Living with Onward

Learn about our communities, eligibility and how to apply through our partner agencies

Our Properties

Onward operates operates over 30 independent living buildings throughout the city, housing over 3,000 Calgarians. All residents must be able to live independently with or without community supports.

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Find a Home

Residents usually come to Onward in one of three ways: through a partner agency referral, as an eligible senior living independently, and through market rental admission.

Eligibility & Applications

Referring Agencies

To pave the way for success for our residents, we partner with more than 60 social service agencies. These partners refer individuals to Onward and, once an individual makes their home with us, provide a range of ongoing support services.

Meet our partners

Resident stories

Nobody can build a life without a safe and affordable place to call home. Residents at Onward come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Have a look at some of the journeys that have brought Onward residents home.

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Rob’s Story

“When you’re homeless you’re always told not to be somewhere. When you are told that enough, you begin to feel like you don’t belong anywhere.”

Mark’s Story

“I never thought I would have a chance to have what I have here,” says Mark Cullain.

Mark has been growing tomatoes in the garden behind his home at Onward’s Crossroads Court building this summer. Last year, Mark didn’t have his own home and most definitely did not have a place to garden.

Cathy’s Story

“Anthonian Court is a great place to live for me. It’s close to the LRT and to shopping in a nice neighbourhood. I’m very happy here.”

Home for the Holidays

When the first family moved into Columbus Place, in December of 2013, Guillermo was very excited for Christmas. The nine-year-old boy who loved Lego and Star Wars already had the best present he could ask for — a home.

Finally Home

After a tumultuous period that included obtaining guardianship of Lili, her three-year-old granddaughter, abruptly losing the home she was renting, and finding herself living in shelter with Lili amidst a global health pandemic, the year ended positively for this resilient grandmother and granddaughter duo.

Leaving a Beautiful Footprint

Catherine was unable to afford her rent. On her search for affordable housing, she found Columbus Place and Onward.