Calgary Alliance for the Common Good

In the Calgary Herald this past weekend, a local leader in Calgary wrote an opinion-editorial – challenging the city and our province to vote no on the nine awful questions, in addition to voting remain. #UnitedForCanada #VoteToStay #Ableg #NoToTheNine #ForeverCanadian

Jennifer Garrison, Chair of Strategy at the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good, writes in the Calgary Herald about why Alberta’s future depends on the common good—and why she’s voting No. Read more: calgaryherald.com/opinion/column… #VoteForTheCommonGood #AlbertaReferendum

Housing affordability affects all of us. Join CACG’s Housing Training on July 11 to learn about Calgary’s housing challenges, current opportunities for action, and how to make your voice heard at City Council. Register: luma.com/ik21yh1x

Alberta needs skilled workers, not scapegoats. Tell your MLA to support the recommendations of Alberta's Foreign Credential Advisory Committee and recognize foreign credentials and experience. 🔗 actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QElJ… #GiftsNotScapegoats #Alberta #YYC

How can Calgary better support grassroots mental health initiatives? Join our Mental Health Listening Session on June 30 and help shape ideas for a community wellbeing hub that can connect and strengthen community-based responses. 📍 Calgary Unitarians 🔗 buff.ly/BLD81gJ

June is National Indigenous History Month. Take one act of ReconciliACTION by supporting a permanent Indigenous Gathering Place at Moh'kinsstis. Send a letter to the Calgary Mayor and City Councillors today. actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QElI… #YYC #ReconciliACTION #IndigenousHistoryMonth

Yesterday we launched our Alberta Referendum campaign: Vote for the Common Good. Thanks to everyone who joined us. Alberta’s future should be built on belonging, dignity, fairness, and opportunity for all. #VoteForTheCommonGood

Join us today as we launch our referendum Campaign. When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Where: Central Memorial Park 1221 2 St SW, Calgary, AB Join the campaign by signing up here: calgarycommongood.org/alberta_refere…

Join us today as we launch our referendum Campaign. When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Where: Central Memorial Park 1221 2 St SW, Calgary, AB Join the campaign by signing up here: calgarycommongood.org/alberta_refere…

Safer Together passed at Calgary City Council by a 10–4 vote. Thank you to everyone who shared stories, spoke at hearings, sent letters, and advocated for a safer Calgary. And thank you to the Mayor and Councillors who voted in favour. 💚 #yyc #SaferTogether

Join us June 3, at Calgary Central Memorial Park for the launch of #VoteForCanada 🇨🇦 #VoteNoToNine #VotefortheCommonGood Let’s stand together for an Alberta built on belonging, fairness and inclusion, not division and scapegoating. RSVP: calgarycommongood.org/alberta_refere… #AlbertaReferendum

Thank you to everyone who joined the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good at City Hall today. 💚 Together, we showed support for mental health, community wellbeing, and meaningful investment in the common good of all Calgarians. #yyc #MentalHealth

Day 1 of Foundations of Community Organizing brought together leaders from diverse institutions to explore leadership, relationships, power, and listening. Thank you to all participants and to St. Stephen's Anglican Church for hosting us. Looking forward to continuing tomorrow.

Today’s hearing focuses on the future of Calgary’s Mental Health & Community Wellness Strategy and the City’s upcoming budget priorities for mental health supports, prevention, and community-based services. #yyccc

Today, members of the Mental Health team at Calgary Alliance for the Common Good are speaking before City Council, sharing the needs and solutions raised through our recent Listening Sessions. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and experiences. #yyccc #MentalHealth

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas shared that Council has joined a coalition urging the Province to pause changes to disability supports calling for consultation, data, and protection from deeper poverty. Thank you to everyone who mail and emailed. Your voices made a difference. #AISH

Our Uncommonly Good Celebration Dinner took place on April 25 at Temple B'nai Tikvah. We were honoured to hear from Mayor Jyoti Gondek, and enjoyed a great evening of community, dinner, and a lively silent auction. Thank you to all who made it possible.

Today is the last day to take the City's survey on the 2027-2030 budget. Make sure your voice is heard! engage.calgary.ca/budgetinput

Speakers warned that repealing rezoning without a clear replacement risks deepening the housing crisis and putting more pressure on renters, newcomers, and working families. Calgarians need a plan that matches the scale of the challenge. #yyc #yyccc #AffordableHousing

At a press conference outside City Hall today, community leaders from Calgary Alliance for the Common Good, Calgary Climate Hub, More Neighbours Calgary, and students from the University of Calgary spoke out after Council repealed rezoning without a replacement plan.