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Sep 24, 2026

Listening, Learning, and Acting: Our Ongoing Commitment to Truth & Reconciliation

Truth and reconciliation asks us to do more than reflect on the past. It asks us to:   At ...
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Sep 23, 2026

Building Safer Futures and Greater Opportunity for Women in Alberta with Radiance 

Gender equality means having the safety, resources and freedom to shape your own future.  At Ra...
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Calgary Children Day Homes Affordable Childcare Radiance
Sep 21, 2026

Creating Opportunity Through Child Care: How Radiance Family Day Homes Support Women and Families

With training, resources and ongoing support from Radiance, Day Home Educators operate their own hom...
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Owen Hart Foundation Backpack donation to Radiance Society
Sep 1, 2026

New Backpacks Help Radiance Families Start the School Year with Confidence

Thanks to the generosity of the Owen Hart Foundation, 12 families at Radiance received new backpacks...
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Back to School While Living in a Shelter: Why Connection Matters Radiance Society Calgary
Aug 25, 2026

Back to School While Living in a Shelter: Why Connection Matters

The return to school can bring a welcome sense of routine for families. Familiar schedules, classroo...
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Aug 12, 2026

Stampede Spirit at Radiance: Creating Safe and Joyful Memories 

Once again, Radiance Family Society brought the spirit of the Calgary Stampede to our shelter. ...
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Jul 24, 2026

Why Family Violence Prevention Matters Year-Round

Why Family Violence Prevention Matters Year-Round At Radiance Family Society, we believe every perso...
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Jun 22, 2026

The Hidden Impact of Brain Injuries in Domestic Violence

A brain injury is a change in brain function. It can happen when the brain is harmed by impact or vi...
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May 6, 2026

Ingredients for Belonging

Families at Radiance come from a beautiful tapestry of cultures and backgrounds. As they celebrate s...
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Sep 24, 2026

Listening, Learning, and Acting: Our Ongoing Commitment to Truth & Reconciliation

Truth and reconciliation asks us to do more than reflect on the past. It asks us to:   At ...
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Sep 23, 2026

Building Safer Futures and Greater Opportunity for Women in Alberta with Radiance 

Gender equality means having the safety, resources and freedom to shape your own future.  At Ra...
Read More
Back to School While Living in a Shelter: Why Connection Matters Radiance Society Calgary
Aug 25, 2026

Back to School While Living in a Shelter: Why Connection Matters

The return to school can bring a welcome sense of routine for families. Familiar schedules, classroo...
Read More
Jul 24, 2026

Why Family Violence Prevention Matters Year-Round

Why Family Violence Prevention Matters Year-Round At Radiance Family Society, we believe every perso...
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Jun 22, 2026

The Hidden Impact of Brain Injuries in Domestic Violence

A brain injury is a change in brain function. It can happen when the brain is harmed by impact or vi...
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May 6, 2026

Ingredients for Belonging

Families at Radiance come from a beautiful tapestry of cultures and backgrounds. As they celebrate s...
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May 6, 2026

Small Moments, Strong Bonds: Moms and Mental Health

At Radiance, we understand that when mothers are supported, families are supported too. A mother’s e...
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Apr 17, 2026

Inside Radiance: Where Art, Healing, and Learning Meet

In a shared space like the hall of the Children’s Centre, the mural becomes more than art. It become...
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Apr 17, 2026

Faith and Culture in Domestic Violence Care

Meet the people who help foster connection at Radiance and learn how they support culture and belong...
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Sep 24, 2026

Listening, Learning, and Acting: Our Ongoing Commitment to Truth & Reconciliation

Truth and reconciliation asks us to do more than reflect on the past. It asks us to:   At ...
Read More
Owen Hart Foundation Backpack donation to Radiance Society
Sep 1, 2026

New Backpacks Help Radiance Families Start the School Year with Confidence

Thanks to the generosity of the Owen Hart Foundation, 12 families at Radiance received new backpacks...
Read More
Back to School While Living in a Shelter: Why Connection Matters Radiance Society Calgary
Aug 25, 2026

