Happy New Year, Friend! 2024 marks the beginning of a new decade for the Calgary Dream Centre. After 20 years of working with those pursuing a life free from addiction, we understand the power a fresh start can bring. Every resident’s “New Year” starts the day they walk through our doors. Many of us relate […]
Greetings, Craig Hill here, Executive Director of the Calgary Dream Centre (CDC). You may have seen our recent communication regarding the retirement of Jim Moore, our previous CEO. With Jim now settled into retirement, you may be wondering, what is next for the CDC? As Jim’s successor, I want to take a moment to assure […]
A Message of Warmth From our Executive Team Dear Friend, Spring is right around the corner and we can’t wait to see all the beauty it has to offer. As we transition from one season to another, I often am reminded of the importance of each season. Winter is a season that can be quiet […]
The Healing Power of Rest Dear Friend, As the earth prepares itself for a season of rest, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty of the colors surrounding us. It strikes wonder in my heart, at how a tree can look the most beautiful right before it’s about to lose all its leaves. I […]
Dear Friend, Father’s Day is just a few days away, and we are gearing up to celebrate our residents who are fathers. We serve over 250 men at one time, and many of them are fathers. My heart is always encouraged to see just how many of them end up reconciling with their children during […]
It is our pleasure to share with you the exciting event that took place at the Recovery Capital Summit Conference, Tuesday, April 12th at approximately 3:15 PM. Jim Moore was selected by the Minister of Mental Health and Addiction, the Honorable Mike Ellis, to receive the Alberta Lifetime Achievement Award for his many years of […]
Dear Friend, Though it is not springtime yet, I have found myself looking for the bright rays of the sun to warm my spirit as I anticipate the new life that spring brings. While the forecast remains cool, I am reminded of something far greater that can lift our hearts as we wait for the […]
A message from our CEO, Jim Moore Help us Rebuild from COVID 19 To our CDC Community, While the risk of contracting COVID 19 is slowly declining, and we see hope on the horizon as we are so close to entering Phase 3 of Alberta’s Open for Summer plan. Addiction, mental health, and homelessness are […]
An update from our CEO, Keeping our doors open to Calgary’s most vulnerable during COVID 19 has been our top priority. While it has not been easy, for us and other recovery and housing services across the city, it has been essential we remain open. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information it was […]
The Calgary Dream Centre has always provided help during dark times, but 2020 brought unprecedented challenges—not only for the communities we serve, but for our organization and its supporters as well. We all faced adversity and uncertainty last year, but when The Calgary Dream Centre needed help, the city rallied behind us. Thanks to your […]
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