Our Organization

Wood's Homes Mission Statement:
To promote and assist the development and well-being of children, youth and families within the community.

What began as an orphanage in 1914, has grown into a not-for-profit, multi-service charity serving the most troubled young people in the community.

Often, Wood's clients are in our social system with no quick-fix solutions. Yet, Wood's is determined to never give up.

Currently operating more than 21 programs of care, treatment and education, Wood's works with many other agencies and community resources in dealing with more than 400 youth and their families each day.

Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, core residential programs are located at two centres in that city; the original Bowness Campus where George Wood Learning Centre is located, and the administrative and program cottages in the Parkdale Community.

Other key programs include EXIT Community Outreach for street youth in downtown Calgary, a youth shelter also in the inner city and the Eastside Family Centre offering free, walk-in counselling for all Calgarians. Wood's is known for responsive and innovative services . . . a trusted place where all young people in trouble, regardless of how difficult, can turn to for help.

They're all our children.