SocialPolicyCollab @albertaspc
The SPC is a group of community organizations committed to the devleopment and implementation of public policy that improves the well-being of Albertans. Alberta Joined February 2024-
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Debt challenges continue to increase for Albertans struggling to make ends meet calgary.ctvnews.ca/new-report-sug… @momentumcalgary Money Management & Financial Coaching can help with hard choices dealing with debt @VibrantCalgary @UnitedWayCgy
Last Friday, over 100 participants from funders and communities joined us for an inspiring and educational evening at our GrOW (Grassroots Organizational Empowerment) Platform Knowledge Mobilization event! To know more about GrOW Initiative, please check: actiondignity.org/grow-platform/
Come and join us tonight for a Zine making workshop at @mybowness! 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Bowness Community Association (7904 43 Ave NW). No registration, just drop in :)
.@LegalAidAlberta provides legal representation to vulnerable Albertans. Their operations are set to cease due to a governance dispute. “We’re very concerned about the vulnerable Albertans who are going to be impacted by this," said their board chair. edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/…
Interested in researching the gig economy in Canada? We are accepting proposals until June 12. For more details head to our website here: socialpolicycollaborative.ca/careers
Interested in researching the gig economy in Canada? We are accepting proposals until June 12. For more details head to our website here: socialpolicycollaborative.ca/careers
We are looking for research project proposals around the gig economy in Canada. Check here for more details: socialpolicycollaborative.ca/careers
As we head into the third week of hearings around city-wide rezoning, have a listen to our podcast episode with @InamTeja on how we think about housing, homelessness and city-building in #yyc. enoughforall.ca/podcasts/chang…
“Anything that can enable different types of homes, and more affordable homes, and anything that is going to enable developers to build homes faster, we are going to be in support of,” said @leeandreacoward about the rezoning proposal in front of #yyccc. calgary.citynews.ca/2024/04/18/cal…
For Budget 2024 we asked asked for improvements in areas such as income support, AISH, affordable housing, training programs for those with employment barriers, and greater budget transparency. How did Budget 2024 address our asks? Read to learn. enoughforall.ca/projects/alber…
“Time after time, whether in housing, policing, safe drinking water or other critical areas, our audits of federal programs to support Canada’s Indigenous Peoples reveal a distressing and persistent pattern of failure.” nationalpost.com/news/canada/au…
People experiencing homelessness are dying at alarming rates in both Calgary and Edmonton. cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…
Jeff Loomis @loomisyyc
1K Followers 983 Following Citizen & family guy who works as a leader @MomentumCalgary, cares about community and tries to still play basketball. @UCalgarySAPL alum. Tweets my own.
Ron Kneebone 🇨🇦... @RonKneebone
3K Followers 926 Following Economist with interests in government budgets, poverty reduction and homelessness. Trying to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. @policy_school
Elsbeth Mehrer @ElsbethMehrer
2K Followers 1K Following Mum to teens, wife, staffer, reformed reporter. Passionate about equity, housing, bad dogs & food. She/her. 🇨🇦🇳🇱🧡🌷
Kimberly Jones @kimrobyn
1K Followers 1K Following Calgarian. Currently working in urban and policy research. @[email protected] Loves good food, walking, travel, and many other things.
Jack C @JackJConnors
351 Followers 3K Following Psychologist Humanistic/existential, mindfulness,psychodynamic // Dual 🇨🇦🇺🇸 in Alberta // Inflexible Yogi
Courtney Walcott @CWalcottYYC
5K Followers 703 Following City Councillor - Ward 8 Teacher, coach, and community organizer. (he/him) Opinions are my own.
Cameron Heenan @cameronheenan
199 Followers 5K Following Policy Analyst @ Vibrant Communities Calgary 🇨🇦 Now a N Irish resident of Calgary, via Edinburgh 🏴 views my own, obviously.
Lee Stevens @leeandreacoward
350 Followers 209 Following Policy and Research Specialist @VibrantCalgary. Believes in fixing the system to fit the people. Also an advocate for Basic Income.
Meaghon Reid @Meaghon
882 Followers 2K Following Views are my own. Settler living on Treaty 7 Territory, feminist, adventurer, and big fan of my daschund. She/Her. ED @vibrantcalgary
Vibrant Communities C... @VibrantCalgary
9K Followers 8K Following This account is no longer being monitored as of March 1, 2025. Find us on @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social
Calgary Homeless Foun... @calgaryhomeless
5K Followers 551 Following Guiding the fight against homelessness.
Kourtney Penner @kourtpenner
6K Followers 1K Following Ward 11 Council Candidate; Community Builder; Innovation Champion; Coffee Lover; Dogs, kids, & mountains; Treaty 7; She/Her
the Nonprofit Chamber @thenpchamber
4K Followers 1K Following Your steadfast partner in strengthening communities, ensuring nonprofits remain at the heart of Alberta’s vibrant social fabric.
