Our Work
At the Alberta Homeless Foundation, each of our projects reflects a single goal, to make support accessible, compassionate, and consistent for everyone in our community. From direct street outreach to educational initiatives, our team is committed to breaking barriers and meeting people where they are.
This page highlights some of the key ways we’re doing that: distributing essential care kits, partnering with local institutions like the University of Calgary to expand access, raising awareness through education, and providing nutritious meals to those in need.
Together, these projects represent more than programs, they’re part of a growing movement to restore dignity, build trust, and create lasting change in the lives of those experiencing homelessness across Alberta. Currently piloted in Calgary, step-by-step, we build momentum to expand throughout Alberta.
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Making Access Easier, One Care Kit at a Time
We know that seeking help isn’t always easy. Whether due to past trauma, mobility challenges, or other personal barriers, many members of our community struggle to access the resources they need. At the Alberta Homeless Foundation, we recognize that limited access often leads to greater health risks, and we’re working hard to change that.
Each week, our dedicated production team assembles care kits filled with essential items: snacks, alcohol wipes, dental care products, soaps, safety razors, bandages, and more. These kits are then distributed directly by our caring field team, reaching individuals where they are, rather than asking them to come to us. That’s one barrier removed.
To date, we’re proud to have distributed over 6,000 essential items across our community, providing not just supplies, but consistency, dignity, and hope.
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Working with the University of Calgary to Reach More People
We’ve organized with the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine to supply their on-campus community pantry with customized hygiene kits. Through this collaboration, we’re able to provide essential items acquired in bulk and at discounted rates, to members of the Foothills community who need them most.
This initiative serves as an important pilot project, helping us explore new ways to make our kits more accessible across Calgary. By combining this pantry model with our direct-to-community distribution approach, we’re reducing barriers and reaching individuals from multiple access points.
So far, we’ve distributed 200+ hygiene items through this pilot, and as we continue to evaluate its impact, we’re excited to expand this model to other community hubs across the city.
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Changing the Conversation Around Homelessness
We aim to demystify and dispel common misconceptions about homelessness, replacing stigma with understanding. Through our growing educational outreach program, we’re sharing real stories, evidence-based insights, and community perspectives that highlight the human side of homelessness.
Our blog series, written by our dedicated writing team, offers thought-provoking articles that challenge assumptions and promote awareness. Looking ahead, we’re expanding this work into video and podcast formats, making our message more accessible and engaging.
Stay tuned for January 2026, when we’ll release the first previews of our informative podcast series, featuring interviews with academics, advocates, and individuals with lived experience all working to build a more compassionate and informed community.
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Meals for the Community
Our fundraising team has been hard at work across the community, going door-to-door to collect non-perishable foods and key ingredients for nutritious meals. Thanks to the generosity of local donors, and the continued support from our funding partners, we now have the resources to prepare and distribute wholesome meals directly to those in need.
These efforts are about more than food, they’re about connection, dignity, and care. Every meal represents a reminder that our community stands together.
Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates and behind-the-scenes highlights from our upcoming meal distributions!
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