Partner Spotlight – Distress Centre Calgary
During tough times, Distress Centre has been there to listen and offer hope to those who need it.
Since 2011, ENMAX has partnered with Distress Centre to support Calgarians facing challenging circumstances. Through our partnership, ENMAX contributes to Distress Centre’s Basic Needs Fund, which offers emergency support to families in need of financial assistance. In addition, ENMAX sponsors the annual volunteer appreciation event which celebrates and recognizes the selfless volunteers on the frontlines.
“ENMAX has been partnering with Distress Centre Calgary since 2011 in the provision of our Basic Needs Fund program,” says Robyn Romano, CEO, Distress Centre. “This program is instrumental in helping Calgarians facing a financial crisis. With the rising costs of living and pandemic recovery, this support is needed now more than ever. We are thankful to ENMAX for their continued support of this program and help meeting the needs of vulnerable Calgarians.”
“At ENMAX, ensuring our customers continue to have access to safe, reliable and affordable electricity is a vital part of our role as an essential service provider,” says Kara Kingston, Director, Brand, Communications, Community. “Working closely with critical community agencies such as Distress Centre Calgary is a key part of achieving this goal. We are proud to support the life-changing difference this partner makes for community members in need.”