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Great looking booth at KMS tools NE location today! Serving smokies for a cause. Educating folks on the work we do at #BeTheChangeYYC! Shout out to KMS Tools for sponsoring the booth and supplies for the day! Huge thank you to our amazing team of volunteers that came to spread the word about the work we do to help #EndHomelessness here in #Calgary. Learn more: bethechangeyyc.org #YYC #LocalBusiness #LoveYYC #KMSTools

❤️ #ThankfulThursday Support volunteer-powered street outreach in Calgary before year-end. Give through PayPal Giving Fund Canada: ✅ Official charitable tax receipt ✅ No transaction processing fees ✅ Local impact Donate: paypal.com/CA/fundraiser/cha… #YYC

He once experienced homelessness. Today, he’s helping others find hope on Calgary’s streets. 🧡 🎬 Our FIRST Episode of #HearTheirVoices is live on YouTube! Meet Graham, a BeTheChangeYYC street outreach volunteer who knows firsthand what it means to experience homelessness. Now, he’s sharing his story, what life was like, the barriers he faced, the kindness that made a difference, and why he gives back to others in his community. Through real conversations and lived experiences, we’re challenging stigma, breaking down misconceptions, and reminding our community that homelessness is about people—not just statistics. Every person has a story worth hearing. ❤️ 📲 Help us make these voices heard. Share this Reel to your Story, tag someone who should hear Graham’s perspective, and visit the YouTube link in our bio to set your premiere reminder. 🔔 This is only the beginning. 🧡 #BeTheChangeYYC #Calgary #HomelessnessAwareness #StreetOutreach #LivedExperience

🧦 ONE MILLION pairs of socks donated! Grateful to celebrate with Tommy Zizian, his brother & the @TheSockRocket team in Calgary. For people experiencing homelessness, clean, dry socks mean health, comfort & dignity. 📺 Watch @CTVCalgary at 6 full story! #YYC #SockRocket

🔴 EPISODE 1 PREMIERING RIGHT NOW! From sleeping rough to street outreach. Graham shares his lived experience of homelessness, barriers to housing & why listening matters. 🎥 Watch & join the conversation: youtu.be/iSeYaq6XLx0 #HearTheirVoicesYYC #BeTheChangeYYC

95 outreach contacts Wednesday night in downtown Calgary. 🏠 5 housing referrals 💙 2 treatment referrals 🩹 First aid and naloxone administered And we’re heading out again TONIGHT. Help sustain BeTheChangeYYC’s volunteer-powered street outreach. ❤️ BeTheChangeYYC.org/donate #YYC

From sleeping rough to helping others on Calgary’s streets. 🧡 Every person has a story worth hearing. Meet Graham, a BeTheChangeYYC street outreach volunteer who shares his personal experience of homelessness, the lessons he’s learned, and why he now gives back to others facing similar challenges. 🎥 Our first #HearTheirVoicesYYC interview premieres October 26 at 1:00 PM on YouTube! Through honest conversations, we’re challenging stigma, breaking down misconceptions, and showing the people behind the statistics. This is just the beginning. ❤️ Help us bring Graham’s story to more Calgarians. Watch the trailer, share this Reel, and tap Notify me on YouTube so you don’t miss the premiere. 🔗 youtu.be/iSeYaq6XLx0 Because every voice matters. Every story deserves to be heard. #HearTheirVoicesYYC #BeTheChangeYYC #Calgary #HomelessnessAwareness #StreetOutreach

Tuesday night in downtown Calgary: 🧡 118 outreach contacts 🏕️ 62 contacts involving people sleeping rough 💧 70 bottles of water 🧥 Clothing, hygiene and cold-weather essentials Real volunteers. Real street outreach. Help us keep showing up: bethechangeyyc.org/donate #Calgary #BeTheChangeYYC

Sunday night in Calgary: BeTheChangeYYC volunteers recorded 71 street outreach contacts, distributing 65 waters, 40 hand/foot warmers and other essentials. Our team keeps showing up for people experiencing homelessness. 🧡 Support the next shift: bethechangeyyc.org/donate

