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Calgary Homeless Foundation Reviews

2.1

12% would recommend to a friend

(13 total reviews)

15% positive business outlook

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13 reviews
1.0
12 Feb 2026

Not a good agency at all

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The frontline staff are truly the heart of the organization. They are dedicated, compassionate, and consistently go above and beyond for clients. Despite challenges, they remain committed to the mission and work extremely hard to support vulnerable community members. Their teamwork, resilience, and genuine care make a meaningful difference every day. Senior leadership often feels distant and disconnected from day‑to‑day operations. Communication from the executive level can be infrequent or unclear, which makes it difficult for staff to stay aligned and supported. The lack of consistent leadership presence impacts morale and contributes to organizational uncertainty. Organizational structure leaves little room for growth. The company has a very lean middle‑management layer, which means frontline employees report directly to directors or VPs. This creates extremely limited opportunities for career progression, mentorship, or internal development, resulting in many staff feeling stuck with no clear advancement path.

Cons

I worked at this organization for several years, and unfortunately, my overall experience was not positive. One of the biggest concerns during my time there was the exceptionally high turnover rate (more than 85%). A significant majority of staff left between 2022 and 2026, which created instability and constant operational disruption. This environment made it difficult for teams to build momentum or maintain consistency in their work. Another challenge was the organization’s internal structure. In my experience, a large portion of resources appeared to be allocated toward senior management positions and external contractors, while frontline staff—who were deeply committed and worked very hard—did not always receive the support they needed. Many employees felt that their efforts to contribute meaningfully were limited by structural or leadership issues. Leadership culture was also a concern. In my view, the organization tended to favor individuals who aligned closely with certain internal expectations rather than encouraging open dialogue or diverse perspectives. This environment made it difficult for some employees to feel valued or secure in their roles. Organizational structure leaves little room for growth. The company has a very lean middle‑management layer, which means frontline employees report directly to directors or VPs. This creates extremely limited opportunities for career progression, mentorship, or internal development, resulting in many staff feeling stuck with no clear advancement path.

2.0
29 Oct 2023

Could be great, but it isn't

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Lots of great people, good work being done, hybrid work schedule, compressed work week

Cons

Toxic workplace environment, inauthentic leadership, micromanagement, lack of opportunity, lots of internal politics and power struggles, extremely high turnover, senior leadership has blinders on when it comes to the cause of organizational problems

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Calgary Homeless Foundation Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate and value the feedback that you have provided as we are always seeking to improve as an organization. Feedback allows us to review our practices so we can continue to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace and further cultivate a culture where all employees can flourish.   To help us better understand your feedback, we invite to you engage directly with our Human Resource team at HR@Calgaryhomeless.com
2.0
6 Oct 2023

Don't waste your energy

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Decent pay for nonprofit sector

Cons

Micromanaging, toxic leadership, cultural problems

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Calgary Homeless Foundation Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate and value the feedback that you have provided as we are always seeking to improve as an organization. Feedback allows us to review our practices so we can continue to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace and further cultivate a culture where all employees can flourish.   To help us better understand your feedback, we invite to you engage directly with our Human Resource team at HR@Calgaryhomeless.com
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