Heal Forward Initiative
At Heal Forward Initiative (HFI) we provide essential supplies to the homeless community. Join us in making a difference in our city, one person at a time.
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” — Matthew 25:35
Our MISSION
A youth-led Christian initiative dedicated to restoring dignity, faith, and hope for the homeless.
Why this matters
3121 Individuals experience homelessness right here in Calgary. Across Canada, the number of unhoused people has nearly doubled over the past six years.
About 7% of Calgary's homeless population are youth between the ages of 12 and 24.
In 2023 alone, 436 people experiencing homelessness died in Calgary, nearly double the number from the year before.