Saturday in downtown Calgary: BeTheChangeYYC volunteers reached 86 unique individuals in four hours, recorded 6 housing-related referrals and distributed water, warm clothing and essentials. Real people. Practical outreach. ❤️ Support our work: bethechangeyyc.org/donate

60 people sleeping rough. One evening in downtown Calgary. On Monday, BeTheChangeYYC volunteers reached 106 people, recorded 32 housing referrals, and delivered essential supplies. This is what frontline homelessness outreach looks like. ❤️ Help us keep showing up: bethechangeyyc.org/donate #YYC #BeTheChangeYYC

60 people sleeping rough were encountered during one BeTheChangeYYC outreach shift in downtown Calgary yesterday. Our volunteers reached 106 people and recorded 32 housing referrals. Homelessness requires more than temporary relief. People need access to housing and support. bethechangeyyc.org/donate #Calgary #YYC

❤️🍁 Happy Thanksgiving, Calgary! 🦃 While many are gathering with family and friends this holiday weekend, our incredible BeTheChangeYYC volunteers are hitting the streets tonight to support our neighbours experiencing homelessness. 💛 ☕ A special thank you for the generous donations of hot coffee, cookies, sweet treats, and sandwiches! These thoughtful contributions help us bring a little extra warmth, comfort, and kindness to those who need it most. We’re so grateful for our amazing team of volunteers and everyone in our community who continues to support our mission. ❤️ Because everyone deserves to feel cared for, especially during the holidays. From all of us at BeTheChangeYYC, Happy Thanksgiving, Calgary! 🧡🍂 🌐 BeTheChangeYYC.org #HappyThanksgiving #Calgary #HomelessOutreach #CommunitySupport #VolunteerYYC

we will out this Thanksgiving weekend! ❤️ While many gather around the table, our volunteers will be out supporting Calgary’s most vulnerable. 💛 32,069 outreach contacts. 86,398 food & drink items. 2,274 housing interventions. Every number represents a person, a connection, and a community that cares. 📅 Saturday, Oct. 10: 2–6 PM 📅 Sunday, Oct. 11: 4:45–9 PM Same mission. Same community. Still showing up. ❤️ 🧡 This Thanksgiving, help us keep making a difference. 👉 Donate: BeTheChangeYYC.org/donate #BeTheChangeYYC #Thanksgiving2026 #CalgaryOutreach #HomelessnessAwareness #CommunityMatters #YYC

🍁 This Thanksgiving, We’re Thankful for the People Who Make Change Possible. ❤️ Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, community, and coming together. But for thousands of Calgarians experiencing homelessness, the holidays can also be a reminder of just how difficult life on the streets can be. At BeTheChangeYYC, we’re reminded every day that a little kindness can make a big difference. ❤️ To our incredible volunteers: Thank you for showing up, rain or shine, through freezing temperatures, long evenings, and challenging circumstances. Your compassion, dedication, and willingness to help others are what make our work possible. ❤️ To our donors and community supporters: Every contribution helps us bring food, water, clothing, essential supplies, first aid, and meaningful connections to people who need them most. ❤️ To the people we serve: Thank you for trusting us, sharing your stories, and reminding us why compassion, dignity, and human connection matter. Our outreach is about so much more than handing out supplies. It’s about building relationships, restoring hope, and making sure people know they haven’t been forgotten. 🍂 This Thanksgiving, let’s remember that everyone deserves kindness, dignity, and a place to belong. As temperatures drop and winter approaches, the need for support continues to grow. Together, we can make a difference, one person and one act of kindness at a time. 🧡 Help us keep showing up for Calgary’s most vulnerable. 🙏 Donate: bethechangeyyc.org/donate From all of us at BeTheChangeYYC, Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 #HappyThanksgiving #CommunityOutreach #HomelessnessAwareness #GivingBack #CompassionInAction #Thankful