Rise Calgary

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Rise Calgary. 🧡

For over 25 years, Calgarians have trusted us when things got hard. We're grateful for every person who's walked through our doors, and for the staff, volunteers, students and donors who've been there for them.

We have something big to share this week. Stay tuned.

What are you grateful for this year?

10/05/2026

What do board members even do? More than you'd think, and maybe something you'd be great at.

Rise Calgary is growing its board of directors, and we're looking for people who want to help shape the future of a nonprofit working to end poverty in our city.

If you've got expertise in finance, HR, law, tech, or governance, we'd love to hear from you. And if you've never sat on a board before? That's completely okay. Everyone has something to bring.

Curious? Learn more and put your name forward at the link in bio.

10/01/2026

Calgary is growing fast, and so is the need for the services that help people stay stable. More families than ever are turning to free tax filing, emergency aid, and benefits navigation to get through tough moments.

We're building to meet that need, and we're proud to welcome Mirza Ali Wasiq as our new Director of Development.

Mirza brings more than 16 years of experience in fund development and organizational leadership across nonprofit, international development, and private-sector work in Canada and around the world. He joins us to help grow the resources that make our work possible.

As Calgary rises, we're making sure no Calgarian gets left behind. Welcome, Mirza.

09/30/2026

The harm of residential schools didn't end when the schools closed. It still shapes housing, income and health for many families in our city, and we see that in our work every day.

That's why our Calgary offices are open today. The work doesn't pause.

If today is hard, the Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at hopeforwellness.ca. You can also reach Distress Centre Calgary anytime at 403-266-4357.

09/28/2026

We’re redefining case management. Come see for yourself how we’re transforming the way our team works, collaborates, and supports our clients.

Thank you, Rise Calgary, for having us! 💙

We were so excited to join the Rise team last night for their Annual General Meeting and to share a closer look at the work we’ve been building together.

It was a great opportunity to see the impact of this partnership in action — from the people behind the work to the tools and systems helping Rise continue to respond to growing demand.

We’re proud of what we’ve been able to build alongside the Rise team, and even more excited about what’s still ahead.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed us, shared their work, and helped make the evening such a great one!

Here’s to the work already underway — and what’s next.💙

09/24/2026

What a night. On September 22, we opened our doors to show how Rise is working differently, and the room was full of great conversations and curious minds.

Swipe through to see some of what happened throughout the evening.

A big thank you to all the partner agencies who came out. It meant a lot to share the night with you.

Couldn't make it? No worries. You can still explore what each station was about on our blog.
https://www.risecalgary.ca/posts/an-evening-of-working-differently

09/21/2026

🎉 Our event is happening tomorrow!

Come see innovation in action across the social sector. Explore interactive stations, check out live demos, meet our team, and see what we’ve accomplished over the past year.

📍 Momentum
🕔 5–7 PM
🎟️ Free admission + snacks included!

Come curious, connect with our team, and see what’s happening at Rise. More info at the link in our bio.

09/16/2026

Planning for the future can help protect your wishes and reduce stress for your loved ones.

Join Daniella Passos for Estate Documents 101, a free online presentation about Wills, Personal Directives, and Enduring Powers of Attorney. Presented by Calgary Legal Guidance and Rise Canada.

Register today!

This session is for educational purposes only and does not provide legal advice.

https://form.jotform.com/262437169779070

09/09/2026

Less than 2 weeks until our AGM & Showcase! 🎉

Come see how Rise is doing things differently in the social service sector. We’ll have snacks, a sneak peek at what been working on, and a chance to connect with the community.

✨ Free to register — link in bio!

09/03/2026

Don't wait on your Canada Carbon Rebate. Files are taking 2–3 weeks right now, and the deadline is October 30 — drop in any time, no appointment needed.

Link in bio if you want more info.