Innovative Program Supports Youth Identifying as LGBTQ2S Experiencing Homelessness
Aura Host Homes First of Its Kind in Alberta
(firmenpresse) - CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/11/15 -- On Friday, June 12th, the Province of Alberta, Ministry of Human Services, the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF), and Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary (BGCC) will make a joint announcement for new innovative programming in support of Youth identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transexual, Queer, Questioning and 2-Spirited (LGBTQ2S) who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Agenda for Aura Program Announcement
10:00am Welcome - Emcee - Diana Krecsy, President & CEO, CHF - 2 mins
10:02 Human Services Minister, Honourable Irfan Sabir - 5 mins
10:07 Diana, CHF - Awarding of RFP - 4 mins
10:11 Cheryl Doherty, Executive Director, BGCC - Need for host homes - 4 mins
10:15 Dr. Abramovich, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) -- 5 mins
10:20 Diana close
10:25 Media Q&A
About CHF
The Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) is a catalyst and enabler for Systems and Service Agencies to optimize client success. CHF focuses on four strategic pillars of work; Advocacy, Research and Development, Systems Planning, and Funding (outcomes). In addition, CHF addresses gaps and identifies best practices to improve the system of care. Through mobilization of collective impact, CHF is committed to moving forward in partnership with the many homeless-serving agencies, the private sector, government partners, the faith community, other foundations and all Calgarians to end homelessness in Calgary once and for all. For more information, visit .
About BGCC
For over 75 years, Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary has carried on a tradition of helping young people to discover, develop and achieve their full potential as adults, citizens and leaders, by engaging them in activities that challenge and enrich their minds, bodies and spirits and nurture their self-esteem. Our safe, caring Club environments and enriching programs have enabled thousands of young Calgarians to play, learn and develop valuable skills for life. For more information, please visit .
Contacts:
Calgary Homeless Foundation
Louise Gallagher
Director, Marketing & Communications
Cell: 587.434.9794
Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary
Carey Fraser
Director, Fund Development & Communications
Cell: 403.860.9799
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Datum: 11.06.2015 - 16:54 Uhr
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