Chaz Smith @ChazSmithYYC
2K Followers 1K Following CEO & Founder of @BeTheChangeYYC homeless outreach program. Homelessness-housing, poverty & human rights advocate (He/Him) 🇨🇦🏳️🌈
LiveWireCalgary @LiveWireCalgary
7K Followers 3K Following Calgary's top independent local daily news provider. Know More Stuff. Darren Krause - Editor https://t.co/oFzqQyAb8v
Courtney Walcott @CWalcottYYC
5K Followers 703 Following City Councillor - Ward 8 Teacher, coach, and community organizer. (he/him) Opinions are my own.
Jeff Loomis @loomisyyc
1K Followers 983 Following Citizen & family guy who works as a leader @MomentumCalgary, cares about community and tries to still play basketball. @UCalgarySAPL alum. Tweets my own.
The Alex @TheAlexCHC
5K Followers 3K Following At The Alex we see the whole story of health. We meet everyone where they are at, and treat all people with dignity and respect.
The Alex Community Fo... @goodfoodyyc
1K Followers 374 Following Bringing people together to grow, cook, share, and advocate for good food for all.
Discovery House @Discovery_House
2K Followers 1K Following Empowering children and their mothers to live healthy lives free from domestic violence. Proud to be an A+ rated, Top 100 Canadian Charity for 5 years in a row!
Onward Homes @OnwardYYC
1K Followers 871 Following We provide affordable homes as a foundation for tomorrow.
Norfolk Housing @norfolkhousing
690 Followers 658 Following Creating inclusive and affordable communities where everyone has the right to feel at home.
Cameron Heenan @cameronheenan
199 Followers 5K Following Policy Analyst @ Vibrant Communities Calgary 🇨🇦 Now a N Irish resident of Calgary, via Edinburgh 🏴 views my own, obviously.
Lee Stevens @leeandreacoward
350 Followers 209 Following Policy and Research Specialist @VibrantCalgary. Believes in fixing the system to fit the people. Also an advocate for Basic Income.
Meaghon Reid @Meaghon
882 Followers 2K Following Views are my own. Settler living on Treaty 7 Territory, feminist, adventurer, and big fan of my daschund. She/Her. ED @vibrantcalgary
Calgary Drop-In Centr... @calgarydropin
7K Followers 2K Following Our vision is a community where everyone can find their home. #MoreThanEmergencyShelter #FueledByKindness #YYC
Prospect Human Servic... @ProspectEmploy
1K Followers 1K Following An Alberta non-profit that offers a range of #employment services and supports. Contact us at 1-877-483-256 or [email protected].
ActionDignity @actiondignity
1K Followers 319 Following We work together with ethnocultural, racialized, and equity seeking groups to create transformational changes in communities and society https://t.co/NgXTTlTrrd
Calgary Counselling C... @YYC_counselling
4K Followers 930 Following Counselling that works. No waitlist or financial barriers. Now proudly serving Albertans across the province through @counselling_ab
Kindred Connections S... @KindredAB
1K Followers 847 Following At Kindred, we’re convinced the key to living well is healthy relationships. Together, let’s realize the power of human connection.
Inn from the Cold @innfromthecold
8K Followers 1K Following Helping families overcome obstacles that lead to a cycle of homelessness — that’s what we strive to do with every family that asks Inn from the Cold for help.
CalgaryLegalGuidance @CalgaryLegal
1K Followers 299 Following Legal services for low-income Albertans in criminal, family, domestic violence, immigration, homelessness, benefits & elder law. Tweets are not legal advice.
DisabilityActionHall @Actionhall
2K Followers 2K Following A proud 'Disability Community' telling stories, taking action and changing lives in Alberta since 1998
CUPS Calgary @CUPSCalgaryAB
3K Followers 744 Following Through integrated programs and services, CUPS builds resilient lives for Calgarians facing the challenges of poverty and trauma.
Trellis Society @TrellisYYC
1K Followers 1K Following One organization. Countless ways to help. Trellis Society empowers people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences to grow and flourish.
Edmonton Social Plann... @edmontonspc
3K Followers 1K Following The Edmonton Social Planning Council provides leadership by addressing and researching social issues, informing public discussion, and influencing social policy
Women's Centre of Cal... @womenscentre
3K Followers 451 Following The Women’s Centre of Calgary is a safe place for women to get assistance, connect with others & work for change. Building community with & for women.
City of Calgary @cityofcalgary
315K Followers 126 Following Official City of Calgary local government Twitter account. Keep up with City news, services, programs, events and more. Not monitored 24/7.
YW Calgary @YWcalgary
8K Followers 3K Following YW endeavors to see women thrive in a safe & equitable community. When & where she needs us most we provide shelter, housing, counselling & employment support.
Vibrant Communities C... @VibrantCalgary
9K Followers 8K Following This account is no longer being monitored as of March 1, 2025. Find us on @vibrantcalgary.bsky.social
Calgary Herald @calgaryherald
218K Followers 752 Following Latest local, national, world, business & sports news. Tweet us with questions, suggestions or tips! @HeraldHeadlines for headlines only.Trends for United States
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