations staff, to doctors, nurses and so much in between, they work tirelessly each and every day to build resilience and create lasting change in our community.
Read MoreCUPS hosts a Nurturing Parenting Program several times a year, and once in a while, we have a student who is so engaged and loves the program, they are inspired to become facilitators of the program itself.
Read MoreTo support individuals and families persevere through their challenges, CUPS and a number of organizations have joined to launch Community Connect YYC.
Read MoreIn 2016, Ingrid’s life at home took a terrible turn. Overnight, she found herself and her children at the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, scared and feeling very alone.
Read MoreIt can’t be said enough. Every CUPS supporter, volunteer and donor plays a tangible role in making an impact in our community.
Read MoreEarlier this month, CUPS’ Carlene Donnelly was incredibly honoured to be named a 2020 Women of Inspiration™ by the Universal Women’s Network (UWN), in the category of Social Impact.
Read MoreThe work by CUPS to support vulnerable community members and help them build resilience for life has been recognized on a national scale. CUPS has officially been named one of the Top 10 Canadian Impact Charities of 2020 by Charity Intelligence Canada.
Read MoreIt was in 2019 when James was tested and diagnosed with hepatitis C. Having faced the challenges of poverty and trauma for a number of hard years, the diagnosis was a wakeup call for change.
Read MoreWhile CUPS offers crisis support, housing subsidies and other economic support services for Calgarians, we know that poverty isn’t just about not having enough money or a bank account.
Read MoreWelcome to the CUPS Reading Place at our Family Development Centre! A cozy reading area where clients and their young children can explore their imaginations, learn to read and develop a love for books.
Read MoreShow your support for Calgary's most vulnerable individuals and families by purchasing a CUPS wreath! This year, we’re adding cheery door tassels, festive candle rings and additional donation options.
Read MoreThe CUPS 2020 Annual Report to the Community covers CUPS’ operational highlights from the last fiscal year and how our integrated care approach, based on brain science, is making an impact.
Read MoreThe CUPS integrated care model addresses the health, economic, development, social and emotional support needed to build resilience and make an impact in the lives of our community members.
Read MorePeople who experience homelessness, food insecurity, and toxic stress can have a higher risk for suicide. Through customized, integrated care, CUPS aims to help people meet their needs, build resiliency, and reduce risk.
Read MoreBrain science reveals that lifelong health is determined by more than just our genes: our experiences at sensitive periods of our development can change the brain in ways that increase or decrease risk for later physical and mental illness, including addiction.
Read MoreWeekly Community Impact Update
Read MoreHealthy development in the early years provides the building blocks for educational achievement, economic productivity, responsible citizenship, lifelong health, strong communities and successful parenting of the next generation.
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