Calgary Housing Strategy Clears its First Hurdle. Next Up: 2023 Budget Adjustments
In September, 93 nonprofits signed a letter asking City Council to take the next step in passing the recommendations from the Housing and Affordability Task Force and on September 16, the Council voted 12-3 in favour of the Housing Strategy. Thank you for taking the time to support this outcome! The next step is to weigh in on the City’s Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets until November 20, 2023. Want to weigh in? Share your comments or sign up to speak here.
Calgary Housing Advocacy Update
Last week, CCVO put out a call for support in asking City Council to take the next step in passing the recommendations from the Housing and Affordability Task Force. And you answered! 50 nonprofits have already signed on to support this request. Thank you for the overwhelming support so far!
The Impact of the Floods on the Nonprofit Sector in Calgary and Area - October 2013 Update
The third in a series of Flood Reports by CCVO, this update examines the community needs and organizational issues that have arisen, and outlines the existing funding available for nonprofit groups.
Make your voice heard October 21!
With less than a week until the municipal election, it has become all too apparent that something is missing from the debate. Where is the exchange about what we want Calgary to become? Tax rates are important, but at some point, shouldn't we see taxes for what they are - a means to an end? And when we’re talking about the “end”, shouldn't we be thinking well beyond the next electoral cycle?
Candidates educated on social issues at private forum
Civic candidates heard the pleas and perspectives from anti-poverty and community groups Thursday at an open house that organizers kept closed to media to offer a “safe space” for everyone involved.
Flood Report #2: Resilience in the face of adversity
The months following the worst flooding in decades across southern Alberta have been filled with endless examples of citizens and organizations stepping up to meet the needs of our communities. From the onset, nonprofit organizations have been at the forefront of, both, immediate responses, and now, ongoing recovery efforts.
New Flood Recovery Survey now open
On June 26th CCVO and Propellus (formerly Volunteer Calgary) initiated an online survey of Calgary and area nonprofit organizations designed to get an initial sense of how the local nonprofit sector has been affected by the recent flood disaster.
Alberta Flood Relief Resources
We have compiled a list of flood recovery resources available for nonprofits, businesses and individuals. Priority listing has been given to long-term recovery funding and programs, as well as donated legal, insurance and health and wellness services.
Calgary and Area Nonprofit Flood Impact Survey
On June 26th CCVO and Propellus (formerly Volunteer Calgary) initiated an online survey of Calgary and area nonprofit organizations designed to get an initial sense of how the local nonprofit sector has been affected by the recent flood disaster.
Media Release: Impact of flood on nonprofits and charities to be felt in the months to come
In the immediate aftermath of the extensive flooding that began in Calgary on June 20, 2013, Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO) and Propellus (formerly Volunteer Calgary) began to assess the immediate and long-term impact that the flood has had on local nonprofits and charities.
Come hell or high water, I’m going to meet my MLA
Here’s a list of of events that Calgary area MLAs will be hosting in conjunction with Stampede. We’ll be updating it as more information becomes available. Stampede breakfasts and BBQs are a great way to interact with your MLA, and eat some pancakes and hot dogs too.
After the Flood – Moving Forward with Calgary’s Nonprofit Sector
The past six days have been a hugely challenging time as Calgary and other communities in Southern Alberta have dealt with the impact of massive flooding. We are indebted to many for their heroic, selfless and generous response to this emergency. The immediate reaction of many of our nonprofit organizations and the community’s reaction, in both structured and spontaneous ways, has been overwhelming.