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Black Man looking ahead with hope

Stability.
Healing.
Community.

Emergency Housing, Recovery & Family Crisis Support for Men of African Descent

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Our Pillars Of Support

Call our 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-877-678-8098

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Emergency & Transitional Housing

Immediate safe shelter for men in crisis, followed by a structured transition to stable, permanent housing. Intake, case management, and personalized support.

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Mental health services designed to meet men where they are — reducing stigma and creating a culturally safe space for healing, growth, and recovery.

3

Community & Outreach

We connect men to a broader web of community support — from legal assistance and medical navigation to virtual programming and peer community.

FROM OUR FOUNDER

A message from Dee

"We built Mandela House because men of African descent deserve a safe space to heal, rebuild, and rise — without stigma, without judgment, and with the full strength of community behind them."

—Pastor Dee Adekugbe, Founder of Mandela House and Ruth’s House Society

Making a difference

200+

Men Supported

3

Core Programs

50+

Community Partners

2+

Years Active

Our Partners

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Dave, Calgary

“Mandela House helped restore my family.”
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Ayo, Calgary

“I was homeless and sleeping in my car until Mandela House came to my rescue and gave me a room"

Saddiq, AB

“Mandela House gave me the opportunity to connect with other men, learn from different cultures, and feel a sense of belonging.” 
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