Stories of Care & Community | Cards For Care Edmonton

Volunteer Spotlight: Neetu Masih’s Full Circle Story of Compassion

By Lyra Brown, VP Communications, Cards for Care Edmonton Volunteer Neetu Masih says art and creativity have always been meaningful ways for her to encourage and uplift others through Cards for Care. For Cards for Care volunteer Neetu Masih, handmade cards are far more than paper and ink — they are reminders that people are seen, valued, and never alone. “I have always loved art, and I truly see it as a form of ministry,” Neetu said. “Cards for Care felt like the perfect way

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May 132 min read

Small Gestures, Big Difference: The Quiet Power of Handwritten Cards in End-of-Life Care

By Lyra Brown The room is quiet, softened by warm light and the low murmur of conversation. A vase of fresh pink and purple tulips sits on a wooden table beside a whiteboard filled with looping handwriting. A schedule for the day: a grief walking group, tea at two o’clock. Beneath it, a quote in green marker reads, “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” Down the hall, a piano rests beneath a row of windows, its wood worn softly with use, a single plan

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Apr 208 min read

Volunteer Spotlight: Kelly Oost

Kelly Oost, Cards for Care volunteer and designer of card inserts. Written by Lyra Brown, VP Communications When Kelly Oost discovered Cards for Care, she already knew the power that a handmade card can hold. Five years ago, Kelly stepped away from running two YouTube channels and selling handmade cards at markets. While she loved creating, she found herself wanting to focus on something different. “I was tired of the markets and wanted to do something to help and send some k

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Mar 152 min read

Executive Spotlight: Elena Dansereau Guiding Cards for Care’s Expansion into Calgary

By Lyra Brown, VP Communications Growth is not just about numbers. It is about impact, intention and community. As Cards for Care expands beyond Edmonton and into Calgary’s healthcare community, we are proud to introduce Elena Dansereau as our Director of Calgary Operations. This next chapter marks an exciting milestone for Cards for Care, and Elena’s leadership reflects both thoughtful expansion and a deep commitment to the mental health and well-being of Albertans. Elena Da

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Feb 152 min read

Local Partnership Helps Cards for Care Grow Its Impact

December 15, 2025 Written by Lyra Brown, VP Communications Community support often shows up in quiet, practical ways. For Cards for Care, that support has come through a partnership with Bulldog Self Storage, a locally owned Edmonton business that has helped the nonprofit expand its reach across the city. Bulldog Self Storage has been operating in Edmonton since 2000 and has a history of supporting local initiatives, including Cards for Care and the Edmonton Food Bank. When u

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Dec 15, 20252 min read