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The Brenda Strafford Foundation is a Calgary-based registered charity and social impact organization established in 1975 by Dr. Barrie I. Strafford in memory of his late wife, Brenda, who tragically passed away in 1974 in a car accident.
The organization was founded out of compassion, under the guiding principle to cater to humanity, creating a legacy in Brenda’s name that would perpetuate her desire to give back to the community in a meaningful way.
From innovation in seniors care, to championing research and education, to providing housing and support for women and families fleeing domestic abuse and families at risk of homelessness, to international healthcare in the Caribbean – The Brenda Strafford Foundation has a proud history of serving those in need since 1975.
Brenda Strafford (1931 - 1974)
Dr. Barrie Strafford (1928 - 2016)
The Brenda Strafford Society for the Prevention of Domestic Violence was established in January 1996 when it became apparent that there was a dire need in Calgary for long term accommodation and substantial support for women and children exiting emergency shelters.
To address this need, The Brenda Strafford Foundation invited the heads of local crisis shelters and other active community members to form an Advisory Committee to create solutions to this serious problem. In cooperation with Calgary Housing Company, The Brenda Strafford Society for the Prevention of Domestic Violence opened its doors to women and their children who had fled domestic violence.
In April 2022, after 26 years of operation as an independent registered charity, The Brenda Strafford Society for the Prevention of Domestic Violence officially merged with The Brenda Strafford Foundation to form a united organization.
Now proudly known as Heart Home Network, we continue to provide safe housing and supports to women and children leaving domestic violence situations.
Located in Calgary, and one of the largest post-emergency shelters in the country, the centre offers 34 Second-Stage Shelter and 51 Progressive Housing self-contained apartments plus wrap-around supports for residents. Former residents continue to have access to services for up to 6 months as they transition into the community.
Guided by the values of The Brenda Strafford Foundation and its philosophy of ‘The preservation of dignity and the pursuit of happiness,’ Heart Home Network continues to uphold the legacy of our Founder Dr. Barrie Strafford in Brenda’s name. We continue to strive to provide the highest standard of services for clients in their transition from domestic violence, and we honour the important roles and contributions of Heart Home Network and its highly valued people and stakeholders as a valued part of The Brenda Strafford Foundation.
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