MEDIA ADVISORY: Calgary''s Largest Yarn-Bombing to Launch Affordable Housing!
Construction to begin in colourful style on future homes for 49 formerly homeless Calgarians!
(firmenpresse) - CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/08/15 -- On Tuesday, June 9th, the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) and the RESOLVE Campaign will host a colourful kick-off event to mark the beginning of construction of the second and third of eight purpose-built apartments for formerly homeless Calgarians. Through the innovative capital campaign, RESOLVE, the 25-unit Aurora on the Park will be built in Hillhurst Sunnyside and the 24-unit Providence House at 426 and 428 2nd Avenue N.E. in Crescent Heights.
The event will showcase the ''yarnbombing'' which artists from This is My City Art Society have woven together around the entire house. In addition, invited dignitaries, including Mayor Nenshi, will write the ''first wishes'' for the future of Aurora on the Park, Providence House, the future tenants and the communities on fabric to be hung on the house.
Media are invited to attend the formal program on Tuesday June 9, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 832 10 St. NW.
Photo opportunities and interviews will be available. After the formal program the event will be open to the public from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and include This is My City artists in attendance, music, snacks and an opportunity to look at renderings of the new buildings.
Kick-off Event for Aurora on the Park and Providence House
Tuesday, June 9th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
832 10th St. N.W., Calgary, AB
About CHF
The Calgary Homeless Foundation supports Calgary''s Plan to End Homelessness through acting as the backbone organization supporting the fulfilment of the 14 Action Steps identified in the Plan. In addition, CHF focuses on Advocacy, Research and Development, Systems Planning, and Funding, outcomes and impact. 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 calgaryhomeless.com.
About the RESOLVE Campaign
RESOLVE is a tangible and measurable step in helping end homelessness - and the affordable housing crisis - in Calgary. RESOLVE''s mission is to raise $120 million to build affordable, sustainable housing for 3,000 homeless and vulnerable Calgarians. Nine respected and established Calgary social agencies have partnered with government, business and community leaders, all resolving to make Calgary a better home - for everyone. Visit resolvecampaign.com for more information.
Contacts:
Calgary Homeless Foundation
Louise Gallagher
Director, Marketing & Communications
Cell: 587-434-9794
RESOLVE Campaign
Amy Hurst
Senior Manager of Communications
Cell: 403-519-8163
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Datum: 08.06.2015 - 11:18 Uhr
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