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A classically trained violinist and fiddler from Saskatchewan, Dr. Norman Burgess, came to Calgary in the 1970's to teach classical violin and Academy at the Mount Royal College Conservatory of Music. His dream was to create a musical revolution. In...
We want to offer a series of free trivia nights in 2024 after piloting a similar program in 2023. Like many during the pandemic, Lougheed House struggled to get visitors into the house and attending our programs, largely due to...
My idea/objective is to purchase a portable, modern air-lift pneumatic project screen of sufficient size to handle viewing groups of up to 80 people for BBB anti-fraud presentations in the community and as a resource that we can lend out...
This is the 20th anniversary of Make-A-Wish Southern Alberta and in celebration of this milestone we are creating a new and exciting event, Princesses and Superheroes Family Gala. This fun event will allow families to dress up as princesses and...
A PLACE TO BELONG OUR CAUSE AND COMMITMENT: EDUCATION AND EMPLOYABILITY FOR YOUTH OUR GOAL: “To provide a place, the time and space, for youth to discover through experimentation and direct experience.” OUR OUTCOMES: • To increase a sense of...
As a result of the COIVD-19 pandemic, many children living with physical disabilities have been left extremely isolated. Due to their complex medical needs, children living with physical disabilities have limited social interaction outside of their family. Danceapalooza Pop-up is...
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Southern Alberta operates Canada’s only two mobile care units, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobiles®. The Mobiles are state-of-the-art vehicles that deliver free and cost-effective medical, dental and health education services directly to under served families in...
\I’m Nancy Laberge, a local singer-songwriter from Calgary. I'm delighted to be in my third season of overseeing a nonprofit songwriting mentorship program that I have tailored specifically for Alberta's aspiring songsmiths. This eight-month journey is a comprehensive exploration of...
C-Action is a family based preventive program that will encourage parents and kids (aged 6-12) to come together to learn about healthy eating, cooking skills and creating recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Participants become advocates for healthy eating....
During the 2013 floods AARCS stepped up to help those affected by the devastating floods in Southern Alberta. We saved hundreds of animals from certain death and were recognized both by the Province of Alberta and the Town of High...
Accelerated Potential Academy instills confidence in children, who they are and all they can accomplish! Internationally and locally our APA team provides teacher training and educational camps for vulnerable, impoverished children. Our primary goal is to quickly get under-privileged children...
The Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) is more than an emergency shelter. For more than 60 years we have welcomed adults who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. We collaborate to provide access to a spectrum of care that...
Empowering Minds is a registered charity that provides youth leadership and mental wellness programming for teens aged 15 - 18. Working in collaboration with AB Schools and educators the need to provide youth with the tools to address issues of...
Unison at Veiner Centre's food security program is a vital initiative that responds to a pressing need in our community. It's not just about addressing the immediate issue of food security for vulnerable, low-income seniors; it's also about recognizing the...
The North Haven Learning Grounds is a schoolyard naturalization project located at the heart of our community at North Haven School. The project originated with school staff, but has been shaped by students (Grades K to 6). Visioning for the...
Elevate Music Program, Action Plan 2021-2022 Mission At its core, the CJO’s Elevate Music Program aims to promote Jazz culture, music, and education across Calgary as well as to inspire passion and appreciation for the complexity, beauty, and importance of...
CP Kids and Families offers a new summer camp for kids with physical challenges. Summer camp is a special place for kids to learn and grow! Children living with physical disabilities often face numerous obstacles in searching out safe, appropriate...
The sleds will be used for Alberta ski clubs that need sleds for new Para Nordic participants or at “try-it” events. This will help Alberta clubs to bolster participant recruitment and offer more Para Nordic skiing within their own communities....
Citizens living healthy active lives, physically, mentally, spiritually by leveraging partnerships with CASE and Canada Skateboard. Did you know skateboarding is now legal in downtown Calgary? This bylaw change is just one of the incredible things happening! With skateboarding appearing...
We are looking to host the 2nd annual Canadian Rockies Youth Summit. Last November, our group of students organized an event that brought over 40 students together in Jasper National Park to discuss conservation issues in the Rocky Mountains of...
COVID-19 means it is not possible to travel or meet in person with Albertans. Our project is an interactive, discussion based webinar series designed so that Albertans can share their experiences and insights and contribute evidence to inform what policy...
Make-A-Wish, Southern Alberta Chapter is on a mission to grant a wish for every critically ill child in Alberta. We are requesting a gift of $20,000, which will help us give hope and deliver the transformative power of a wish...
