Calgary Dream Centre provides innovative recovery programs, affordable housing, and a supportive community to people who have lost hope along the way.
We believe that no one is beyond hope, that people can find true freedom from addiction, and that compassion and innovation can work together for life transformation.
We are committed to guiding the people in our programs and community, as they move beyond hope to freedom, in the pursuit of a life worth living.
Every day, men and women across our city face challenges that are unimaginable to those who haven’t experienced the cycle of addiction and homelessness. These people come from all walks of life. While their stories are each unique, they all need the same essentials: hope, freedom, and the life transformation that comes from a supportive community.
Some may think these challenges are too overwhelming, believing there’s no way forward. But we see things differently.
We know that hope and freedom are within reach for everyone. Our mission is to guide individuals beyond their struggles, helping them reclaim their lives and move toward a future filled with purpose and freedom.
Our recovery program pairs the most innovative recovery research with a supportive community focused on spiritual development, vocational training, and encouragement to guide our clients from addiction to freedom.
While our recovery program clients are housed at the Calgary Dream Centre, we also have affordable housing solutions throughout the city for men, and women in Calgary who need the transformative power of a safe and stable home.
We believe that recovery is a lifelong journey. After completing our recovery program, clients are invited to stay connected with a supportive community that offers ongoing guidance, resources, and encouragement for a lifetime.
At the Calgary Dream Centre, we are honoured to walk alongside incredible humans who courageously face challenges, find hope and freedom, and pursue a life worth living.
During my childhood, I experienced abuse and was exposed to toxic relationships. There were many times that I found myself in vulnerable situations that would lead me into moments of desperation for hope. The CDC gave me peace in exchange of fear, hope in exchange of anxiety, and faith in exchange of depression…
It’s hard to find a warm place to sleep on the streets. I slept many nights outside in -40 degrees Celsius. Those cold days were the saddest because they would make me realize everything I was missing. If I were to encourage someone walking a similar road to myself, I would tell them it’s never too late to start over. I started my life over at age 50, and you can too!
Going through my program gave me hope that despite my past of addiction, there was a light at the end of the tunnel. The Dream Centre has helped me build a life worth living. Now, I want to continue to help others who come here build meaningful lives filled with hope.
We need the generous support of Calgarians to continue the transformative work of guiding people to freedom, recovery, housing, and hope.
You play an important role in addressing the devastation our neighbours, friends, and community members face through addiction, homelessness, and despair.
We can’t do it without you. Together we can remind the people of Calgary that no one is beyond hope.
We are so grateful for our incredible volunteers! Join us as we serve our community with compassion and respect.
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Steve Balisky is an intrapreneur with over 15 years of experience driving data-driven transformation within national companies Suncor and Mark’s. He has also been providing leadership consulting to nonprofits for the last 10 years and has served on the CDC board since 2019. Steve holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Management and an MBA in Strategy. He is a husband and father of two, and has his own faith-filled recovery story, which inspires him to support others on their path to recovery.
Ben has been the Lead Pastor of First Assembly Church in Calgary since 2014, bringing over 30 years of ministry and leadership experience to the non-profit sector. He’s also an executive leadership coach, helping leaders thrive across various sectors since 2012. His experience includes serving on national and regional boards within his denomination, as well as supporting Vancouver’s homeless through his past involvement with Operation Compassion. Ben has served on the CDC board in Calgary for the past decade and believes the Church plays a vital role in creating lasting community impact.
Craig Hill has been involved with the Calgary Dream Centre (CDC) since its inception. Starting with trips to the LA Dream Centre where seeds were planted in him that were never forgotten. After years of working in business, real estate, and church ministry, Craig returned to the CDC to step in as the CEO. Craig has a deep appreciation for the life change that happens here, the incredible team, and seeing the redemptive work that God is doing. Outside of work, Craig is a family man who loves nothing more than being with his wife and kids at the lake.
David grew up in northern Canada and attended the University of Alberta where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked as an engineer for about seven years before moving into project management and then business management, primarily focused in the oil and gas production and refining industry.
David stepped into the COO role of a business that was in trouble due to the 2008 financial crisis. After turning that business around, he took an international role leading project managers who managed a portfolio of $1.5B of projects around the globe.
Since then, David has consulted for businesses and organizations in medicine, engineering, homelessness, and addiction recovery, and serves on various not-for-profit boards.
David is currently running another business in California that was also in need of a dramatic turnaround and now scaling this business for further profitable growth.
Cal has spent 35 years in the agricultural industry and brings domestic and international executive leadership experience in strategy development, operations, business development, and M&A in a rapid growth environment. He is a Professional Engineer, Certified Post Merger Integration Specialist, and is a holder of the Institute of Corporate Directors Director designation (ICD.D).
Throughout his life, Cal has volunteered in his community in sport and programs that focus on relational, emotional, and spiritual health. He has served on non-profit boards in both governance and advisory capacities. Cal truly believes no one is beyond hope and counts it a privilege to serve at the Calgary Dream Centre.
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Bob Nash is a dedicated and service focused professional Electrical Engineer volunteering as Board Chair and Project Manager for the Calgary Dream Centre (CDC). Bob’s involvement with the CDC extends to its earliest days. His faith, and his sincere passion for helping people overcome addiction and restoring their lives, have motivated his service. Using his 35 years of senior management experience at Canadian Pacific Railway, Bob has effectively used his leadership, management, strategic planning, project management skills and philanthropic support to help propel the Calgary Dream Centre to where it is today. Bob and his wife of 44 years have two children and six grandchildren.
