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Proud to celebrate National Volunteer Week 2026 with our amazing volunteers, partners, and community members.

HSRS successfully celebrated National Volunteer Week 2026 on May 2 at Dalhousie Community Association, Calgary.

This meaningful event was supported by Volunteer Alberta and organized in collaboration with Volunteer Connector, with support from our community partners CRESS, Hope for Newcomers, and Kids Future First.

We were honored to hear inspiring remarks from Honorable MLA & Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Md Yaseen and the President of the Lions Club. The event also highlighted volunteer engagement, youth participation, and the launch of HSRS’s Volunteer Screening Policy.

A heartfelt thank you to all HSRS volunteers, partners, speakers, youth, and community members for making this celebration successful.

HSRS successfully celebrated National Volunteer Week 2026 on May 2 at Dalhousie Community Association, Calgary.

This meaningful event was supported by Volunteer Alberta and organized in collaboration with Volunteer Connector, with support from our community partners CRESS, Hope for Newcomers, and Kids Future First.

We were honored to hear inspiring remarks from Honorable MLA (Calgary-North) & Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen and the President of the Lions Club Christopher Clarke. The event also highlighted volunteer engagement, youth participation, and the launch of HSRS’s Volunteer Screening Policy.

A heartfelt thank you to all HSRS volunteers, partners, speakers, youth, and community members for making this celebration successful.

An evening of stories, inspiration, and community connection!
Join us to celebrate National Volunteer Week and hear real stories of how volunteering has changed lives and strengthened our community.
Scan the QR code to register.

We are excited to launch our Community Storytelling Circles on Mental Health under the 'Our Stories, Our Solutions' project.

This initiative creates a safe and respectful space for people from different age groups to share their lived experiences, challenges, and strengths related to mental health and well-being.

Your voice matters. Your story can help shape more inclusive, culturally responsive mental health supports in our community.
If you or someone you know would like to participate, please feel free to reach out.

We are proud to share highlights from our recent community event, including the SAFE Project closing, Volunteer Screening Policy launch, and International Women’s Day celebration. Thank you to all partners and community members who joined us!

#safeproject #volunteeralberta #communityengagement #iwd2026 #calgaryevents | VolunteerConnector This past weekend, we were honoured to join the Health & Social Research Society (HSRS) and its president, Zaman Ara, for their Celebration Event, marking the closing ceremony for their successful SAFE (Seniors Abuse-Free Environment) Project, the launch of their Volunteer Screening Policy in partne...

Artist Spotlight – Brushes Across Generations
Meet Mamun Kabir, the talented artist who led our Intergenerational Art Event – Brushes Across Generations on September 27, organized by HSRC in partnership with HSRS and funded by Alberta Blue Cross.

Through his creative guidance, participants from all generations—children, youth, younger adults, and seniors—brought their stories and imaginations to life on four collaborative art canvases. These beautiful works were showcased at the Crowfoot Library on October 1 to celebrate National Seniors Day.

Thank you, Mamun, for inspiring creativity, connection, and joy across generations! 💙

Intergenerational Art Event – September 27, 2025 🎨
Organized by HSRC in partnership with HSRS and funded by Alberta Blue Cross.

A total of 60 participants - including older adults, younger adults, youth, and children - came together in four intergenerational groups to create four beautiful art canvases.

All the artworks were proudly showcased on October 1, 2025, at the Crowfoot Library to celebrate National Seniors Day.

We were honoured to have Ward Councillor Jennifer Wyness join us at the event. She warmly encouraged all generations for their wonderful creativity and community spirit. 💐

Many community members visited the exhibition and shared heartwarming and inspiring comments about the art and collaboration. 💕

Our Poster Presentation at HAA Summit 2025