Empowering Change Through Innovation, Compassion, and Community
From recovery and housing solutions to lifelong support through our alumni network, our programs are designed to transform lives and build a stronger community.
The Men’s Recovery Program is designed to address the deep-rooted challenges of addiction, offering a transformative journey toward lasting freedom. Our program is built to restore hope and purpose.
By combining faith-based spiritual development, innovative scientific approaches, and vocational training, we empower men to overcome addiction, rebuild their lives, and reclaim their future.
Through a supportive community and comprehensive care, we help clients break free from addiction and thrive.
We understand that stable housing is essential for breaking the cycle of addiction and homelessness. Our Housing Solutions program offers a range of supportive housing options tailored to individual needs.
Whether it’s transitional housing for men working on their recovery, long-term community housing that fosters connection, or affordable housing specifically designed for women, we provide safe, nurturing environments where individuals can rebuild their lives.
Our newest program provides lifelong support for individuals who have completed our recovery programs. We understand that the journey to lasting freedom doesn’t end with graduation; it’s a continuous process of growth and connection.
Through this program, alumni are invited to stay connected with a community that offers ongoing encouragement, resources, and opportunities for involvement.
Our Alumni Program ensures that the support system established during recovery continues, empowering individuals to maintain their progress and thrive in their new lives.
All I can say about that time is it was a blur. A lot of in and out of jail. A lot of messed up relationships. A lot of blacked out nights. Sleeping on the streets, sleeping in shelters. This place works but you gotta want it. In my eyes, the Dream Centre saved my life.
– Joel
Your donation directly impacts people in our community by supporting them through programs that guide them towards a transformed life.
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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.
