Resources

Getting started is always the hardest part - so we’ve made it easier with resources to kick-start projects in your community. Search our resource database below to find handbooks, research, and step-by-step guides that will help you achieve your goals. If you’re looking for more support, reach out to us! Our team is happy to help, and work with you to implement projects.

August 26, 2024

Guide to Implementing Coordinated Access in Smaller Communities

Homelessness

The development of the training materials and toolkit builds upon the Housing First philosophy while using a place-based approach along with a person-centred and trauma-informed care lens based on Reconciliation. The was based on a bottom-up, rather than a top-down…

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August 26, 2024

Shelter Pulse Policy Primers

Community Development

Guidelines on how to implement best practices and inclusive policies when writing women’s shelter policies.

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August 26, 2024

Shelter Pulse Literature Review, Environmental Scan & What We Heard Report

Shelter Pulse Literature Review: A review of literature, research, and current policies relating to Violence Against Women shelters and the lived experience of survivors. Shelter Pulse Environmental Scan: A review of the internal and external factors affecting Canadian shelters and…

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August 19, 2024

Awareness Builds Connection in Dementia-Friendly Communities (ABCD): Guides

Community Development

Informed by research and the experiences of the ABCD pilot communities, these guides have been developed to support rural communities looking to improve the lives of those living with dementia by becoming more dementia-friendly. Understanding that each community is unique…

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June 20, 2024

Olds, Alberta Age-Friendly Action Plan 

Community Development

A critical factor of ageing in place is having a community that enables older people to do what they have reason to value. According to the World Health Organization’s Global Age-friendly Cities:” A Guide; communities that are age-friendly encourage active…

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June 20, 2024

Guidebook for Housing Providers Supporting Ukrainian Evacuees in Alberta 

Housing, Immigration

With growing populations of Ukrainian evacuees across the province, it is also the reality that many more organizations, businesses, communities, groups, and individuals who may not specifically aim to support Ukrainian evacuees are and will be increasingly coming into contact…

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June 20, 2024

Handbook for Ukrainian Newcomers in Alberta 

Immigration

This guidebook will discuss resources to assist Ukrainian newcomers with finding housing, employment, healthcare, education, and the next steps in settling successfully in their new home.

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June 20, 2024

Rural Employers’ Awareness on Diversity and Inclusion (READI) Toolkit

Immigration

To receive the guide, please click the button below and complete the following form. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, and we’ll only use your personal information to administer your account and to provide the information you…

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