Aspen’s Executive Breakfast
Previous Board Chair, Bill MacLachlan hosted the organization’s Fourth Annual Executive Breakfast, on April 26th where he introduced special guest speaker Jim Dinning.
Jim Dinning spoke to the more than 75 people in attendance and encouraged them to engage in a conversation with Aspen about the issues facing many Calgarians.
At the heart of the formal presentation was a discussion around poverty and the challenges that Aspen clients face when trying to overcome the obstacles associated with this issue.
Clients spoke eloquently via a video (click here to view) about their challenges and articulated how Aspen has helped them make positive change in their lives.
Aspen client Frizine, a single mother, credits the organization with helping her find her voice and for giving her the confidence to really make a difference in her life and in the lives of her children.
“I have the confidence now to talk to people and have signed up for school. I wouldn’t have known how to apply before or even had the confidence to do it,” explains Frizine.
Helena, a single mother who has gone back to school to increase her income, said that she is more than proud of the work she has done to change her life and how she has removed herself from an abusive relationship.
Vice President of Client Services Kim Ruse spoke to the strength of Aspen clients and explained that “each and every one of us is endowed with a unique voice, important strengths, and, a profound ability to suffer and yet again rise above. To overcome and to find hope in the most difficult and debilitating circumstances you could possibly imagine is what our clients do.”
Guests left the Executive Breakfast inspired to help Aspen make a difference. It was a great opportunity for community leaders, Aspen staff (click here to view) and clients, and corporations to get together to start talking about how we can work together to make Calgary a great place for everyone to live.
If you would like more information on the event, or how you can help please contact Aspen at 403.219.3477 or donate@aspenfamily.org
Jim Dinning spoke to the more than 75 people in attendance and encouraged them to engage in a conversation with Aspen about the issues facing many Calgarians.
At the heart of the formal presentation was a discussion around poverty and the challenges that Aspen clients face when trying to overcome the obstacles associated with this issue.
Clients spoke eloquently via a video (click here to view) about their challenges and articulated how Aspen has helped them make positive change in their lives.
Aspen client Frizine, a single mother, credits the organization with helping her find her voice and for giving her the confidence to really make a difference in her life and in the lives of her children.
“I have the confidence now to talk to people and have signed up for school. I wouldn’t have known how to apply before or even had the confidence to do it,” explains Frizine.
Helena, a single mother who has gone back to school to increase her income, said that she is more than proud of the work she has done to change her life and how she has removed herself from an abusive relationship.
Vice President of Client Services Kim Ruse spoke to the strength of Aspen clients and explained that “each and every one of us is endowed with a unique voice, important strengths, and, a profound ability to suffer and yet again rise above. To overcome and to find hope in the most difficult and debilitating circumstances you could possibly imagine is what our clients do.”
Guests left the Executive Breakfast inspired to help Aspen make a difference. It was a great opportunity for community leaders, Aspen staff (click here to view) and clients, and corporations to get together to start talking about how we can work together to make Calgary a great place for everyone to live.
If you would like more information on the event, or how you can help please contact Aspen at 403.219.3477 or donate@aspenfamily.org