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With safety top of mind during the COVID-19 pandemic, Children's Cottage Society is limiting volunteer opportunities at this time. Unfortunately this means we are not accepting new applicants at until further notice. We very much appreciate your keen interest in giving your time and talent to help children and families in crisis, and we hope that you'll more»

CALGARY -- Though COVID-19 has forced many businesses and public buildings to shut down, groups that help people in situations of homelessness and abuse are unable to close. They’re still seeing a need, but they’ve had to adapt – in both how they help people and how they fundraise to pay for those programs. Giving Tuesday typically takes more»

Several Calgary emergency shelters are moving quickly to get families into homes amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Brenda’s House has also relocated many of their clients. The CEO of Brenda’s House said they are moving all of their families out of the shelter and into their own homes. READ FULL STORY HERE.

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In efforts to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19, we feel that is important that you know the changes we have made with each of our programs.

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Crisis Nursery Updates The Crisis Nursery has reduced the number of children from 14 down to 6 as per Alberta Health regulations so we can ensure all our children remain healthy. These children (newborn to age 8 years) are high risk (not appropriate to remain at home). The Crisis Nursery staff are dedicated to keeping our children safe by screening all more»

The Children’s Cottage Society would like to share the news that Dr. Sandra Muir Reilly, founder of the Children’s Cottage Society and member of the Board for over 30 years was presented with the Meritorious Service Medal by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The more»

Founder of the first crisis nursery in Alberta and pioneer of vital services for children and families.

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Homelessness to a parent is terrifying, for a child it’s debilitating. Layla’s story is all-too-common for new Canadians trying to be safe for the first time in their lives.

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Thank you Sierra Dental for your kind supply of dental products for the little ones at The Children’s Cottage!

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Spring symbolizes renewal and new life. This mom got the support she needed bringing in her family’s newest life!

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For eight years straight, ARC Resources has come the Crisis Nursery every fall to install our holiday lights and every spring to take them down and officially welcome spring!

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