The Leftovers Foundation is a local registered non-profit organization in Calgary with a mission to eliminate food waste and alleviate hunger. With the help of over 150 volunteers, we rescue approximately 3000 pounds of food a week that would otherwise...
The World Health Organization and the United Nations regard access to safe and healthy food to be a fundamental individual right. However, many low-income communities have limited access to fresh, affordable produce and other healthy food. Food insecurity affects 1...
The holiday season is a special time of year filled with warmth, comfort and good cheer. It’s also a time of year when family and friends gather. Horizon Housing Society is a not-for-profit affordable housing provider to over 700 people...
Our big idea is simply to clothe and feed people who need it most. We exist primarily to help those less fortunate and restore dignity to people. Our organization started in the midst of the pandemic (April 2021) by gathering...
The Volunteer in Training (VIT) Service at Between Friends: Fostering Skills and Inclusivity. Between Friends is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community where individuals of all abilities can thrive. One of the cornerstones of this commitment is our...
Quaint, Quirky, and Queer Festival: A Celebration of Inclusion, Diversity, Community, Legacy, and Spectacle. The Quaint, Quirky, and Queer (QQQ) Festival is a vibrant and colorful celebration that brings together an array of talented performers from the LGBTQ2SIA+ community and...
AARCS is a grass-roots animal welfare organization based in Calgary, Alberta with a foundation of compassion and kindness of it’s hard working staff, volunteers, foster homes and supporters. As a result, thousands of homeless animals have been saved. There is...
Dare to Dream is a justice education and outreach program for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit youth aged 11 to 14. The program was created by Canadian Lawyers Abroad (CLA), a non-profit charity that aims to use law to improve...
Each year, hundreds of women and children leave situations of domestic violence and come to Discovery House to start rebuilding their lives. Here, they find a safe place to call home, services to help them heal, and most importantly, hope...
Environmental fairs represent an engaging learning experience that can help children expand their knowledge, spark their curiosity about the natural world and inspire them to apply what they learn to make the world a better place. However the costs associated...
KINDred Seniors Housing with Supports (KINDred Seniors) is a long-term case management program for older persons (55+) who are either experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. The program provides for clients who require some gerontological and social supports...
We are a sports group that is dedicated to growing the commonwealth sport of netball in as many communities as possible in Alberta, Canada and North America. We have connections with the Alberta Netball Association (which is a not-for-profit association...
Young people today are under big pressure. Think about it. Everyone knows that making mistakes is part of growing up. Yet in today’s world—where money is invisible and spending intangible—quick and all-to-easy decisions, flying faster than the speed of light,...
Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community Association (RRROCA) is a totally volunteer organization registered under the Societies Act of Alberta. We funded a community park for our 20,000+ residents in 2018 and it has become a very popular and well used...
We are organizing a fundraiser for October 15 (pregnancy and infant loss awareness day), to help start a conversation, raise awareness and funds for the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Program that serves Calgary and surrounding areas.
R.E.A.C.H. Ministries is a non-profit organization that feeds the homeless and low income throughout Calgary and surrounding areas. Not only do we give food to churches for distribution, we also have outreaches we support with food and cook for the...
The Pregnancy, Infant & Child Loss Support Centre is a registered charity in Calgary whose mission is to connect people who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss to comprehensive and inclusive support offerings through each phase of the journey. The...
Kids Run Canada (KRC) is an organization founded in 2013 with the vision of getting youth outside playing, though participating in trail-running. KRC offers a summer-long series of trail-running events for youth in central and southern Alberta. The series encourages...
This 90-minute program begins with a curriculum-connected discussion (this may be the property of liquids, the water cycle, natural and human waste, wetlands, or freshwater systems, depending on age group) and a watershed demonstration using the EnviroScape Watershed/Nonpoint Source Model....
The EXploitation Intervention & Transition (EXIT) Program serves victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking by providing supports for women and girls seeking to escape victimization in the sex trade. The program contributes to the healing and recovery of victims of...
Since 1993, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) has been a champion for injured and orphaned wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation and release. Since our founding, we have admitted more than 36,000 animals into care. We believe our responsibility to wildlife...
A 6 week group for families with children who have attention, learning and/or social challenges. However, no formal diagnosis is required to participate in this program. Child Sessions Through fun and engaging activities, and thoughtful discussions, children will learn and...
SHOUT: Girls is a pilot program that is being developed for girls from the ages of 11-13. Working directly with youth and community organizations, we have identified this as a high risk group within our community. The goal of SHOUT:...
Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) has provided 24 hour crisis support in Calgary and southern Alberta since 1970. We do this through our 24 hour crisis line, email, daily chat, and daily text for our youth. We also have professional counselling...
MEOW Foundation for the Adoption of Abandoned Cats (“MEOW Foundation”) is a non-profit society incorporated in Alberta and registered as a charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. Founded in 2000, MEOW Foundation is a specialized cat-focused humane society designed to...
The Calgary Downtown Association (CDA) is pleased to launch the inaugural run of Glow2017 – A downtown winter light festival over the Family Day long weekend 2017. This is a new project for Calgary, and a first of its kind...
The Future Stars Cricket Foundation (FSCF) seeks to apply for the Field Law Community Fund to support its upcoming initiative, the Future Stars Cricket League - Winter 2024 Season. This program is designed to provide an inclusive and enriching cricketing...
We will provide a “pre-detox” program with workshops for people who are still using substances and have mental health issues with the goal to motivate them to enter a treatment facility. This type of program is missing from our community....
Please accept my application for funding for the project entitled ‘East End Community Orchards’. This project is meant to complement another project which is already underway (Edible East End) and includes numerous plantings of edible species at a variety of...
IMAGINE: An open door to a warm, bright, safe space where women and children share in community and food – coming together to listen, learn and engage. Here, in this community kitchen is support for education, food innovation, nutrition and...
For over 30 years, the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) has been committed to community programming, and has taken a strong leadership role in providing relevant programs for all age groups. We have endeavored to meet the need in our...
Last year, Calgary Seniors helped over 3,000 lonely, less fortunate seniors who had no one else to help, and had nowhere else to turn. The seniors we work with are some of our communities’ most vulnerable. They are struggling to...
We believe that kids who are raised in an enriching environment, with social and academic support, good guidance, safety, healthy food and opportunity to do creative and interesting things are the heartwood of our society. In its 10th year, Cornerstone...
Our project proposal is virtually delivered and as such, will actually benefit all of Alberta, Northwest Territories and beyond. People living with Parkinson disease benefit significantly from physical and cognitive activities. After medication, exercise is the best "treatment" for debilitating...
Women+Power is a community developed for women of all levels of experience who are associated with Alberta’s power industry. Women+Power was established to provide opportunities for members to connect with, support, inspire and recognize each other and to empower women...
Firefighting is an inherently dangerous profession, and the need for firefighters to have proper protective equipment and accessories is paramount. Without the proper personal protective equipment or “PPE”, a firefighter would risk certain injury or worse if they were exposed...
The ILRCC Volunteer program creates barrier-free volunteering opportunities for adults with disabilities. It provides volunteers with an opportunity to have a meaningful productive role in society. Placement opportunities are sought in community agencies and businesses based on the volunteers interests...
A 2018 Stats Canada survey on care giving and care receiving revealed 1 in 4 Canadians are unpaid family caregivers. In addition, there are still many people who are unaware they are caregivers and are therefore not accessing the supports...
I would like to build a shelter over the sweatlodge to help keep it from freezing up in the cold days, also put a stove inside to keep everyone warm. My brother Hal is accepting of all who request to...
With your help a puppy can grow up to be an Autism Support Dog and make a profound difference in someone's life, like in the lives of Sawyer, Ryker and their parents. “Our story, like many, includes sadness, fear, helplessness...
Shelter is a basic human right. Housing and people are community issues; so is the solution. The Jack Long Foundation (JLF) works with communities to ensure that affordable housing is part of every community. Ageing and lifecycle are often overlooked...
December 8th, 2018 my husband had a heart attack resulting in a double by-pass in the Calgary Foothills Hospital. He was one of several people that week who would be with their family for another Christmas because of the cardiac...
I live in a small city in south eastern Alberta called Brooks. I would like to build an Amphitheater in one of our parks. We are known as the Centennial City due to our incorporation in 2005 and has been...
Through challenging times like the Southern AB floods, Slave Lake/Fort McMurray fires and recessions Calgary Counselling Centre has been there for the community. COVID-19 is no different. Our idea is to increase access to mental health services for adolescents (ages...
The Doorway provides an opportunity for street-involved youth (17-30 years old) who want to exit the streets, a two-year self-directed planning process called MyPlan. They set goals and plan steps in 13 different areas of life including housing, employment, education...
Studies show that between 15 – 25% of Canadian children and youth are experiencing significant mental health issues. More than 50% of mental illnesses surface before the age of 14. Unfortunately, most children will not receive treatment for mental health...
