SORCe (Safe Communities Opportunity & Resource Centre) is a multi-agency collaborative and accessible facility where community organizations work together to help people access a range of coordinated services and supports.
About
What is SORCe?
SORCe is a place where community partners come together to support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Distress Centre Calgary, Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) and Recovery Alberta work side by side with other organizations to provide coordinated, housing-focused services that help address barriers to stable and sustainable housing.
We are here for you with collaborative support for:
- Homelessness
- Addiction
- Mental health
- Justice concerns
- Social service needs
- Cultural Connection
Services may be accessed by:
- Walk-in
- Self-referral
- Agency referral
- SORCe internal referral
SORCe was developed as a grassroots initiative that is supported by a variety of community based organizations. These organizations strive to expand the capacity, reach and coordination of existing programs and services aimed at addressing the barriers to stable and sustainable housing.
As a non-profit, SORCe operates primarily through in kind contributions from the agencies participating in the collaborative, along with an annual operating grant for office supplies.
SORCe is not itself an agency, but rather a multi-agency collaborative. Working out of a single location, agencies work together to connect individuals and families experiencing or facing homelessness with programs and services that can assist them.
By bringing together multiple agencies and programs in a single location, SORCe strives to connect each client to all necessary programs and services to address the individual and complex needs of each client that comes in the door.
Programs and services are offered on a walk-in basis during regular business hours and are free to anyone who is experiencing or facing homelessness.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
Homeless serving agencies working collaboratively to meet the needs of our program participants where they are today.
Vision
Collaborative support for people in need.
SORCe Objectives
To increase access to supports with a ‘No wrong door’, low-barrier and multi-service approach
To provide trauma-informed and person-centered care coordination and services
To jointly provide services that support wellness goals in the domains of housing, health, financial, justice, community connection, addiction and mental health
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SORCe offers walk-in based services, general services are not available by phone.
Visit us
SORCe is located in Sunalta
1944 10th Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Walk-in hours:
Monday – Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM*
*closed at 12 pm the first Thursday of the month
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Check in for housing (current CAA participants):
Please call our automated information line to check in for housing if you are a current CAA participant. Please note this phone is not monitored daily. Messages left on this line will not receive an immediate response.
Phone: 587-779-5015
Agency information:
If you are an employee from another agency and would like program related information, contact SORCe by email and a member of our team will respond when possible.
Email: admin@sorcecalgary.ca
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How you can help
Our Wishlist
We are also looking for community donations of the following:
- Water
- New or clean gently used winter clothing
- New underwear (all sizes)
- Bras/Bralettes
- Socks
- Personal Hygiene items (Soap, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm, deodorant, dry shampoo)
Drop off will need to be coordinated through email: cepoperations@distresscentre.ca
Kits for a Cause
Are you looking for an engaging impactful way to give back or donate locally?
Looking for an easy team building, hands-on, engaging and fun volunteer opportunity to make an impact with your employee’s, friends or family? Why not host your own kit packing event and pack kits full of our most needed supplies. This is the perfect option for: school groups, corporate volunteers, faith-based organizations and groups of friends! This activity can be completely customized to whenever and wherever fits best for you. To learn more, Click here & make a meaningful impact today.
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