Kerby Blog
CEO Message: February 16
February 16th, 2012
Today it is with a heavy heart that I present a report and I am positive you will find the information shocking. All of the Shelters across Alberta counted their clients for one whole day and came up with this information. This really makes me think of how fortunate I have been in my life, and how proud I am that Kerby and many other great organizations provide essential services for those who have experienced pain, sadness and fear in their lives.
As you read this report, count your blessings, reach out for help and guidance if you are in a relationship that is causing you fear or anxiety, and think about helping someone else (as you really never know who is struggling).
Blessings to you all – if you ever need to talk or help to access services, Kerby and I are here for you…. Always…..
Be safe, be blessed, Luanne
Bootcamp for Mature Workers
February 13th, 2012
- Alberta Works is hosting the Job Search Boot Camp for Workers Aged 50+. Please see below for more information.
DATE: Wednesday, February 22 or Thursday, February 23
TIME: Registration from 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Program is from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 33 Street N.E. (A 2 minute walk from the Marlborough LRT Station)
For information about transit routes, please call Calgary Transit at 403-262-1000.
REGISTER:
- Register online at http://www.futures-by-design.ca/career_events.html . Reserve your spot as space is limited.
- For more information or if you have special circumstances, please call 403-452-2210.
- Lunch will be served free of charge.
Workplace Webinars
January 10th, 2012
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CEO’s First Report of the New Year
January 9th, 2012
Happy New Year to you all! I would like to update you several things!
Construction Jan 2012
Construction updates:
- The LRT construction is proceeding quite well. The major construction for the roads is almost complete and most of the large equipment is gone. The track is being laid now and around the end of February the station will start to be constructed.
- 11 Street is not scheduled to be open again until at least mid-March.
- The new entrance to Kerby Centre is also proceeding towards completion. The elevator will be installed in the next while for a proposed completion of the addition around March. The Board Room has been closed for renovations to accommodate the new entrance and it is ready for occupancy this week! The Grocery Delivery team will be moving into this space this month.
- The new Board Room will be on the 3rd floor (with the renovations we lost a lot of space and needed a larger room) and it will be ready for use also in January!
Program updates:
- The funding that paid for the Trainers in the FIT room ended Dec 31. We have several requests for funding out to potential funders – but until we have the funds to afford the cost we are unable to provide this service. The trainers are available to all FIT room members at a cost to the members and information is available in the FIT room.
- We ran into a snag with the Diana James Wellness Clinic that has delayed being able to provide services in our beautifully renovated space. The plumbing had to be taken out and installed again – and this is expected to be completed by the end of January also!
- The Restaurant is open for business again! All of the renovations are complete and we are planning special events – more information will come out soon!!
As we move into the New Year, Kerby is excited to embrace this year and all of the planning, managing, expanding and celebrating!
If you have any questions, or comments – call me at 403-705-3251 or email me at luannew@kerbycentre.com
Philanthropy Corner: January Article
January 1st, 2012
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s this article from Hal Button: Philanthropic New Year's Resolution
