Who We Help

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.”

     – Mary Anne Radmacher

We provide services for mothers of young children (at least one child in the home age 5 or younger) affected by short-term or life-changing illness, injury, or adversity. In addition, we offer support to new mothers as they adjust to motherhood and bond with their new baby. The number of mothers that we can assist depends on the resources available from our volunteer group at any given time. We will do our best to assist as many mothers and children as possible.

If you require our assistance, please complete our Contact Us form.

Situations might include, but are not limited to:

  • Mothers struggling through postpartum depression
  • Families affected by cancer or other life-threatening illnesses
  • Families whose children have severe childhood illnesses or special needs
  • The hospitalization of a child or parent
  • Mothers and children who have left a situation of abuse
  • Families transitioning from a homeless shelter into Calgary housing
  • Loss of home due to fire or flood
  • New immigrants to Calgary/Canada
  • Loss of job and families struggling financially
  • Birth of multiple babies
  • Pregnant and parenting teen mothers
  • Single mothers attending school
  • Families facing complex medical needs
  • Parents with children who are struggling after the death of their spouse