With Tyler’s final day having come to a close, we are sad to see him go. He has offered so much to Carmichael Outreach over his four years here, and we wish him all the best on his future endeavors. Now that Tyler has started his new journey, we are excited to welcome Rochelle […]
It’s Tyler’s last day at Carmichael Outreach, and after four years, he decided that he wanted to share some parting words. They are below… My life and community were altered 4 years ago when I walked through the doors of Carmichael Outreach for my first day and started as a Housing Support Coordinator. I […]
“He was one of the smartest people I knew. He knew four languages.” “His life was filled with love.” “I called every day for my baby to come home.” “I miss him a lot. We were brothers.” “I loved my dad. I was such a daddy’s girl. He could always make me laugh.” As I […]
Thanks to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting last night, and a huge thank you to all of our donors, volunteers, board, and staff who make each year possible. We wanted to say thank you, and a fond farewell, to one of our longest tenured board members, Michael Brown. Thank you Michael for all […]
Over the past three years, we have spent a substantial amount of time and effort learning about Housing First and how it could impact our community. We have held meetings with various government ministers, and visited various municipalities across our country, learning from both successes and challenges to make sure we are equipped to end […]
Originally posted on Champagne Avenue. I love passionate people. Fewer men have a deeper heart than Tyler Gray. Fueled by a deep desire to give voice to the mute, Tyler strives to make visible those who would often be ignored. Responsible for Communications, Advocacy, and Projects at Carmichael Outreach a poverty advocacy organization in Regina, SK. Mr. […]
**We envision the end of homelessness and poverty in our community. Our hope is that by sharing our experiences you might understand why we are passionate about that vision, and join us in changing the DNA of how our community treats homelessness and poverty** Earlier this year, we had a group of university students participating […]
** This post originally appeared in Volume 10 of the Carmichael Free Press. If you want to tell your story on the Free Press, please ask! This is Joanne Wanda Bigsky. I was born on Feb 7, 1966 in a little town called Picture Butte Alberta and my mother’s name is Beatrice Bigsky and my […]
How do you say good-bye? It’s a question that I often neglect to ask myself. In fact, many times I find myself taking for granted that the people who are in my life today will always be there. There’s safety found in the familiar, and too many times I find myself realizing that what I’ve […]
We held our Annual General Meeting on October 21st, 2015. It was a time to celebrate another great year made possible through the generosity of our community and the hard work of our staff and volunteers. This past year, we served 56,529 meals, helped 149 individuals and families find a new home, and had over […]
