Jan 11, 2022
The Right to Eat Right
VCC discussed food security with Mount Royal University’s Institute for Community Prosperity’s James Stauch
News and Events
News and Events
- Jan 6, 2022
Downtown encampment growing as cold weather lingers, faces relocation again
Meaghon Reid discusses growing encampments and how the answer is more housing with CityNews
- Dec 23, 2021
Creating connections through digital equity
VCC's Meaghon Reid discusses how poverty increases the digital divide with The City of Calgary
- Dec 20, 2021
Understanding your energy bill
Albertans have options for buying electricity and natural gas
- Dec 15, 2021
Analyzing the Government of Alberta’s affordable housing strategy
VCC and the Edmonton Social Planning Council review the Stronger Foundations strategy
- Dec 10, 2021
Vital Signs: Calgarians weigh in on what’s important to them
Study that gauges local impressions of quality of life in Calgary has clear alignment with Enough for All
- Dec 8, 2021
Enough for All Champion works to improve resources for tenants and landlords
The Residential Dispute Resolution Service’s improved resources and tools make it easier to resolve issues without heading to court
- Dec 8, 2021
No bus ride, no forms, just food — how tiny charity startups have pushed big players to change
VCC says we have to learn from what's working and that's the informal, responsive, meet-people-where-they're-at model
- Dec 8, 2021
PODCAST: No Battle of Alberta when it comes to Poverty Reduction
Combining strengths in Alberta’s two largest cities
- Dec 2, 2021
Beyond the Food Bank
Avenue Magazine explores traditional food charities and how different approaches may be better to address food insecurity
- Nov 25, 2021
Advocates pleased with social spending in Calgary budget amid concerns of tax hike
Meaghon Reid weighs in on Calgary city council's spending priorities and adjustments to the current four-year budget cycle
- Nov 22, 2021
Revitalizing Calgary buildings for vulnerable families
Lee Stevens reports on ways to prevent homelessness on National Housing Day
- Nov 17, 2021
PODCAST: Building Assets Brings Opportunity
Exploring financial empowerment, skills development, and investment in local business
- Nov 16, 2021
Addressing homelessness, precarious work, and Reconciliation: Opportunities for the City of Calgary
VCC’s recommendations for Calgary City Council
- Nov 13, 2021
Calgary Co-op and transit hold 29th annual Stuff-A-Bus food drive
Food bank distributing around 400 hampers a day, up from 250 to 300 expected this time of the year
- Nov 8, 2021
Building a strong, supportive and inclusive community
The City of Calgary’s Fair Entry Program and Community Hubs Initiative make a difference in the lives of low-income Calgarians
- Nov 1, 2021
The cost of living in Calgary climbs
Global Calgary reports on the rising costs of food and the renewed calls for a living wage
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