Anonymous Eagle’s Nest Family Shelter (Morley, Alberta) May 3, 2021 Our Shelter Superstar this week has asked that we not share their name but we would like to honour her service at Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter. She displays deep compassion and care for clients, and always strives to give them the best opportunity possible when leaving the shelter. She is a team player, is reliable, and does her job with excellence. Thank you for being a shelter superstar! Sumaiya Farooq Maskan Shelter (Calgary, Alberta) April 19, 2021 This week’s Shelter Superstar is Sumaiya Farooq. Sumaiya has worked at CPSG: Canadian Pakistani Support Group’s Maskan Shelter since it opened. She works directly with women to support them throughout their stay in shelter. Many clients cite Sumaiya as their biggest support during their stay in shelter. Thank you, Sumaiya, for being a shelter superstar! Fran Story Crossroads Resource Centre & Women’s Shelter (Calgary, Alberta) April 12, 2021 Fran has worked at Crossroads for almost 35 years. She has held many roles and currently works as a Crisis Intervention Worker. She is a model for hard work and capability, and an amazing caregiver for women and children in our community. Thank you, Fran, for being a shelter superstar! Cecilia Weenink Crossroads Resource Centre & Women’s Shelter (Calgary, Alberta) April 5, 2021 Cecilia has worked at Crossroads for two and a half years. Cecilia is dedicated to supporting and advocating for women and children in our community and genuinely wants to help and make a difference. Thank you Cecilia for your hard work, dedication and commitment and for being a Shelter Superstar! Lisa Rowan House (High River, Alberta) March 29, 2021 This week, our Shelter Superstar is Lisa! Lisa has been with Rowan House for five years, and in her time there has made a huge impact. Lisa is a major reason so many women and children feel safety and trust as they walk through Rowan House’s program. She is a quiet yet strong leader. Thank you, Lisa, for being a shelter superstar! Jessie’s House Staff The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation (Morinville, Alberta) March 22, 2021 This week, we have a whole team of shelter superstars! Jessie’s House opened their doors last May in the midst of the pandemic. Still, the staff have worked hard every day, with dedication, commitment, and heart. “They have accepted with patience and willingness the many changes many of us have had to face and all with a smile on their faces.” Thank you, Jessie’s House staff, for being Shelter Superstars! Amber Menard Hope Haven (High River, Alberta) March 15, 2021 This week’s shelter superstar is Amber Menard. Amber has worked at Hope Haven for almost 4 years answering crisis calls, working with clients, helping with meal prep and sanitizing, and helping her co-workers whenever she can. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, Amber has been a reliable and supportive comfort to have in the shelter, willing to continue serving clients completely, and being a listening ear for those experiencing stress and COVID-fatigue. Amber is a delight to have working in the shelter. She radiates positivity and compassion.” Thank you, Amber, for being a Shelter Superstar! Sidney Rowan House (High River, Alberta) March 8, 2021 Sidney has an amazing ability to listen compassionately, guide and help clients see their own strengths, and empower them to live healthier lives. “Sidney is a guiding light for our shelter team and for the ladies and children. It is near impossible to walk away from a meeting, conversation or meal alongside Sidney and not have her confident, positive energy rub off on others.” Thank you, Sidney, for being a Shelter Superstar! Adrienne Eagle’s Nest Family Shelter (Morley, Alberta) March 1, 2021 This week, our shelter superstar is Adrienne! She has worked at Eagle’s Nest Family Shelter for 3 years. Adrienne cares for all who come into shelter, and can always be counted on. She takes initiative in her work and her coworkers say she is dependable and respectful. Thank you, Adrienne, for being a shelter superstar! Tara Joyce Discovery House (Calgary, Alberta) February 22, 2021 Tara wears many hats at Discovery House. A typical day for Tara doesn’t exist because no day is the same. From doing donor stewardship, to overseeing in-kind donations, to picking up donations, Tara represents what it means to be compassionate and committed to the families that they serve. Every aspect of her work impacts the success of shelter residents’ journey to healing and helps to empower them to regain their strength and resilience. Thank you, Tara, for being a shelter superstar! Vanessa Gissing Eagle’s Nest Family Shelter (Morley, Alberta) February 15, 2021 Vanessa has worked at Eagle’s Nest Stoney Family Shelter for two years. She is a reliable worker that others can always count on. Her colleagues say she is motivated and thorough, and always completes her work with excellence. Thank you, Vanessa, for being a Shelter Superstar! Krista Leibreich Michell Diaz Carlee Marchbank Dakoda Stacey Ashley Wan Angie Conway Lisa McNeil Sidney Casey Gabriela Solis de Garcia Myrna Hunking Rowan House (High River, Alberta) February 1, 2021 This week, we have not one, but ten Shelter Superstars! This group of workers from Rowan House Emergency Shelter in High River was collectively honoured with the 2020 Joie Dery Award for excellence in shelter work. Throughout the pandemic, they have stepped up to exemplify commitment to Rowan House and to supporting the residents. Showing true leadership in the most difficult of circumstances, they maintained a positive attitude and proved themselves to be role models of how to pull together and support one other in a time of crisis. Thank you to our essential workers, the shelter superstars! Radenka Ilic YW Calgary and Sheriff King Home (Calgary, Alberta) January 25, 2021 For more than 28 years, Radenka Ilic has tirelessly provided support and leadership to the women, children, and team members she works with, at both the YW Calgary and Sheriff King Home. One team member describes Radenka as, “a wealth of knowledge and experience. Her patience and deep understanding of the issue of domestic violence and its effect on women as well as their children has helped shape and inspire the desire to support the families presenting at the shelter.” Supporting a team of 30 full-time, part-time, and relief team members, Radenka’s team describes her as having “a heart and soul for the work she does on a daily basis. She is committed to the women she serves and a great motivator for her Team. The level of support is unequalled and unwavering.” Radenka was one of the recipients of the 2020 Joie Dery Award for excellence in shelter work. Thank you, Radenka, for being a shelter superstar!
