New Hot Desk Office Space at CommunityWise!!!
Annual General Meeting – May 13, 2026
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A New Chapter Begins for CommunityWise, and we want you to be part of it!
We would like to invite you to our 2026 Annual General Meeting, our first ever held in our brand new home at Deerfoot 17. After 40+ years in the beloved Old Y Building, this AGM marks a meaningful milestone — a moment to honour how far we’ve come, acknowledge the challenges that came with such a significant transition, and look ahead with excitement to everything our new space makes possible.
Join us as we reflect on the past year, share updates on our membership and programs, and celebrate the resilience of the community that makes CommunityWise what it is. We would love to see you there!
FREE WORKSHOPS! Mark your calendars, we have 2 new workshops coming up in April at CommunityWise!
Open House – Thank You
Dear Friends, Members, Partners, and Community,
On March 25th, we held our Open House at our new space at Deerfoot 17. Despite a March winter storm and roads that tested every ounce of determination, more than 30 of you showed up. You bundled up, navigated the ice, and came anyway, and in doing so, you reminded us exactly what community means.
Our Open House was a celebration of two things: a new chapter and a rich legacy. For over 40 years, CommunityWise has had the honour of walking alongside small, grassroots nonprofit organizations doing vital, often unseen work in Calgary’s communities. Yesterday, we got to reflect on what that means.
We were moved by the stories shared by our tenants, hearing firsthand how CommunityWise has helped advance their missions reminded us why this work matters so deeply. The energy in the room was alive with purpose, pride, and possibility.
We are especially grateful to the organizations who took the time to set up and showcase their incredible work:
• Bridges Social Development
• Chew Project Calgary
• The Romanian Canadian Cultural Association of Calgary
• Street Sisters
• Filipinos Rising
• Venezuelan Canadian Cultural Association
Your presence gave our guests a window into the remarkable diversity and strength of the community we are privileged to serve. Your attendance enriched the entire experience.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the representative from Ward 9 City Councillor Harrison Clark, our guests from the City of Calgary, and fellow agencies like The Alex, whose commitment to this community was felt in every conversation. Your attendance speaks to the shared belief that when we invest in community, everyone rises.
To our members, our board, and every person who walked through our doors yesterday, thank you. You didn’t have to come. The storm gave everyone a perfectly reasonable excuse to stay home. But you chose celebration and you chose us. That means everything.
We step into this new space at Deerfoot 17 with full hearts and renewed energy, excited about what the next 40 years will hold, and deeply grateful that we don’t have to build it alone.
With immense appreciation and gratitude,
The CommunityWise Board and Team
Open House @ Deerfoot 17
You’re Invited — CommunityWise Open House Celebration!
Come celebrate a new chapter with us! After 40+ years as Calgary’s nonprofit hub, CommunityWise Resource Centre is thrilled to welcome you to our new home at Deerfoot 17.
Join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 2:00–5:00 PM at 2710 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB for an afternoon of community, connection, and celebration.
The afternoon kicks off with a welcome reception — light refreshments, informal mingling, and a chance to explore displays from our diverse member organizations. At 2:30 PM, we’ll gather for a brief opening ceremony featuring remarks from our Board Chair, a Land Acknowledgment, an Elder’s Blessing for our new space, and an inspiring story from one of our member organizations.
From 3:00–5:00 PM, explore at your own pace. Tour our modern, accessible facility — including the Main Common Room, Dance Studio, Boardroom, and shared amenities. Chat with tenant organizations, connect with funders and community leaders, and visit our “Ask Me Anything” stations where board members and staff are on hand to answer questions about membership, office space, programs, and more.
Whether you’re a longtime partner, a curious neighbor, or someone looking for a home for your nonprofit, we’d love to see you there.
Together, we create spaces where mission-driven organizations thrive.
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CommunityWise Resource Centre is located on Treaty 7 territory, home to the Kainai, Piikani, Siksika, Tsuut’ina, and Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.