Newsroom | Inn from the Cold

Meet our new Executive Director, Heather Morley!

April 15, 2019

Inn from the Cold’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Heather Morley as the organization’s Executive Director, effective April 15^th. After undergoing an intensive and thorough recruitment and interview process the board and leadership team are thrilled to introduce Heather to our community of supporters.

Most recently, Heather has been serving as Vice President of Programs and Services at YWCA of Calgary. She brings with her decades of work…

Inn from the Cold’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Heather Morley as the organization’s Executive Director, effective April 15^th. After undergoing an intensive and thorough recruitment and interview process the board and leadership team are thrilled to introduce Heather to our community of supporters.

Most recently, Heather has been serving as Vice President of Programs and Services at YWCA of Calgary. She brings with her decades of work…

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Katimavik Volunteer Program – My Inn from the Cold internship

March 29, 2019

By: Sarah Robinson

My name is Sarah, and recently I had had the opportunity to work as a full time volunteer with Inn from the Cold. In January, I moved from Vancouver Island to Calgary for the Katimavik National Experience. If you are not familiar with Katimavik, it is a youth leadership program, striving to develop young leaders into the next generation of engaged citizens. The program runs for…

By: Sarah Robinson

My name is Sarah, and recently I had had the opportunity to work as a full time volunteer with Inn from the Cold. In January, I moved from Vancouver Island to Calgary for the Katimavik National Experience. If you are not familiar with Katimavik, it is a youth leadership program, striving to develop young leaders into the next generation of engaged citizens. The program runs for…

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5 of the Best Ways to Give Back This Spring

March 21, 2019

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and everyone has a little extra pep in their step – spring is finally here! This cheery season is the perfect time to give back to those in your community who need it most. Below are five ways you can help homeless children and families in Calgary this spring.

Volunteer

Volunteering your time and talent is…

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and everyone has a little extra pep in their step – spring is finally here! This cheery season is the perfect time to give back to those in your community who need it most. Below are five ways you can help homeless children and families in Calgary this spring.

Volunteer

Volunteering your time and talent is…

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Charitable Giving and Your Taxes

March 18, 2019

Tax season is here, and your charitable donations may be eligible for a tax credit! Below are some important things to know before submitting your 2018 tax return.

Your donations needed to be made in 2018

In order to receive a charitable donation receipt for this tax season, your donations needed to be made on or before December 31, 2018. This was sent to you…

Tax season is here, and your charitable donations may be eligible for a tax credit! Below are some important things to know before submitting your 2018 tax return.

Your donations needed to be made in 2018

In order to receive a charitable donation receipt for this tax season, your donations needed to be made on or before December 31, 2018. This was sent to you…

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Social Return on Investment

March 8, 2019

Summary by: Courtenay Boulton

Inn from the Cold supports the creation of numerous positive social outcomes for families, including increased safety, wellbeing and hope. These outcomes are created by a combination of temporary emergency shelter and housing programming that helps families stabilize themselves in crisis, regain and retain housing, and prevent future episodes of homelessness.

While anecdotal evidence and basic assessment of program efficiency suggest…

Summary by: Courtenay Boulton

Inn from the Cold supports the creation of numerous positive social outcomes for families, including increased safety, wellbeing and hope. These outcomes are created by a combination of temporary emergency shelter and housing programming that helps families stabilize themselves in crisis, regain and retain housing, and prevent future episodes of homelessness.

While anecdotal evidence and basic assessment of program efficiency suggest…

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Circles of Hope – An afternoon with Jesse Thistle

February 22, 2019

Claire’s Campaign is back for the 7^th year! Claire’s Campaign is Inn from the Cold’s annual matching campaign that runs throughout the month of May in honor of the special women in our lives – our mothers. Funds raised from Claire’s Campaign will fund our Family Support Program which supports critical programming and operational needs in our Emergency Family Shelter and housing programs.

This year, we are planning something…

Claire’s Campaign is back for the 7^th year! Claire’s Campaign is Inn from the Cold’s annual matching campaign that runs throughout the month of May in honor of the special women in our lives – our mothers. Funds raised from Claire’s Campaign will fund our Family Support Program which supports critical programming and operational needs in our Emergency Family Shelter and housing programs.

This year, we are planning something…

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Behind the Scenes: Early Childhood Development at the Inn

February 14, 2019

Recently, we sat down to chat with Candice Moch, Manager of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) program here at the Inn's Emergency Family Shelter to talk about the role and many benefits of ECD in a family emergency shelter. Here’s what she had to say:

What exactly is Early Childhood Development?

Candice Moch (CM): Typically, Early Childhood Development focuses on the first 5 years of…

Recently, we sat down to chat with Candice Moch, Manager of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) program here at the Inn's Emergency Family Shelter to talk about the role and many benefits of ECD in a family emergency shelter. Here’s what she had to say:

What exactly is Early Childhood Development?

Candice Moch (CM): Typically, Early Childhood Development focuses on the first 5 years of…

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The NATEFIT Calgary Exposed 5K

January 30, 2019

On February 3rd, 2019, fifty philanthropist athletes will take part in the NATEFIT Calgary Exposed 5K, a shirtless run in support of Inn from the Cold! Organized by NATEFIT Integrated Fitness & Nutrition, the run will kick off at 12 pm at the BMO Centre as part of the Calgary Health Show.

Last year, Nathaniel Ernst, kinesiologist and founder of NATEFIT, ran a 10K shirtless in -15° weather to raise funds…

On February 3rd, 2019, fifty philanthropist athletes will take part in the NATEFIT Calgary Exposed 5K, a shirtless run in support of Inn from the Cold! Organized by NATEFIT Integrated Fitness & Nutrition, the run will kick off at 12 pm at the BMO Centre as part of the Calgary Health Show.

Last year, Nathaniel Ernst, kinesiologist and founder of NATEFIT, ran a 10K shirtless in -15° weather to raise funds…

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A strategic look forward – becoming a housing-focused shelter

January 2, 2019

A note from the Interim Executive Director for 2019

By: Louise Gallagher, Interim Executive Director

A new year, a new look to the future. One question we are asking at Inn from the Cold to all of our staff, supporters and to the entire community is, 'What will you do to make a difference in 2019?'. This year our organization-wide resolution is to keep the home in the sights of all vulnerable families who find themselves needing care.…

2018 Winter Open House

December 21, 2018

Thank you, Calgary!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Annual Winter Open House on December 8 ^th! Over 250 Calgarians took the time out of their day to come to visit our Emergency Family Shelter on 11th Ave SE. Guests were taken on guided interactive tours of the shelter, partake in music and snacks, and learn more about just what it is we do here at Inn from the Cold. Through your generous donations, we raised almost $27,000 in…