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.
News & Events
- Mar 2, 2021
In advance of International Women’s Day, Calgary’s Women In Need Society and Vibrant Communities Calgary Forge Partnership to Help End Poverty in our city
A challenging economy and the pandemic have disproportionately affected women and their families, but there’s hope for a better future
- May 21, 2020
New Normal
Has COVID created an opportunity for greater recognition of community, inclusion and transformational change in how we address social problems?
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