Melissa Gardner always makes a point of interacting with people struggling with homelessness that she encounters on Calgary streets, hoping to spread some positivity with kindness and a smile. She's one of the people who have learned tips on how to engage with vulnerable people in free workshops offered by Alpha House with Carya Village Commons.
Alberta non-profits are asking for a $30-million one-time stipend from the provincial government as multiple crises continue to hammer the sector’s viability.