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Calgary is in a housing crisis. Your presence is needed: firstly, to share with our political leaders the importance of this issue to everyday Calgarians. It impacts all walks of life, from students to those on fixed incomes and Calgarians starting their lives in our communities and neighbourhoods.
We've launched a writing campagin, which you can view and send in a message to your city councillor here.
From holding politicians accountable, building on the advocacy of our members and so much more, it has been *ten years* of working hard to advocate for a better city for all Calgarians.
Check out our timeline graphic below to get caught up on our work:
More than ever, our city and province needs people who can work across our difference for the common good.
Councillors propose scaled back version of Green Line
“I know a woman who lives in the NE and works at a care home in the south. She has to go bus, train, bus, bus and then back again,” said Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee with the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good. “That’s a ridiculous commute and we need to think carefully how we get people from one side of our city to the other.”
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Ryan Andersen is the lead organizer of the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good, a coalition that brings together around 30 faith groups, union locals and community organizations representing about 35,000 people to organize, advocate and mobilize for a more just and compassionate vision for their city. Scott Neigh interviews him about the organization, about its slow and steady approach to community organizing, and about the victories it has won so far.
Our lead organizer, Ryan Andersen, was recently interviewed on the podcast. If you would like to listen the episode can be found here.
Read moreView previous media mentions here.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, our Alliance took action by connecting with people, supporting our community, and reaching out. LiveWire Calgary published a story about local groups supporting isolated Calgarians at the beginning of the pandemic, and you can review the article