8 exciting accomplishments at RESOLVE in 2016
1. Two mortgages were retired
We celebrated a #generous #donation today that resulted in a rent decrease for our residents #grateful #yyc pic.twitter.com/eLvV1S4XFX
— The Mustard Seed YYC (@mustardseedyyc) May 7, 2016
The mortgages on Acadia Place (Calgary Homeless Foundation) and Beltline Apartment (The Mustard Seed) were retired in May thanks to an anonymous donor through Calgary Foundation. This is key to make sure these agencies can continue to offer low rents on a sustainable basis.
2. We opened the doors to three new buildings
Providence House grand opening photo gallery: https://t.co/r4myb5Jz8y @MorrisonHomes @YourAlberta @calgaryhomeless @YWCAofCalgary pic.twitter.com/TYNkcejDWX — RESOLVE Campaign (@RESOLVEyyc) September 30, 2016
Stepping Stone Manor, a home for 30 vulnerable and homeless individuals, opened in July. Providence House, a home for 24 women experiencing or at risk of homelessness, opened in September. Aurora on the Park opened in November for 25 people experiencing homelessness, addiction and limited mobility.
3. Construction started on two new projects
Well wishes for the future tenants of Prelude @ShaneHomeLiving @calgaryhomeless #yyc pic.twitter.com/onv6dOxWFl
— RESOLVE Campaign (@RESOLVEyyc) May 18, 2016
Prelude in Radisson Heights (Calgary Homeless Foundation) broke ground in May. Construction on Inclusio (Accessible Housing) began in September.
4. Two of our Partners received government commitments
Thank you @YourAlberta for investing $3M in @preventcrimenow‘s RESOLVE project Bedford House https://t.co/kIu5Q6lJpw pic.twitter.com/ffX7hm8hDm
— RESOLVE Campaign (@RESOLVEyyc) September 16, 2016
The new Bedford House (Calgary John Howard Society) received $3 million in government commitments, allowing the agency to move forward and begin preparing for construction. Accessible Housing’s Inclusio received $4 million.
5. Two development permit applications moved forward
Hundreds of seniors in need of housing stuck living in hospital without need for hospital care. Read Michael’s story https://t.co/UDz7J6F5ZT pic.twitter.com/FuLv00b8MM
— RESOLVE Campaign (@RESOLVEyyc) October 13, 2016
The development permit application for The Glamorgan Project (Horizon Housing Society) was approved in early December. The development permit application for the NE Seniors Project (Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta) was submitted in mid-December.
6. Support services added for 224 tenants and other vulnerable individuals
In the Wellness Centre there’s an examination room for doctors. Before, they worked out of a repurposed kitchen. #SeedWellness #yyc pic.twitter.com/h7Cv0cVeej
— The Mustard Seed YYC (@mustardseedyyc) November 18, 2016
The Mustard Seed opened a new integrated multidisciplinary Wellness Centre in the 1010 Centre in October. Here tenants can receive medical care, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care, addictions counselling, advocacy and spiritual care.
7. Sheryl Barlage was named “Outstanding Fundraising Professional”
We are so proud of @sherylbarlage for being honoured for her amazing work in our community. Thank you @AFPCalgary pic.twitter.com/yFP88XlD4U
— RESOLVE Campaign (@RESOLVEyyc) November 15, 2016
Sheryl Barlage, RESOLVE’s Executive Director, was honoured as this year’s “Outstanding Fundraising Professional” at the Generosity of Spirit Awards in November.
8. We won an award for our 2015-2016 Report to Community
We’re celebrating our colleague Megan Eichhorn winning a Gold Marcom Award for creating our 2015 Report to Community https://t.co/AyviZS028X pic.twitter.com/Zq2Ym2nyqX
— RESOLVE Campaign (@RESOLVEyyc) November 30, 2016
Our 2015-2016 Report to Community won a MarCom Gold Award for exceeding the high standards of the marketing and communication industry norms.