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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 12h

Vibrant Communities Calgary welcomes today’s announcement that the future Indigenous Gathering Place will have a permanent home at Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet. Read our full statement: enoughforall.ca/articles/vcc...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 14h

Reconciliation is an ongoing journey. Today, we had the honour to hear from residential school survivors, and the survivors living with intergenerational trauma after. We also watched beautiful performances and heard a reminder to keep Indigenous languages and art forms alive. #NDTR #Calgary

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The cost of living is rising faster than wages for many, and for this group, jobs do not provide enough income or stability to keep workers secure. Minimum wage policy has failed to keep pace with the cost of living. enoughforall.ca/articles/a-j... #CalgaryJobs #CalgaryNews #EnoughforAll

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In 3 weeks, Albertans will vote on a referendum that could have significant implications for the province. Listen to the latest episode of Let's Talk Poverty to better understand what’s being asked and what a yes or no vote could mean. enoughforall.ca/podcasts/alb...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We’re happy to announce Connections for Families Society is now an Enough for All Champion! Connections supports parents who have cognitive disabilities through parenting coaching, resource and systems navigation, mental health support, financial coaching and more.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Food Insecurity is increasingly impacting working Calgarians. In a recent survey, the Calgary Food Bank found that 65% of its clients were from households with earned employment income, with an average of $19.30/hour. Read our latest policy brief to learn more; enoughforall.ca/articles/a-j...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming Michelle Fafard to Vibrant Communities Calgary’s Board of Directors! A heartfelt thank you to two departing Board members—Adam Legge and Col Cseke—who have helped steer Vibrant Communities Calgary to where it is today.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

When workers cannot afford transportation, they lose access to employment, education and services. Over half of Low Income Transit Pass users are employed and demand has risen. More workers can not afford full fares, which have risen by 11% since 2023. enoughforall.ca/articles/a-j... #Calgary

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Federation of Calgary Communities as an Enough for All Champion! Federation of Calgary Communities is the largest volunteer movement in the city, providing programs that help communities build capacity, provide services, and serve communities on the front lines.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In 2025, 32% of Calgarians reported some degree of food insecurity. The Calgary Food Bank reported that 37% of its users were employed, with some working multiple jobs. Check out Calgary’s Well-Being Dashboard to learn more. enoughforall.ca/well-being-d...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In this month's newsletter, check out our latest analysis on Calgary's rising working poverty rate, explore funding opportunities for emergency family violence services, and read about the next iteration of Calgary's poverty reduction strategy. Read it now: mailchi.mp/vibrantcalga... #YYC #YYCNews

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Between 2020 and 2023, the percentage of working poor in Calgary more than doubled, going from 2.76% to 5.60%. This marks three consecutive years of increases. Read our latest policy brief to learn more. enoughforall.ca/articles/a-j...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We’re excited to welcome YMCA Calgary to the Enough for All Champions network! Since 1902, YMCA Calgary has helped people live happier, healthier lives by creating spaces where belonging, play and potential can thrive. We look forward to working together to strengthen community well-being.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A decade of learning and diverse voices help build a refreshed poverty reduction strategy rooted in relationships, collaboration, and lived expertise. enoughforall.ca/articles/sha... #Calgary #YYC #PovertyReduction

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We’re happy to announce Calgary Affordable Housing Foundation is now an E4A Champion! CAHF raises funds through community philanthropy, with the goal of helping thousands of Calgarians access safe, affordable homes. We look forward to working towards a vibrant Calgary where everyone can thrive.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Between '22 and '23, Calgary’s working poor population increased by 5.86%. Working poverty is defined as adults (18+) with an below the Low-Income Measure and above $3,000. enoughforall.ca/well-being-d... #YYC #YYCData #Calgary #PovertyReduction #EnoughforAll

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Poverty is always about income, but not only about income. By building a clearer picture of poverty, we can better target supports, inform policy decisions, and work together to create a community where there is enough for all. Read our latest blog to learn more. enoughforall.ca/articles/how...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

