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The Vision
Life Change for the Homeless.
The Mission
To help people to restore Dignity, Discover Destiny, and realize their Dreams. This is accomplished by engaging people in life management skill training, career skills development, spiritual care and integration into society as productive citizens.
Value Statement
The Calgary Dream Centre will be governed by the values of mercy, compassion, integrity, accountability and innovation.
The Strategy
To believe for a complete S.H.I.F.T. in each clients' life by providing;
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S - Stability for life |
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H - Healing for the soul |
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I - Integrity of character |
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F - Fitness for the body, soul and spirit |
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T - Training for a productive life |
About the Calgary Dream Centre The Calgary Dream Centre is a refurbished hotel on Macleod Trail, it has been in operation for nearly seven years and it is supportive housing for men who are coming off the streets or other unhealthy living arrangements and need a place to get back on their feet.
We have around 125 men living in our facility. When the men come into the facility they start an Intensive Case Management process. First they attend a group goal setting meeting, following that they have one on one meetings where they make a detailed plan, with steps for them to complete their goals. They even set a tentative departure date for when they will be ready to move on. Also decided when they first arrive is what Stream they will be in, there are A, B and C Streams.
All men are provided with three meals a day, clean, comfortable, shared accommodation and clothes or other things they may require. As well they all have access to AA meetings, group therapy sessions, and counsellors and case managers.
Approximately 25 of them are in the A Stream, which means that they live here for free and take the 28 day addiction recovery program, life skills, and relapse prevention. They do chores everyday to contribute to our operations. They are in a three month program and upon graduation they will either move back into society or transfer to our B Stream.
The B Stream is for men who are not in the A Stream but are not ready for the freedom of the C Stream. They are working and paying rent, but have a few more restrictions like different curfews and mandatory AA meetings. All restrictions are based on each individual person and what will help them gain strength and stability.
The C Stream is for men who have jobs and are ready to get their lives back. The Dream Centre gives them an opportunity to save money in a supportive, safe, stress free environment and work towards the next step of moving on to independent living.
We are a zero tolerance facility, no drugs, alcohol, pornography or gambling and we have the ability to test men for substances right here in the building.
The Calgary Dream Centre is a part of the city’s Ten Year Plan to Eradicate Homelessness. With our innovated structured living we have had great success helping many men rebuild their lives and move back into Calgary as healthy productive members of our society.
The Programs
The Calgary Dream Centre will endeavour to provide “ Comprehensive Client Care ” to men who have a genuine desire to experience change in their lives. These men may be categorized as the poor, the homeless, and others who have fell on hard times (Many are professional tradesmen). Comprehensive Client Care will be achieved through the avenue of the Calgary Dream Centre providing onsite re-training for the individual in need. Operating as a autonomous non-profit corporation, the Calgary Dream Centre will work as a referral based organization and will collaborate with other agencies and the community in the City of Calgary. Key programs would include, but not limited to:
· Intensive Case Management
· Career and life management skills training
· 28 Day Addiction Recovery Program
· Community based work programs that incorporate training and an investment by the residents back into the community
· Counselling, coaching and holistic care
· Home, food & other provisions essential for living · A supervised structured daily activity schedule
The Property
The Dream Centre was an acquisition of a 30-year-old hotel. It is located at 4510 Macleod Tr S, 2.5 kms. from City Centre and the downtown core. The hotel is a seven story concrete structure encompassing 56,565 sq. ft. and is situated on 2.56 acres of land. It is located on the east side, northbound on Macleod Tr S at 45 Ave. The hotel has 65 rooms on five floors, two general purpose floors and a paved parking area with 240 stalls. The Hotel was completely re-furbished and is very unique with 5 star kitchen, and beautiful facilities for rental. Contact Catering re: events @ 243-5598 ext 222.
The Process and Timing
· March 2002 - Meetings with Aldermen, Community Groups and adjacent Owners/Businesses.
· Application to the City of Calgary for re-zoning and development permit.
· June 17, 2002 - 100% approval given at CPC/Calgary Planning Commission.
· July 15, 2002 - Unanimous approvals given by City Council regarding land re-use by-law.
· September 2002 - Development Permit approval granted
· April 2003 - Construction Underway
· October 18, 2003 - Building Dedication
· January 2004 - Clients accepted
· February 12, 2004 - Grand Opening Celebration
· March 2007- Celebrating The Calgary Dream Centre’s 4th Birthday
· March 2007- The Building is at 115 men
· February 2008 – Licensed for 125 men, at full capacity continually
· May 2008 – Wellness Centre came to being (Case Management and Addiction Counselling)
· March 2009 – Intensive Case Management implemented
· January 2010 – Moving Forward Green(paperless environment) with web-based database systems for all client care information, and fundraising event data and volunteer engagement
· March 2010 – New Technology(digital information screens) implemented for communication with residents and outside visitors
· April 2010 – New electronic security system which eliminates paper and holds residents accountable with key scan technology
For Information, Tours, and Corporate presentations contact Jim Moore, Executive Director of the Calgary Dream Centre. Jmoore@calgarydreamcentre.com or call 243-5598
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Calgary Dream Centre
4510 Macleod Trail S Calgary, AB T2G 0A4
Tel: (403) 243 5598 | Fax: (403) 287 9680 |
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