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Community Resource Centre
At our Community Resource Centre in Forest Lawn, we focus on serving families, but we offer great programs for adults and seniors too.
First of all, we can help with essential needs. By relieving the burden and stress of figuring out where the next meal is coming from or how to afford diapers, we give individuals and families the freedom to focus on other areas where growth and support may be needed.
We offer a variety of programs – and partner with other agencies to offer even more! – that provide opportunities to learn and connect. Proactive and preventive supports help with the barriers many low-income Calgarians face.
We are also here to be a community hub, providing connection to a variety of community supports and hosting events that help connect families and build community.
Food Security
With the rising cost of groceries, food security remains a significant concern for many. We offer Emergency Food Hampers to those in need, and access to free shopping for registered clients at our Hope Market.
Our Community Resource Centre also operates as a Calgary Food Bank Satellite, delivering hampers two days a week.
Additionally, for families with new babies, our Infant Essential Program helps with diapers, wipes, and formula.
Recreation Space
Thanks to great community partnerships, our big recreation space creates opportunities for all ages to enjoy healthy activity, learn new skills, and have fun! Sports include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, badminton and more! Check out the Activity Calendar for recreation programs.
Skateboarding - our indoor mobile skatepark is available each Wednesday throughout the fall and winter months.
Community Pickleball - Our recreation space can hold up to 4 pickleball courts and is open for Community Pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Tuesday & Thursday Court Times:
5PM-7PM
&PM-9PM
For Children and Youth
We have many programs for children and youth to help them learn, connect, and have fun!
Children 0-5 - Check out great parent/child programming like Come & Play or Let's Create. Our School Readiness program helps kids prepare for school. See the programs listed in light PURPLE on the Activity Calendar for all current options for this age group.
Children 6-12 - Great programming helps support this age group as they grow and develop personal interests and skills. We offer engaging options like Art Attack, Discovery Lab, and After S'Cool Club and opportunities to just hang out at our Friday Blast. See the programs listed in ORANGE on the Activity Calendar for all current options.
Youth - Programs are also available for Youth ages 13-17. We have a Study Lab and some great recreation options too. Check out programs offered in PURPLE on the Activity Calendar.
More Learning Opportunities
Check out programs listed in GREEN on our Activity Calendar to seem more Adult Learning opportunities.
Activities for Seniors are light BLUE.
ESL - Improving English language skills allows individuals to further their careers and education, provides financial security and social stability, and supports newcomers as they build their new life in Canada. Check out the various course options on our Activity Calendar
Financial Literacy - Managing personal finances is an important life skill. We offer several courses that help navigate searching for work and general money management.
Job Fairs - In partnership with other agencies, we host regular job fairs to provide opportunities to engage with companies and organizations that are hiring.
Tax Return Program - This program supports individuals to complete and file their annual Income Tax Return. Completing this requirement helps ensure individuals can receive funds owed to them and access additional supports.
Seasonal Family Supports
We offer three annual programs that help ensure parents with limited income can still provide significant childhood experiences for their families:
Summer Camp Subsidies (for sleep away camp)
Summer Day Camps
School Backpack Program
Toy Angel Program
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Empowering families on their journey
The Spiritual and Religious Care team of of chaplains provide emotional support, spiritual guidance, and confidential listening while encouraging you on your personal and spiritual journey.
Chaplains support individuals regardless of their faith tradition and will help link individuals to support from their personal faith community when needed.
Everyone is invited to access both one-to-one care, and spiritual and personal development programs.