Metro Calgary Calgary students whip up bagged lunches for the homeless There’s an old saying about a free lunch, but don’t tell it to the students at Holy Name Elementary School. On Tuesday, students set up several assembly lines in their … Dec 14, 2016 Read more
CBC News Syrian refugee families celebrate the holidays with a Christmas party Syrian refugee families were treated to a Christmas celebration on Sunday with more than 50 enjoying singing, face painting and of course, presents from Santa. It was the first Christmas … Dec 11, 2016 Read more
Calgary Sun Life filled with examples of people stepping up to make a difference The scene at a Salvation Army donation kettle last weekend would warm anyone’s heart. Dec 11, 2016 Read more
CBC News All the animals at AARCS want for Christmas is you The negative impacts from the downturn in Alberta's economy aren't just affecting people — some pets are having a hard time too. The number of animals being surrendered to the … Dec 10, 2016 Read more
Calgary Sun Short on donations, Calgary charity The Magic of Christmas asks for help It’s a plight facing too many Calgary non-profits, but it’s an even harder hit come Christmas. For more than 30 years, local charity The Magic of Christmas has partnered with … Dec 10, 2016 Read more
Calgary Herald Calgary Herald Christmas Fund 2016: Food bank volunteers keep well-oiled machine running smoothly Of all the things one would expect to see during sorting at the Calgary Food Bank, vacuum-packed smoked salmon and a tin of shrimp pate would not be on the … Dec 09, 2016 Read more