Back to School While Living in a Shelter: Why Connection Matters

The return to school can bring a welcome sense of routine for families. Familiar schedules, classroo...
Read More
Aug 12, 2026

Stampede Spirit at Radiance: Creating Safe and Joyful Memories 

Once again, Radiance Family Society brought the spirit of the Calgary Stampede to our shelter. ...
Read More
May 6, 2026

Ingredients for Belonging

Families at Radiance come from a beautiful tapestry of cultures and backgrounds. As they celebrate s...
Read More
May 6, 2026

Small Moments, Strong Bonds: Moms and Mental Health

At Radiance, we understand that when mothers are supported, families are supported too. A mother’s e...
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Apr 17, 2026

Inside Radiance: Where Art, Healing, and Learning Meet

In a shared space like the hall of the Children’s Centre, the mural becomes more than art. It become...
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Apr 17, 2026

Faith and Culture in Domestic Violence Care

Meet the people who help foster connection at Radiance and learn how they support culture and belong...
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Mar 11, 2026

Run for Radiance: Register for the Calgary Marathon Charity Challenge

Run for Radiance: Register for the Calgary Marathon Charity Challenge. Join the Calgary Marathon C...
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May 6, 2026

Ingredients for Belonging

Families at Radiance come from a beautiful tapestry of cultures and backgrounds. As they celebrate s...
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May 6, 2026

Small Moments, Strong Bonds: Moms and Mental Health

At Radiance, we understand that when mothers are supported, families are supported too. A mother’s e...
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Apr 17, 2026

Inside Radiance: Where Art, Healing, and Learning Meet

In a shared space like the hall of the Children’s Centre, the mural becomes more than art. It become...
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Mar 11, 2026

Run for Radiance: Register for the Calgary Marathon Charity Challenge

Run for Radiance: Register for the Calgary Marathon Charity Challenge. Join the Calgary Marathon C...
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Apr 22, 2025

Radiance Volunteers Shine Bright!

Team Radiance wants to shine a light on the incredible volunteers who have made a lasting impact on ...
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Dec 21, 2023

Spirit of Christmas at Radiance

The holiday season just got a whole lot brighter thanks to our buddies at ConocoPhillips and their l...
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Oct 31, 2023

Giving Tuesday: 5 Reasons to Give this Year

As Giving Tuesday approaches, we are reaching out to you with a heartfelt appeal that resonates with...
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Oct 31, 2023

Family Violence Prevention Month: Radiance Family Society’s Commitment to Courage

Every November, we unite to raise awareness and make a stand against one of the most pressing issues...
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Aug 1, 2023

Sonshine’s Sizzlin’ Stampede Spread

It was a delightful morning filled with warmth, camaraderie, and the delicious aroma of freshly prep...
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Jul 24, 2026

Why Family Violence Prevention Matters Year-Round

Why Family Violence Prevention Matters Year-Round At Radiance Family Society, we believe every perso...
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Feb 20, 2026

The Overlap Between Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking

Many people think domestic violence and human trafficking are completely separate issues. Domestic v...
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Sep 25, 2025

Acts of Truth and Reconciliation: Honouring Indigenous Identity​ 

Reconciliation begins with truth. Learning the real history of this land and listening to the storie...
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May 12, 2025

Mental Health and Traumatic Brain Injuries: What is the Link?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to recognize the importance of prioritizing our mental...
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Apr 22, 2025

Strengthening Parent-Child Bonds Through ATTACH™

We are proud to offer the ATTACH™ program to women and children at Radiance. ATTACH™ is a research-b...
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Apr 22, 2025

Radiance Volunteers Shine Bright!

Team Radiance wants to shine a light on the incredible volunteers who have made a lasting impact on ...
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Mar 28, 2025

Fostering Choice and Empowering New Beginnings

'Second-stage Shelter' – it’s a term that we use all the time to describe Radiance Centre, but what ...
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Feb 25, 2025

Fostering Faith Communities that Thrive 

At Radiance, we recognize people as spiritual beings with diverse views and practices. We truly beli...
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Feb 18, 2025

May’s Story of Strength 

Meet May. May moved into the Radiance Centre, fleeing a controlling, physically, emotionally and ver...
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May 6, 2026

Ingredients for Belonging

Families at Radiance come from a beautiful tapestry of cultures and backgrounds. As they celebrate s...
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May 6, 2026

Small Moments, Strong Bonds: Moms and Mental Health

At Radiance, we understand that when mothers are supported, families are supported too. A mother’s e...
Read More
Apr 17, 2026

Inside Radiance: Where Art, Healing, and Learning Meet

In a shared space like the hall of the Children’s Centre, the mural becomes more than art. It become...
Read More
Feb 20, 2026

The Overlap Between Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking

Many people think domestic violence and human trafficking are completely separate issues. Domestic v...
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Feb 18, 2026

Strengthening Community Involvement Through Volunteering

Our work is made possible thanks to dedicated supporters who show up with compassion, generosity and...
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Oct 30, 2025

Seeing Potential, Giving Back

Because someone once showed Tinsae care when he was young, he now offers that same care to the next ...
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Sep 25, 2025

Acts of Truth and Reconciliation: Honouring Indigenous Identity​ 

Reconciliation begins with truth. Learning the real history of this land and listening to the storie...
Read More
May 12, 2025

Mental Health and Traumatic Brain Injuries: What is the Link?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to recognize the importance of prioritizing our mental...
Read More
Apr 22, 2025

Strengthening Parent-Child Bonds Through ATTACH™

We are proud to offer the ATTACH™ program to women and children at Radiance. ATTACH™ is a research-b...
Read More
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Calgary Children Day Homes Affordable Childcare Radiance
Sep 21, 2026

Creating Opportunity Through Child Care: How Radiance Family Day Homes Support Women and Families

With training, resources and ongoing support from Radiance, Day Home Educators operate their own hom...
Read More
Jun 22, 2026

The Hidden Impact of Brain Injuries in Domestic Violence

A brain injury is a change in brain function. It can happen when the brain is harmed by impact or vi...
Read More
May 6, 2026

Ingredients for Belonging

Families at Radiance come from a beautiful tapestry of cultures and backgrounds. As they celebrate s...
Read More
May 6, 2026

Small Moments, Strong Bonds: Moms and Mental Health

At Radiance, we understand that when mothers are supported, families are supported too. A mother’s e...
Read More
Apr 17, 2026

Inside Radiance: Where Art, Healing, and Learning Meet

In a shared space like the hall of the Children’s Centre, the mural becomes more than art. It become...
Read More
Apr 17, 2026

Faith and Culture in Domestic Violence Care

Meet the people who help foster connection at Radiance and learn how they support culture and belong...
Read More
Feb 18, 2026

Strengthening Community Involvement Through Volunteering

Our work is made possible thanks to dedicated supporters who show up with compassion, generosity and...
Read More
Dec 2, 2025

Radiance Children’s Centre: Our Why

In 2015, a moment of truth reshaped our understanding of what it means to heal from violence.
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Dec 2, 2025

Kiel’s Story

At the tender age of six, Kiel was far more mature than one would expect. He watched the other child...
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Apr 17, 2026

Faith and Culture in Domestic Violence Care

Meet the people who help foster connection at Radiance and learn how they support culture and belong...
Read More
Feb 18, 2026

Strengthening Community Involvement Through Volunteering

Our work is made possible thanks to dedicated supporters who show up with compassion, generosity and...
Read More
Oct 30, 2025

Seeing Potential, Giving Back

Because someone once showed Tinsae care when he was young, he now offers that same care to the next ...
Read More
Staff Highlight: Stella Ehi Egege
Jul 10, 2023

Staff Highlight: Stella Ehi Egege

In this exclusive interview, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Stella, a dedicated staff memb...
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Jun 8, 2023

Staff Highlight: Melissa Bakovic

At Sonshine, every aspect of our program is infused with dedication and passion, and our cooking and...
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