For health information, please contact 811

For general information on community resources, please contact 211 or visit www.ab.211.ca

Click here for a list of COVID-19 links and resources for seniors.

SERVICE UPDATES:

Kerby Centre is reallocating staff and expanding our Grocery Delivery Program to meet the needs of Calgary’s seniors, the age group most at risk during this pandemic.

If you are a senior who cannot leave your home for groceries or medications, please contact our Grocery Delivery Program at (403) 234-6571. We are opening the program to any senior regardless of income, including those in self-isolation.

Outreach Programs Still Operating

  • Grocery Delivery Program (Thrive) is expanding to serve more seniors (403) 234-6571
  • Seniors Information Resources by phone (403) 705-3246
  • Volunteer Department 403-705-3177
  • Elder Abuse Resource Line (403) 705-3250
  • Kerby Rotary Shelter for older adults fleeing elder abuse

March 26 – Due to concerns about social distancing, Kerby Centre’s free tax filing service is suspended until further notice.

Our work for Calgary’s seniors and our city continues. In addition to supporting those around you, please consider monetary donations to nonprofits that are meaningful to you.

We are currently working with other agencies and the city and provincial governments to evaluate additional services that Kerby Centre can add to best support Calgary’s seniors during this time.

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Kerby Centre welcomes Lawrence Mathieson as new CEO

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After an extensive executive search supported by the team at impact8 Inc., the Board of Directors is pleased to announce Lawrence (Larry) Mathieson as Kerby’s new CEO, effective January 6, 2020.

“This is an important transition for Kerby Centre, and we have taken the time to connect with stakeholders and carefully reflect on the leader Kerby needs as we continue our commitment to seniors in Calgary,” says Stephanie Sterling, Chair of the Executive Transition Committee, “This in-depth process allowed us to meet a number of exceptional candidates, and we felt that Larry is a great fit for Kerby at this stage in its history.” More

Run for Kerby in the Calgary Marathon!

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May 31, 2020

We would love for you all to join us in the 2020 Scotiabank Charity Challenge.  Over the past few years, Kerby Centre has gathered a team to participate in the following walk/runs:  5km, 10km, Half Marathon and Full Marathon. This year we are we are aiming to set a new fundraising/participation record and need your support!

All funds will go to improving the quality of life for older adults in Calgary.

REGISTER TO RUN FOR TEAM KERBY

(By using this link, $5 of your registration fee is applied as a donation to Kerby Centre)

As you register, you will be asked if you’d like to join an existing fundraising team—at this point please select Team Kerby.  Once your registration is complete, you will be able to edit your own personal fundraising page where you can add your own picture and share your story. In appreciation for joining our team and fundraising for Kerby Centre, there will be a number of prizes and incentives along the way! And when you cross the finish line, your personal success will be rewarded with a fabulous medal and the knowledge you have made a huge difference in the lives of our clients!

If you are unable to walk, run or roll, you can still support our team!!! We’d love to see you come down on race day and cheer on everyone from our Kerby Centre tent!  As well, donations can be made directly to Team Kerby:

DONATE TO TEAM KERBY

Please tell all Members, Clients, Volunteers, Friends and Family. Let’s get a large group together and support Kerby Centre!

If you need any assistance registering or have any questions, please call (403) 705-3232

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