The SHARP Foundation

The SHARP Foundation (SHARP) is proud to be selected by HomeSpace Society and program funder Calgary Homeless Foundation as the new service provider of The Croydon. SHARP is dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgemental environment that our residents can call home. Please join us in welcoming Croydon to the SHARP family. #hope #dignity #respect

We’re excited to launch the Story Box Project! The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives. As people are finding new ways to connect with each other while keeping everyone safe, we at The SHARP Foundation and Habitus Collective want to support that reconnection. If you’re in Marda Loop/South Calgary as a resident, organization or business, we want to hear your stories! The submission link is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/storyboxsubmit

We continue to be thankful for the kindness and generosity of our community! Check out the feast that the Murray's House residents will be enjoying this weekend thanks to our friends - Gerry Hart, Jackie Dowdell , Mary Cameron, Suebee Goldsmith, Tim Maurice Frederick Leal and Floyd Visser!

Today SHARP is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of when Walter Beswick, Don Gallant, Gary Krauscher and friends officially established the Foundation! We are so proud to have maintained the legacy of providing compassion, dignity and hope to the people we serve! Listen to the CJSW Radio interview of Walter Beswick describing his vision for SHARP - click on the quote in the newsletter. Although there have been many advancements in the treatment of HIV the stigma and discrim...ination associated with the diagnosis still exists. We will always be there for those who are living with complex health and social challenges - breaking down barriers to the community supports they need. A big thank you to all of our supporters throughout the past three decades! Alberta Health Services calgaryhousing.ca Calgary Homeless Foundation HomeSpace Society Calgary Foundation https://mailchi.mp//happy-birthday-celebrating-30-years-of See more

The SHARP Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Gordon Young as the SHARP Foundation's Interim Executive Director. Gord comes to the SHARP Foundation with over 25 years of experience working in the Calgary nonprofit sector. He has an extensive background working with boards, staff teams and clients challenged with physical/mental health issues, addictions and at-risk behaviors. He brings some additional supports and sources of inspiration to assist the dedicated staff and board members in addressing the SHARP Foundation's strategic goals. He enjoys sports, hiking and spending his downtime with his growing family.

A new accessible retreat for the Beswick House residents! A huge thank you to a very special donor and the TELUS Day of Caring volunteers for building the deck! Kudos to our staff members, James and Scott, for helping to make it happen! SHARP continues to demonstrate the research that the quality of living environments improves the health and wellness outcomes of the people we serve! United Way of Calgary and Area

Over the past 6 months SHARP has served over 13,500 meals, 10,000 snacks and provided over 800 hampers to residents! We could not have done this without the amazing support from the Calgary Food Bank Food Link program, Calgary Homeless Foundation, MAZON Canada and other supporters! You can help out as well at the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Chinook Arch's Food Drive coming up on June 25th, 2020!

We are so proud of our team at Murray's House for achieving three-year accreditation for case management for ending homelessness! As the plaque mentions we are dedicated to a process based on best-practice and promoting service excellence for the people we serve! Canadian Accreditation Council Calgary Homeless Foundation HomeSpace Society

Thanks so much for your incredible support!

Join us at The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Chinook Arch FOOD DRIVE! A huge thanks to Damion Worm and Matt Sonntag for making this happen!

As we close Pride Month we must continue to make our communities as inclusive and respectful for everyone. SHARP will continue its work with community partners to make our communities safe for people aging in the LGBTQ2S+ community through its programming, education and research. We are proud to have been a contributor to the recently released YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) Aging With Pride:A Guide to Creating Inclusive Services for LGBTQ2S+ Older Adults so that organ...izations serving seniors create environments where clients, staff, volunteers and visitors can feel authentic and comfortable. Check it out at https://open.alberta.ca//sh-aging-with-pride-guide-2020.pdf. We look forward to celebrating Calgary Pride in August! Rainbow Elders Calgary Kerby Centre for the 55+ CFS - Sexual Health Centre The Calgary LGBTQA Social Club Calgary LGBTQ2 - Friendly Business And Groups Gay Calgary See more

We have been busy maintaining the health and safety of our residents and staff through this pandemic but it's important for us to recognize the amazing people and organizations who have been giving generously so that we can continue our work. Today we want to acknowledge the incredible support from the Calgary Foundation, the Harry and Betty Allsopp Fund and the Daryl K. Seaman Foundation! Your generosity has allowed us to ensure we have sufficient personal protective equipment for everyone, food security for the residents and off-setting the loss of revenue so we can continue operating! Please know what a huge difference you make in our community!