Wood's Homes Blog
Together, We Build Futures
Most of us move through life with some kind of map—family, mentors, teachers, systems that cushion our missteps. For the people we serve, the road is fraught with many unknowns and difficulties.
Wrapped in Care: How One Community Member’s Quilts Bring Warmth, Hope, and Healing to Wood’s Homes
During the holiday season at Wood’s Homes, stories of kindness often arrive quietly – delivered in unexpected ways, by extraordinary community members whose generosity reaches far beyond what they may see.
A Gift of Hope: How One Family Found Joy Through Wood’s Homes for the Holidays
For many children and families in Alberta, the holidays can bring hardship instead of joy. Through Wood’s Homes for the Holidays, donors and community partners help bring warmth, hope, and connection to those who need it most.
Recovery Week Awareness
On September 21st, 2025, termed Recovery Day, communities and organizations across the province unite to celebrate recovery, raise addiction and mental health awareness, and break down stigma.
Radical Hospitality at the Inglewood Opportunity Hub: More Than a Warm Welcome
Radical hospitality at the IOH means shifting a service delivery model that is superficial, prescriptive, and disconnected to one that is immersive, organic, and community focused. In a world where youth and young adults facing homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, and systemic barriers are too often pushed to the margins, the IOH responds with radical hospitality.
Altadore Success Story: Meet Locklan
What does ‘family’ mean to you? For a large majority of us, family is our blood-relatives; mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters. But for others, the term ‘family’ takes on a very different meaning.
Trans Day of Visibility – Staff Voices
Trans Day of Visibility is a day to celebrate the resilience, strength, and identity of trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people. It’s also an opportunity to shed light on the challenges trans communities face while continuing to advocate for equal rights, acceptance, and visibility.
Altadore Success Story: Meet Jeremy
What does ‘family’ mean to you? For a large majority of us, family is our blood-relatives; mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters. But for others, the term ‘family’ takes on a very different meaning.
Regaining Control: The Hidden Struggle Behind Eating Disorders
Life is a constant balancing act, and emotions can sometimes feel overwhelming. Stress, anxiety, sadness, excitement—these feelings can be tough to navigate. When things feel out of control, we instinctively seek ways to cope. Some coping mechanisms, like exercising, talking to a loved one, or practicing mindfulness, are healthy. Others, however, can become harmful over time.
The power of found family
What does ‘family’ mean to you? For a large majority of us, family is our blood-relatives; mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters. But for others, the term ‘family’ takes on a very different meaning.
Building brighter futures through community partnership: A collaboration with the Safety in Schools Foundation
Navigating today’s job market can be daunting, especially for those facing unique barriers. At Wood’s Homes, we’re dedicated to helping individuals overcome these challenges and achieve meaningful careers through employment programs such as LEAD (Linking Employment, Ability, and Development).
A story of resilience: How a mother’s determination brought her family together
Laura and her son Dylan have learned to not only identify and acknowledge their feelings but also how to manage them. That goes for Laura’s five-year-old daughter, Olivia, as well.