Are you or someone you know in need of support?

To access support:

  • Call us at (403) 493-3771: Our team monitors phone calls and emails daily up until 7 PM. If you reach our voicemail, please leave a message and we will be in touch within 24 hours.

  • Email: outreach@bowvalleyshelter.ca

The Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley offers two programs: an Outreach program (available year-round) and an Emergency Winter Shelter (seasonally operated) to provide support to individuals who are unhoused and/or housing insecure within the Bow Valley.

As of April 1st, 2024, the Emergency Winter Shelter is closed for the 2023/2024 operating season. Thank you to our donors, supporters and community members for making our work possible.

Stay tuned for more details about the 2024/2025 Emergency Winter Shelter season.

CNOY 2024 Fundraiser

Canmore, AB

We had such a fantastic turnout at this year’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser on February 24th, 2024 with 159 walkers, 23 teams and 40 volunteers! We are sincerely grateful to have surpassed our fundraising goal, reaching 125% of our goal, all thanks to the generosity and support from our event sponsors, walkers and donors.

HSBV Brochure

HSBV Brochure

Check out HSBV’s brochure for more details about our programs & the generous funders, supporters and partners that make our work possible!

Bottle Donations

You can support us by donating your empty refundable containers. Just take your bottles to a location in Canmore (Canmore Bottle Depot — 103 Boulder Crescent) and specify that you would like to donate to the Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley.