Banff Access Program
Provides eligible Banff residents with discounts on classes, programs, transit passes, and purchases at participating businesses.
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“I can’t find housing in the community I call home.”
“Food costs are rising and I want to eat well.”
“I feel alone and need support.”
If these are familiar thoughts, you might be struggling with activities of daily living. But, now that you see the signs, there are free and low-cost community resources available to you.
Provides eligible Banff residents with discounts on classes, programs, transit passes, and purchases at participating businesses.
Community lunchs for all every Wednesday from 12-1pm at the 101 Bear Street, Pioneer Room, Banff. $3 suggested donation.
Free community dinners for all every Monday from 5-7pm at St Georges in the Pines Anglican Church, Banff.
“Rescued” food from grocery stores prevents food waste and provides affordable, healthy food for residents. $10 suggested donation for a bag of produce/bread/dairy/etc.
Provides below-market home rental and ownership opportunities for Banff residents.
Provides year-round events to celebrate, advocate, educate, and connect people in and with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Provides new and long-term young adult residents (ages 18-30) with social and recreational activities that help connect to the community.
Provides prevention, intervention, and programs to support families with children aged 0-18.
A coordinated community response that provides eligible Canmore residents with increased access to supports that make Canmore a livable community for all.
Provides below-market home rental and ownership opportunities for Canmore residents.
Free community dinners for all every Monday from 5-7pm at St Michaels Anglican Church, Canmore.
Creates a community LGBTQ2S+ Canmore residents and visitors where they feel safe, accepted, and welcome.
CYAN’s mission is to strengthen Canmore by connecting young adults (ages 18-35) with each other and local resources.
A way for local residents to have access to affordable fruits and vegetables once per month. Available in Banff, Canmore, and Lake Louise.
Provides a year-round Outreach program and seasonal Winter Emergency Shelter to support Bow Valley residents who are unhoused/housing insecure.
Provides new and long-term adult residents (ages 31+) with recreational activities to connect with peers, enjoy the outdoors, and enjoy mountain life to the fullest.
$0-10 pass for Banff residents for unlimited drop sessions in community classes and programs.
Provides affordable rentals, including barrier-free and women-only accommodation for Banff residents.
Call/text the 24/7 Distress Centre Helpline at 403-266-4357
Call the 24/7 Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642
The Mental Health Helpline also offers interpretation and translation for help in languages beyond English.
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