When an individual’s physical, mental and social health are compromised, their chances of falling into poverty are increased. Calgarians require broad access to an integrated healthcare delivery system and services that are respectful of the diversity of personal situations.
Lever of ChangePhysical and Mental Health
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Community Hubs are resident-led, place-based physical or virtual spaces where residents may gather around community-building events, community economic development, accessing services and recreation. Most importantly, in order to be effective, Community Hubs respond to the unique needs of a particular community, so no two may be identical. In addition to Community Hubs, other strategies to strengthen communities include identifying and encouraging strong peer support networks and supporting residents to focus on the assets of their community, rather than the deficits.
The Community Hubs initiative is a partnership between United Way of Calgary and Area, The City of Calgary, and Rotary Club of Calgary, Downtown, and other Rotary Clubs in Calgary in support of Enough for All Strategy.
Each lever of change links to one or more of the 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Physical and Mental Health links to #17, #18–24, #55.4 and #89.
E4A in Action
Building Back Better – Enough for All in action
2020 Evaluation Report highlights progress in poverty reduction
Report to Community
Evaluating our collective progress towards achieving Enough for All in 2020
News & Events
- Dec 23, 2021
Creating connections through digital equity
VCC's Meaghon Reid discusses how poverty increases the digital divide with The City of Calgary
- 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
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