Donor Stories

Grateful tenant makes a gift to RESOLVE

From our 2015-2016 Report to Community. John (pictured left) had a number of setbacks – including polio at age 14 and a plane crash at 28 that severely damaged ... more

Media partners donate advertising space

From our 2015-2016 Report to Community. A combined $1.6 million in advertising donated by our media partners – including $1 million from The Jim Pattison ... more

Community foundation gives stamp of approval with $4 million

From our 2015-2016 Report to Community. When almost half of Albertans say they would be in financial trouble if their paycheque was delayed just one week, there ... more

Four friends team up to build homes for people with limited mobility

From our 2015-2016 Report to Community. Bob Harris of Centron Group of Companies, also a builder, saw a gap in Calgary’s housing – the lack of homes that are ... more

Visionary homebuilders win Philanthropic Group Award

From our 2015-2016 Report to Community. In the business world they are competitors. But in the homeless sector they have come together as our greatest champion... more

Affordable and supported housing is vital

Calgary Foundation's 2015 Vital Signs report listed improving the affordability of rental housing as one of the top citizen priorities. In light of this priority, ... more
Calgary Homebuilders

Calgary homebuilders lead the way

It’s fitting that companies that build thousands of new homes in Calgary every year are coming together to build a few more. A growing list of Calgary homebuilders more

TD Bank Group announces "Leadership" gift to RESOLVE

New affordable housing options to assist vulnerable individuals and families will be available in Calgary thanks to TD Bank Group’s "Leadership" level gift to the ... more

Shaw Communications helps create awareness for vulnerable Calgarians

Shaw Communications Inc. is proud to support RESOLVE by spreading the message about the need for more affordable and supported rental housing for the homeless and vulnerable in Calgary. more

RBC announces "Visionary" level gift to RESOLVE designated to Horizon Housing Society

New affordable housing options to assist vulnerable individuals and families will be available in Calgary thanks to the Royal Bank of Canada’s "Visionary" level ... more

Importance of affordable and supported homes for seniors backed by building manager

Michelle Graefer, a building manager for Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta (TPFA), believes in respecting and protecting Calgary’s aging population. “Yes, ... more

Osler and RESOLVE working together for a brighter future

Recent and dramatic market changes have significantly impacted everyone who makes a living in the energy sector. And while it has been tough on business and ... more

RESOLVE donors honoured for generosity

There are many words that have been used to describe David Bissett. Visionary. Pioneer. Altruistic. Generous. Humble. Now, two more have been added — ... more
Russ Mackenzie, Vice President of Stantec Inc.

Turning visions into visuals: Stantec steps up

Long before a hammer ever hits a single nail, there are months of planning and paperwork that go into building any type of housing. more

David Bissett invests in solutions

One might wonder if reading celebrated Canadian author Malcolm Gladwell’s essay “Million-Dollar Murray” served as a tipping point of sorts for Calgary ... more

BD&P invests in a better city

John Brussa spends a lot of time in boardrooms talking with captains of industry, but the Vice Chair and Partner at Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP — and one ... more