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THE SERVANTS ANONYMOUS SOCIETY OF CALGARY (SAS)

Detailed History

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2009
SAS celebrates our 500th participant and our 20th year serving those in need.
2008

Strategic plan developed and approved by Board of Directors.

Program expansion plan approved by Board of Directors, funding being sought.

2006
SAS held World Cafe conversations and began to use the three Manager Shared Leadership model.
2005

SAS membership unanimously approved the new Constitution.

SAS alumni (Ventures) developed Mentorship program offering support to current SAS participants.

2004
SAS celebrated its fifteen year anniversary in May, 2004.
2003

Grace house moved from downtown Calgary to a SW location; two sides of a duplex are renovated and made available.

The first annual SAS book sale was organized.

A formal scholarship application process developed for SAS participants returning to school.

Formalization of Ventures as the group of alumni, coordinate Shock Talks to youth at risk, plan weekend activities to support current participants.

Title to the building in Inglewood was transferred from the Servants Anonymous Foundation (which develops other SAS' nationally and internationally) to the local Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary.

2002

2002 Revenue for Servants Anonymous and Fireworks Cooperative exceeded one million dollars for the fiscal year.

The SAS board began evolving into a governing board.

Grace Presbyterian Church and SAS partner to provide an additional frontline house.

1999
Following extensive renovations, the SAS Transitional Apartments were completed and open for tenants.
1998

Through generous funders, and because the Servants Anonymous Foundation was given a forgivable mortgage; a large facility in Inglewood became available for the day program and the development of businesses under the Fireworks Cooperative.

1997
Thanks to generous donors cash was paid for the front line houses and these became mortgage and rent-free with title to the properties held by Servants Anonymous Foundation.

1993
The A.S.K. Learning Centre curriculum was developed, along with preliminary plans for the Fireworks Cooperative.
1992
Discovery Path and Project 2001 were in development. These programs provided the foundation for what later evolved into the A.S.K. Classroom and the Fireworks Cooperative.
1991

SAS was given access to several apartments for after-care support of women whom graduated from the SAS Day Program.

A third front-line house became available to SAS, specifically for women with children. A fourth house, named the Corner Club House, was also used to deliver parts of the program [Boom Team, Cry of the Streets] and office needs.

1990
Two buildings were rented from the City of Calgary as 'front-line' houses, in order to provide shelter and support for program participants.
1989

Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary was formed by the core founders of the group.

A working board was formed to maintain SAS.

The Oasis Centre House was opened as a residency for participants of the program.

1988
The Corner Club, now known as 'Ventures', was founded.
1986
Formation of the first SAS Sowers group with Dominique M, Rietta B, and Perley G. This was a group dedicated to prayer for social issues.

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