Unison Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Founded in 1973, Unison Alberta is a charity based in Calgary, Canada working on elderly care, community development, health.
Unison Alberta is a non-profit organisation supporting seniors and adults aged 50 and over across Alberta. It runs the Kerby Centre in Calgary and the Veiner Centre in Medicine Hat, along with online programmes. Its work includes community programmes, food services such as cafés, bistros, a food bank and meal programmes, an elder abuse shelter, outreach and a free elder abuse resource line, social connection and wellness activities, advocacy, and volunteer opportunities. Services are open to the public, with membership offering discounted rates and benefits.
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Thrive Food Security Program
Poverty & Hunger · Canada
Operates the Unison Market food bank for seniors in Calgary, grocery deliveries, Unison Gardens and a Garden Studio, plus Meals on Wheels, a free food pantry and a community kitchen in Medicine Hat.
Elder Abuse Shelter and Outreach
Elderly care · Canada
Supports seniors affected by elder abuse through outreach, safety planning, advocacy, resources and a safe shelter in Calgary.
Elder Abuse Resource Line (EARL)
Elderly care · Canada
Free, anonymous 24/7 resource line for anyone with concerns about elder abuse.
Adult Day Program
Elderly care · Canada
Day programming for older adults in Calgary that supports social connection and wellbeing.
Unison Connect
Health · Canada
Social prescribing programme in Medicine Hat that connects older adults to wellness and community supports.
Kerby Café & Catering
Poverty & Hunger · Canada
Affordable community dining room in Calgary offering breakfast and lunch to the public, with discounted pricing for members.
Veiner Bistro
Poverty & Hunger · Canada
Affordable home-style meals for lunch and supper at Unison at Veiner Centre in Medicine Hat.
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