Brenda's House

 

Is a transitional shelter and re-housing program in the SW community of Killarney for families who are currently experiencing homelessness. Program Information Brochure (click here)

What kind of support does Brenda’s House offer?

For the parents:

  • Connections with support workers to help you coordinate with community resources on your road to permanent housing.
  • 24 hour, non-judgmental support and assistance.
  • Help to create and manage a plan so you can achieve permanent housing.

For the children and the family: 

  • A safe and nurturing home, with access to important amenities.
  • Weekday child care, in our in-house child care centre.
  • Facilitated group and play activities that encourage healthy growth and development.
  • Support to ensure children maintain schooling.
  • Healthy, balanced meals and snacks.

Why do families reach out to us?

They have currently exhausted all options for housing, and find themselves in need of shelter.
 

How can you access Brenda’s House?

  • Please call Brenda’s House 24 hour support line at (403) 242 - 8575 ext. 0.
  • A Family Support Worker will ask the caller about their specific needs and family situation.
  • The worker will offer immediate non-judgmental support.
  • Dependent upon our availability and your need, you will be offered support and access to the program as soon as possible.

Brenda’s House is delivered in partnership with:

Brenda Strafford Foundation
Children’s Cottage Society
Aspen Family Services
Calgary Urban Project Society
NeighbourLink

Brenda's House is generously funded by; The Brenda Strafford Foundation and The Calgary Homeless Foundation.

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