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Programs and Services -
Offered at the Cozy Cottage -
2734 76th Ave SE |
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| Introducing "Shop and Share" - when shopping on line at the "Shop and Share" site - 2%-10% of the price for any item purchased will be sent, as an automatic donation,to the charity of your choice. Simply set up an account and select from the Charity Lists page.(We are listed as MOCAFRC) |
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Click on the image above & get started today. |
Programs |
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Services |
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YWCA Youth Advocate Program |
| The Youth Advocate Program works with youth, ages 10 to 18, who are feeling isolated, experiencing conflict, or just feel like they don't fit in. |
| The Youth Advocate engages directly with the youth , and family, on a weekly basis. For Approximately 10 months. |
| This program is preventative in nature and helps youth discover, and enhance, the gifts they have inside. |
| The youth is connected to community resources and recreational activities. |
| The focus is on social skills and self-esteem development, and building a support network. |
| The Youth Advocate start by building a relationship with the youth, developing trust , and helping them identify their challenges , needs and strengths. |
| The Youth Advocate provides support to the family, and information on parenting and understanding youth development. |
| When needed, the Youth Advocate, will also go into the schools, or to other agencies, and act as liaison for better communication and problem solving. |
| The Youth Advocate Program is free of charge. |
| Support is provided in-home and in the community. |
| Call Shonet for information. |
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| Kid's Club runs from April 25th to May 25th - 4:00pm to 5:30pm |
| Registration is required. |
| Call Shonet at 403-720-3322 for inquiries and registration |
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Awo-Taan Native Wellness Centre Community Youth and Family Program |
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Awo-Taan Native Wellness Centre
Community Youth and Family Program
offering
an Aboriginal Awareness program
for children, ages 7 - 17 years,on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm. |
Learn some new crafts and games. |
Please call 403-720-3322 for more information. |
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English Conversation Cl asses at the Family Resource Centre |
*No child care is provided |
| English Conversation Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Practice your English and make new friends. |
| The ESL class is for Immigrants and Refugees and is FREE of charge. |
| Call Shonet to register at 403-720-3322. |
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Alberta Government Homeless & Eviction Prevention Fund |
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| If you have an eviction, or disconnection, notice; apply for money from the Alberta Government's Homeless and Eviction Prevention Fund. |
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| For information about this fund, call 1-866-644-5135 |
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| If you are not successful, see Shonet to apply to other community support programs. |
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Women's Conversation Classes. |
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| Our group meets every Wednesday at 10:30am to 11:45am. |
| Come, socialize and participate in activities with other women in the community while enjoying coffee, tea and snacks. |
| Call Shonet at 403-720-3322 for inquiries. |
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Planning For Your Childrens' Education |
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| Are you low income and interested in planning for your children's education? |
| Money is available from the Government for your child's education after High School. |
| You don't have to save your own money to get this money. |
| If , however, you do save money, the Government will add to the money saved. |
| Momentum has a free workshop to show you to this. |
| If you would like to attend one at the FRC, please call Shonet, at 403-720-3322 |
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The Mother Goose Program begins January 11, 2011 to March 1, 2011 |
It is a fun-filled program for infants, toddlers and caregivers. |
Phone Shonet at 403-720-3322 to register. |
 We are hoping for a second program before May 2011. |
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Knit & Natter  every Wednesday at 1:30pm
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| Join this fun group of community residents to do your favourite craft, learn to knit or crochet, and, make new friends. |
Our Blanket Project Needs Volunteers! |
| To knit squares to create blankets. |
Pattern & wool supplied by 'Knit and Natter Group'. |
| All finished blankets will go to those in need. |
| Call FRC ( 403-720-3322) for more information. |
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| Every Tuesday beginning May 4th from 7pm to 8pm. |
| Come to connect, share and help each other become Great Fathers, Great Husbands, Great Members of the Community. |
| Sharpen life skills and acieve the success we think "only other people have" |
| Call Shonet at 403-720-3322 to register or drop in |
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OFFERED
(6901 - 20A Street S.E. and 2734
- 76th Avenue S.E.) |
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Desperately Needed :
Winter Jackets, coats and boots of all sizes, and all sizes of warm winter clothing such as sweaters,socks and mitts |
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Free Clothing Room & Donations |
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We would like to thank EVERYONE for their generous support for our Clothing & Book Exchange program. |
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from a wide variety of children's and adult books, or,
recycle those you've already read. |
Donations of gently used, clean clothing for all sizes are greatly appreciated.
We are always in need of children's, and professional, clothing. |
| Donations of dishes, pots, pans and household goods are always welcome. |
| We are unable to pick up items , however, deliveries can be made to both locations. |
| If you have larger items to donate such as furniture,mattresses etc: Please call us and we will advertise them on our bulletin board. |
| We are need of metal clothes hangers & plastic bags. We would really appreciate this. Thanks |
| Unfortunately, we do not have space to store large items. |
Thankyou to our wonderful volunteers who keep the clothing room so neat & tidy. |
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Please do not leave donations after hours, or weekends. If you are unable to come during regular hours please call to make special arrangements. |
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ABSOLUTELY NO DUMPING FURNITURE & APPLIANCES !! |
Violators will be prosecuted! |
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WE DO NOT ACCEPT COMPUTERS. IF YOU HAVE AN OLD COMPUTER, MONITOR OR PRINTER, PLEASE DROP THEM OFF AT ONE OF THE CALGARY RECYCLE LOCATIONS. |
Call 311 to find out where the closest location is for you. |
Thank you very much. |
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Come and check out our used clothing for yourself or for your family. |
You do NOT need to bring items to help yourself to the clothing ,
and household goods. |
The Clothing Room is open Mondays to Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| A huge Thank You to Imperial Oil, which completely renovated our clothing exchange. |
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Thank you to our Clothing Room Volunteers who keep the Clothing Room so neat and tidy.
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Laundry facilities are available the same hours as the Clothing Exchange. |
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Save on groceries with the Good Food Box program!
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Nutritious fruits & vegetables at a reasonable cost. |
The boxes are delivered once a month. |
| Come in to order, and pay for, your Good Food Box. (Non-refundable) |
| Please ensure they are picked up by 5 p.m. as we do not have cold storage for over the weekend. |
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Purchase
a family or single box of fresh produce at a reasonable
cost.
The deliveries are made to 2734 - 76th Avenue S.E. |
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Good Food Box Prices |
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Small |
(approx: 20lbs) |
$15 |
Medium |
(approx: 30lbs) |
$20 |
Large |
(approx: 40lbs) |
$25 |
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Please call 403-720-3322 for next order/pick-up dates
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Affordable Rentals Needed |
| Do you have affordable rental accommodation that you would like to advertise for free? |
Visit www.lowcostrent.org or call 403-277-7368 |
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