{"id":246,"date":"2026-06-30T17:53:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T17:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=246"},"modified":"2026-06-30T18:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:04:10","slug":"what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=246","title":{"rendered":"WHAT WE DO"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"246\" class=\"elementor elementor-246\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-982427f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"982427f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6ada42 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b6ada42\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-435297b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"435297b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eb536e elementor-nav-menu--dropdown-tablet elementor-nav-menu__text-align-aside elementor-nav-menu--toggle elementor-nav-menu--burger elementor-widget elementor-widget-nav-menu\" data-id=\"8eb536e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;layout&quot;:&quot;vertical&quot;,&quot;submenu_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg aria-hidden=\\&quot;true\\&quot; 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LEARNING FOCUS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-339\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=282\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-340\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=283\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">RELATIONSHIP READINESS WORKSHOPS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-341\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=284\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">SPORTS &amp; PHYSICAL WELLNESS ACTIVITIES<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=293\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">NEWCOMER, SETTLEMENT AND IMMIGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05cd59e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"05cd59e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"a8e3069\" class=\"e-heading-base\">COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"9f6773d\">At the <strong>Calgary Single Mothers Society<\/strong>, community development is central to ourmission. We bring people together to take collective action, share lived experiences,and co-create solutions to challenges faced by single mothers, women, families, andother marginalized communities. Our aim is to build inclusive, supportive, and resilientcommunities where everyone feels valued and connected.<br><br>CSMS is dedicated to advancing:<br><br>\u25cf Civic engagement and meaningful community participation<br><br>\u25cf The rights, dignity, and well-being of individuals and families<br><br>\u25cf Economic opportunity and financial empowerment<br><br>\u25cf Equity, inclusion, and belonging<br><br>\u25cf Social justice for all<br><br>Through community-led initiatives and strong partnerships, we work to addresssystemic barriers and drive positive change. Our approach ensures that communitieshave a voice, access to resources, and the support they need to thrive.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"6404ba8\" class=\"e-heading-base\">COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"6ceb75a\">Community engagement is a cornerstone of our work. We actively listen to communitymembers, honour their experiences, and incorporate their voices, needs, andaspirations into our programs, services, and advocacy efforts. By fostering ongoing partnerships, we ensure that community priorities remain at the centre of decision-making.<br><br>Effective community engagement strengthens trust, enhances outcomes for families,and creates lasting, meaningful impact across communities.<br><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43161cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43161cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING At the Calgary Single Mothers Society, community development is central to ourmission. We bring people together to take collective action, share lived experiences,and co-create solutions to challenges faced by single mothers, women, families, andother marginalized communities. Our aim is to build inclusive, supportive, and resilientcommunities where everyone feels valued and connected. 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