Recycling Project
Calgary Association of Self Help would like to extend an invitation to all Calgarians to attend our Huge Annual Fall Garage Sale on November 18 and 19, 2011 at 1019 7 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta. Click Here for a copy of our poster. The sale features 1000’s of household items to make your house a home. You will find other treasures such as books, CD’s, DVD’s, collectables, fine china, Christmas decorations, hundreds of dishes, cups, glasses and much more. The sale will be held Friday, November 18 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, November 19 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Proceeds will support Calgary Association of Self Help’s skill development, counselling, social/leisure mental health services for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. We have free parking behind the building and direct C-Train access by taking the City Center train to 10th Street Staten. Come down and take advantage of the bargains at Calgary Association of self Help’s Annual Fall Garage Sale. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sue Cairns at 403-266-8711 or by e-mail sue.cairns@calgaryselfhelp.com. Thank you in advance for supporting mental health services in your community. |
The Recycling Project provides skill development opportunities for participants while supporting a worthwhile community initiative of saving the environment and a valuable service for the clientelle of the Association.
The Recycling Project provides participants with:
- Skill development in a supportive setting
- social Interaction in a relaxed work atmosphere
- Increased awareness of the benefits of community recycling
- An opportunity to assist in providing a valuable service to the Association’s clientele
- An opportunity to volunteer in a non-hectic, non-stressful environment
Calgary Association of Self Help receives donations of household items from the general public. Participants volunteer their time and work with staff to sort, clean and repair or refinish donated items which are then priced and displayed for sale at our Garage Sales.
Garage Sales are held bi-weekly for the Association’s clientele as well as, semi-annual sales for the general public. Sales are run by the participants with staff support. These sales offer a rewarding experience for participants and help generate funds that are used to enhance programs at Calgary Association of Self Help.
| When Does The Recycling Project Meet?
Monday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to noon Friday 10:00 a.m. - noon Participants can choose days of involvement and usually volunteer 2 to 4 hours per week. The program is ongoing, participants can stay in the program for as long as it is benefiting them. |
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