"When I arrived in Calgary as an immigrant, my first home was a rented basement studio with a tiny window and no furniture. I had my first meal sitting on the floor, sharing a loaf of bread with a friend.
Through a mix of hard work, luck, and kindness from strangers, I managed to build a good life here. But along the way, I saw how many people never get that same chance, not because they don’t work hard, but because of systems that keep poverty in place. Those systems limit opportunities, trap people in cycles they didn’t create, and make it harder for entire communities to move forward.
That’s why I believe in pushing for a city where there is enough for all. It means more than just supporting people in crisis—it means challenging and changing the structures that create poverty, and contributing to solutions that give everyone the opportunity to thrive. This is why Vibrant Communities Calgary exists—and why I’m proud to be part of this work.
No one should have to rely on luck to live with dignity, and everyone deserves the chance to thrive. Enough for all means dignity, opportunity, and fairness for everyone who calls this city home."