In this week’s newsletter: 🍅 Latest data shows food insecurity declined while poverty lingers 💡 Uncover hidden homelessness in Calgary with partners from the Unaddressed project 📈 Learn about the different ways we measure poverty in Canada and why it matters mailchi.mp/vibrantcalga...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Understanding how poverty is measured is an important step in addressing and reducing it. Read our latest blog to learn about the different ways poverty is measured in Canada and why it matters. enoughforall.ca/articles/how... #PovertyReduction #EnoughforAll

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

When homelessness remains hidden, it is harder to address. VCC’s latest podcast shines a light on how hidden homelessness puts women, children, and gender diverse people at risk of illness, violence, and isolation. enoughforall.ca/podcasts/una...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We’re excited to welcome the Nonprofit Chamber to the E4A Champions network! The Nonprofit Chamber is a member-informed organization that strengthens Alberta’s nonprofit and voluntary sector through research, advocacy, and convening.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Recent updates to Calgary’s Well-Being Dashboard reveal a drop in food insecurity alongside deeper poverty, persistent homelessness, and ongoing debt pressures. Read our latest blog to learn more. enoughforall.ca/articles/foo... #YYC #Calgary #CalgaryNews #EnoughforAll #PovertyReduction

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We’re excited to announce Making Changes Association is now an E4AChampion! MCA has empowered women and teen girls to build brighter futures. Through employment, financial empowerment, and adult literacy programs, they help women overcome barriers and access the resources they need to thrive.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

That's a wrap on Stampede 2026! 🤠 Stampede Pancake Breakfasts are a great way to celebrate community, break bread together and remember that our city can have enough for all. Stay up to date on Calgary's progress towards poverty reduction. enoughforall.ca

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

In this month's newsletter: 🔍 Understanding disability poverty and income support in Alberta ⛽ Apply for your $100 energy rebate 🥞 Find your neighbourhood Stampede Pancake Breakfast Read the newsletter and don't forget to subscribe! mailchi.mp/vibrantcalga... #CalgaryNews #YYC #Calgary

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The latest Point in Time (PiT) count from 2025 identified 3,314 individuals and heads of households were experiencing homelessness in Calgary. Want to learn more about Calgary’s housing needs? Check out Calgary’s Well-Being Dashboard. enoughforall.ca/well-being-d...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Nearly 1 in 4 Calgarians live with a disability. Starting today, the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program will come in to effect. Read our blog and latest to better understand disability poverty in Alberta. enoughforall.ca/articles/und...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We’re excited to share that the Calgary Drop-In Centre is now an E4A Champion! The DI provides essential housing-focused front-line support. They connect vulnerable adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness with housing, shelter, and health programs where they can receive trauma-informed care.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

This Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Indigenous Gathering Place (IGP) is a much-needed central gathering place for Indigenous Peoples’ spiritual, emotional, cultural, and social well-being in Calgary. Listen to our podcast to learn more. enoughforall.ca/podcasts/pur...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our second Income Support policy brief sets out recommendations to improve Alberta’s non-disability income support programs. enoughforall.ca/articles/str... #IncomeSupport #Alberta #AlbertaNews #PovertyReduction #cdnpoli

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Approximately 115,000 Calgarians were at high risk of homelessness in 2016, according to a 2023 report from the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. Check out Calgary’s Well-Being Dashboard to learn more. enoughforall.ca/well-being-d...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

VCC’s work is evaluated annually by an independent 3rd party that engages interest-holders through surveys, focus groups, and interviews. The evaluation also reviews E4A Champion research and annual reports to understand how E4A is helping reduce poverty. enoughforall.ca/articles/adv... #YYC

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Income Support is meant to help Albertans meet basic needs. But does it? VCC analyzed Alberta's Income Support programs and found significant gaps between support levels and the realities of living costs today. Read our latest Income Support brief: enoughforall.ca/resources/in... #Alberta

