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Working on long-term strategies that address the root causes of poverty. Stewards of Calgary's poverty reduction strategy Enough for All. linktr.ee/Vibrantcalgary

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · Jan 16

📊 Discover the Enough for All Well-being Dashboard!

In partnership with YYC Data, we have brought to life vital data on Calgary’s progress toward achieving its poverty reduction goals.

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3DOXGZs

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 1d

This year, VCC marks 20 years of driving systems change to reduce poverty in Calgary. We’re shining a light on the progress we’ve made through collective action, and we remain focused on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

shinealight.enoughforall.ca

#Calgary #YYC #EndPovertyMonth

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 1d

Municipal Elections are two weeks away! Your voice matters. As you prepare to vote, take time to learn about the key issues shaping this election. Explore VCC’s Elections Platform and make informed choices. enoughforall.cdn.prismic.io/enoughforall...

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 3d

Election day is only two weeks away! Here are some questions you can ask candidates before you cast your vote.

#CalgaryElections #Calgary #YYC #PovertyReduction #SystemsChange

enoughforall.cdn.prismic.io/enoughforall...

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 3d

With campaigns in full swing, you're likely to bump into your local candidate! Be prepared to discuss the issues that matter to you.

Read our Election Platform: enoughforall.cdn.prismic.io/enoughforall...

#CalgaryElections #Calgary #YYC #PovertyReduction #SystemsChange

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 6d

Over 1,000 Calgarians told us about challenges they’re facing and the changes they want to see in our city. Housing, education, and the cost of food were at the top of the list. Know the issues before you cast your vote.

Read the report: enoughforall.ca/projects/you...

#YYC #ElectionsCalgary

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 8d

Here’s what's happening in Calgary this month:

🍂 October is End Poverty Month.
🌟 VCC is celebrating 20 years of community-driven impact in Calgary.
🗳️ It’s time to cast your vote for the future of Calgary in the upcoming municipal election.

Stay up to date: mailchi.mp/vibrantcalga...

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 8d

Poverty is not always an extreme. Sometimes, it’s one missed shift, illness, or unexpected expense away.

October is End Poverty Month, a time to get informed and take action to reduce poverty in Calgary.

Learn more: enoughforall.ca/articles/end...

#SystemsChange #PovertyReduction #Calgary

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

New Champion alert!

We’re excited to welcome Calgary Meals on Wheels to our E4A Champion Network. They are addressing food security in our community by preparing and delivering nutritious, quality, and affordable meals. www.mealsonwheels.com

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

VCC’s impact is community-driven. Thank you to all who are leading the way. We also extend deep gratitude to the @calgary.ca and United Way of Calgary and Area, whose funding and support make this work possible.

See what the last 20 yrs of systems change looks like: shinealight.enoughforall.ca

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 15d

In this episode of #LetsTalkPoverty, Jaclyn Silbernagel sits down with Vinod Rajasekaran, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of futureofgood.bsky.social , to explore systems change and what it takes to unlock lasting impact.

Listen here: enoughforall.ca/podcasts/ban...

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 16d

Sept 30 is an opportunity to listen deeply, learn from survivors, honour the children who never came home, and commit to meaningful action. Join us in honouring this day through the many opportunities to connect, reflect, and take action.

enoughforall.ca/articles/ndt...

#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Shine a Light – VCC’s 20th Anniversary Celebration.

We were proud to gather with Champions, policymakers, partners, and people with lived experience of poverty, who make this work possible.

Explore our impact. enoughforall.ca/articles/shi...

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 20d

The VCC Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dani DeBoice as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective Sep 22. Dani’s extensive experience, leadership, & passion for collaboration will help drive Enough for All forward and keep working toward a Calgary that has enough for all.

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · 21d

This year, VCC marks 20 years of driving systems change to reduce poverty. We’re shining a light on the progress we’ve made through collective action, and we remain focused on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

See the last two decades of systems change: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEEW...

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · Sep 9

“There is no ‘getting ahead’ for low-income and middle-class Calgarians ... We need access to affordable groceries, comprehensive public transit, valuable employment, and to not feel like we are being left behind.”

These are the real voices behind our new report. enoughforall.ca/projects/you...

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · Sep 3

Accessible, trauma-informed legal help is key to reducing poverty. Discover how Alberta’s legal clinics are rising to the challenge—plus updates on food insecurity and housing in Calgary.

Read & subscribe: mailchi.mp/vibrantcalga...

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · Aug 27

This episode of #LetsTalkPoverty, we sat down with 4 executive directors of legal guidance organizations across AB to discuss access to justice, the need to provide free or low-cost legal advice and representation, and why we need to influence broader systemic change. enoughforall.ca/podcasts/leg...

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · Aug 18

Secondary suites have been an important tool for expanding housing options across Calgary. As a community-integrated housing solution, these legal suites offer a practical path forward in easing rental availability and supporting homeowners.

calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

'Exceeded every target:' Calgary's registered secondary suite number blows past 20,000

In an effort to expand affordable housing, the city is claiming success in secondary suites, with registered units now exceeding 20,000.

calgaryherald.com

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

We're thrilled to welcome Skipping Stone to our E4A Champion Network!

Skipping Stone has a mission to connect Two-Spirt, trans and gender diverse youth, adults, and their families with comprehensive and low barrier access to the support they need and deserve.

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

We're pleased to see the commitment towards increasing the affordable housing stock in our city. It's welcome news to see that 27% of the new suites in this converted office building will be affordable housing units.

www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

New residential units in converted office building to include 27 per cent affordable units

More of Calgary’s vacant office space is being converted into affordable housing units in downtown Calgary.

www.ctvnews.ca

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · Aug 6

Our August newsletter is in your inbox! We've shared stories around food insecurity, well-being and some updates on housing in Calgary.

If you haven't subscribed yet, you can have a read here: mailchi.mp/vibrantcalga...

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · Jul 31

Our Well-being Dashboard has seen some updates in data! Specifically, food security data shows that more Calgarians are food insecure and the debt index showed that Canadians are less financial resilient.

To learn more read our latest blog: enoughforall.ca/articles/cal...

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · Jul 30

It's really great to see innovative solutions, provided by ATCO and Attainable Homes Calgary, to create more affordable housing in Calgary!

calgaryherald.com/business/loc...

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Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · Jul 16

Are you a stellar communicator with innovative strategies to advocate and educate? Then we’d love you to join our team! We are seeking a talented Communications Coordinator to support communications, marketing, and media relations.

Learn more here: enoughforall.ca/careers

Vibrant Communities Calgary @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social · Jul 11

We're pleased to see the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada working together to invest critical funding into much-needed affordable housing for families and communities across Calgary and Alberta.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta, feds put $203M toward affordable housing across the province | CBC News

Alberta Social Services Minister Jason Nixon says this round of funding keeps the province on track to meet its goal of creating 82,000 units by 2031.