Healing and hope: a path to recovery and stability
Guided by compassion and evidence-based practices, we are committed to building brighter futures for some of the most marginalised members of our community.
Through housing, harm reduction, and peer-led recovery programs, we help people heal, rebuild, and thrive. With your support, we are creating a Calgary where everyone has the opportunity to achieve stability, dignity, and hope.
The Breaking Point
At the end of their rope
On any given night in 2022, more than 16,000 Canadians found themselves sleeping in an emergency shelter. This is an increase of nearly 23% from 2021. There is no one reason why these individuals found themselves with nowhere else to turn, but one thing is for certain - they did not choose to be underhoused. Each person’s story is unique and deserves a unique response.
A Step Toward Stability
A New Opportunity with SHARP
If a bed is available, the individual’s referral is sent directly to SHARP. At this stage, the intake team reaches out to assess their specific needs and ensure a smooth transition into housing. This process is designed to provide wraparound care, supporting individuals on their journey to stability.
Welcoming a New Resident
A Place to Call Home
New residents are immediately greeted by friendly, skilled staff and volunteers. Throughout the intake process, SHARP’s team assesses the new resident’s specific needs and ways in which the transition into their new home can be made more comfortable. Each resident gets their own space to make their own - an important aspect of our founder Walter Beswick’s approach to restoring dignity and hope.
Murray's House is different than other places, it gives you more hope than most places do. I always thought I was not good enough. But now I know it is not true. Deep down I know I can do it.
Mark
Resident of murray's house
Each resident is welcome to stay with SHARP for as long as they’d like. There are no restrictions or time limitations on belonging, and we reinforce that sense of belonging by welcoming each person as a member of the SHARP family.
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