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We're excited to announce Central Outreach Hub is now an Enough for All Champion! Central Outreach Hub is a peer-led, low-barrier day space operating in downtown Calgary. Their model is built on the principle that people closest to the experience of poverty are best positioned to support others.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Starting today, some Calgarians may see an extra payment in their account through the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. VCC and Enough for All Champions have advocated for stronger income supports that help people afford the basics. This new benefit reflects progress toward that goal.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome Parks Foundation Calgary to the Enough for All Champions network! Parks and play spaces are essential to building healthy, vibrant, and resilient cities. Through their commitment to creating and improving inclusive, innovative community spaces.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

In this month's newsletter: 🏘️ What makes a home truly accessible? Hear our latest podcast to find out. 📉 State of the City 2026 reveals troubling trends. 🧡 Ways to engage meaningfully in Pride and Indigenous History Month mailchi.mp/vibrantcalga... #CalgaryNews #YYC #Calgary #Pride

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

In our latest episode of Let’s Talk Poverty, Krista Davidson Flint takes us on a tour of Inclusio by Accessible Housing. Inclusio is a fully accessible, supportive living home where adults with limited mobility can live with dignity and independence. enoughforall.ca/podcasts/pod... #YYC #Calgary

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day and Aboriginal Awareness Week offer an opportunity to recognize our city’s original caretakers and the deep contributions Indigenous Peoples continue to make. Here are some events. enoughforall.ca/articles/ind...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Yesterday, Calgary City Council voted to pass the Safer Together Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and to keep the Free Fare Zone until January 2027. #Calgary #YYC #CalgaryNews #PovertyReduction #SaferTogether

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Calgary Foundation’s 2025 Quality of Life Report found 57% of respondents rated their mental health as very good or excellent. But that drops to 23% for Calgarians who are unemployed. There is a close relationship between financial stress and mental well-being. enoughforall.ca/well-being-d...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We’re wrapping up the week with appreciation for our friends at The Alex for organizing a thoughtful fireside chat with Mayor Jeromy Farkas. These talks strengthen relationships across sectors, deepen understanding, and create opportunities to work together toward a city where everyone can thrive.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

In this month's Enough for All newsletter: 📚 VCC's 2025 Report to Community highlights policy wins helping reduce poverty 💵 Bridging gaps in Alberta's income support landscape 📰 Latest news on City Council's decisions on transit, safety strategies and rezoning mailchi.mp/vibrantcalga... #YYC

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Our 2025 Report to Community highlights the collective impact made possible by Champions, community members, researchers, advocates, and partners across Calgary. Read the highlights or see the full report. lnkd.in/geyjYiMt #Calgary #YYC hashtag#CalgaryNews #PovertyReduction #SystemsChange

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The 2026 E4A Refresh process is well underway, guided by Blackfoot teachings and a reminder that the land provides everything we need. Read about the history and next chapter for E4A. enoughforall.ca/articles/a-n...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Read our latest brief to learn more about Alberta's income support landscape and VCC's recommendations to improve well-being for benefit recipients and reducing administrative burden. This is the first part in our Income Supports Policy Brief series. enoughforall.ca/resources/in...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

When income support programs do not meet basic needs, the impacts are felt across communities. We remain committed to working alongside Calgarians with lived and living experience, Championss, Council, and the Province to strengthen disability income supports and lift people out of poverty.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Silvera for Seniors to the E4A Champions network! For over 60 years Silvera has been providing affordable housing and services for Calgary seniors. Silvera’s portfolio includes an impressive 2,324 units in 36 supportive living and independent living communities.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We’re pleased to welcome SCOPE Society of Alberta to the Enough for All Champions network! SCOPE is a leader in the community of disability services, specializing in human-centred, creative ways to help individuals live full lives regardless of their level of need.

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

How has the demand for housing and supply changed over time? Check out Calgary’s Well-Being Dashboard to learn more. enoughforall.ca/well-being-d...

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