For low income and isolated seniors, everyday life can provide significant challenges. They often don't have the financial flexibility, social support, or emotional ability to cope, especially when faced with a crisis or unexpected circumstance. They often get locked into...
Youth engagement is a serious issue in Airdrie, along with youth mental health and employment. The City of Airdrie's Social Planning Department has been studying youth engagement and developing its Youth Strategy over the past several years. The latest findings...
We are seeking support to start a Caring Dads Program this fall to help children in homes with family violence and abuse. The Caring Dads Program encourages fathers to make healthier choices. Programs that work to shift attitudes have a...
ABOUT CANADA’S SPORTS HALL OF FAME Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame (CSHoF) is a Registered Charitable Organization and has been a vital cultural institution in Canada for the past 65 years. CSHoF is one of North America’s oldest sports museums...
Summer Play - food for thought and learning for children at risk is a simple idea to provide a safe kid-friendly environment for neighborhood at-risk kids with wholesome food, fun and the opportunity to make new friends. During the summer,...
Canmore and Area Health Care Foundation (CAHCF) will work with University of Alberta's HEROES IN MIND, ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH CONSORTIUM (HIMARC) to expand its innovative programming designed to support health care providers and first responders. HIMARC's aim is to develop,...
I am writing to you as an employee at (as well as a donor and supporter of) the University of Lethbridge, which is a liberal education university in Southern Alberta with approximately 9,000 students. Outside of our usual job descriptions,...
The Northern Hills Community Association (NHCA) is requesting funds for our Equipment Shed Mural Project. This project will foster a sense of ownership and belonging within the Youth of our community by providing an opportunity to be involved in creating...
The Grocery Link is a proud Calgary Alberta born Social Enterprise who officially launched their programs and services in January 2016. We provide grocery shopping & delivery, prescription pick up and quick shop services in conjunction with a series of...
The Doors Open YYC (DO YYC) Weekend will unlock the city of Calgary on Saturday and Sunday September 24-25, 2016 for a celebration of heritage, architecture, infrastructure and design. For two fun and unusual days, thousands of Calgarians and visitors...
Proposal: NewScoop YYC will host events and produce narratives telling the story of how Calgary Communities are collaborating for the common good during this economic downturn - focusing on increasing community capacity and resiliency and increasing social and individual capital....
Our idea is to develop a hard copy handbook that provides basic information to refugees coming to reside in Calgary. The handbook will address short-term needs and provide useful information on topics such as health, transportation, finances, home, safety, connectivity,...
I invented a product especially for my dog Sushi. We rescued her when she was 3. She did not have a great start to life, and had anxiety. I tried all the products on the market, no success. Sushi took...
We offer lawn care service in several districts of Calgary to low income, disabled seniors. This service allows seniors to remain in their homes as long as they are able to and reduces social isolation and encourages interaction. The costs...
The Calgary Dance Foundation (CDF) is a non-profit organization, founded to promote Ballroom and Latin dancing education for all age groups. CDF’s mission is to develop amateur dancing programs and coaching opportunities for different age groups and ability levels. These...
The Little Hippies Foundation is seeking a grant to launch a yoga program for the Boys and Girls Club within their 8 afterschool programs and in their Youth Housing and Shelter programs. Little Hippies believes that every child should have...
Peer Mediation And Skills Training (PMAST) strives to be the voice for alternative dispute resolution and conflict management among youth, helping them to deal with the issues of conflict they are facing in today's society. Our service model is focused...
Mighty Neighbourly is an initiative that inspires residents to become better neighbours; a movement of welcoming hospitality that invites everyone living in Chestermere to feel right at home. If you’re a new resident in Chestermere, it is our hope that...
Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation provides funding for programs that ease the financial burdens and promotes wellness for low-income people living with breast cancer in Calgary and area. Our program allows qualified applicants to receive financial reimbursement for basic...
The proposed project aims to revolutionize the animal adoption process by creating an innovative app that facilitates collaboration among animal shelters throughout the city. By consolidating all available pets onto a single platform, the app will make it easier for...
This NSTEP Komkan collaboration is for knowledge transfer to moms in the Dover and Forest lawn area, This project will break the education content down to one-hour “bites” with Jackie Nyamao delivering content with support from NSTEP. The second layer...
In an era where more children are disconnected from nature, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and partners are making a strong investment in environmental education and outdoor learning. Comments such as “I like to play indoors better ‘cause that’s where all...
Shoes for Kids YQL Foundation was created in 2021 with the objective of serving south west Alberta and surrounding Indigenous communities by providing low socio-economic and poverty barriered children and youth with new footwear. Our mission statement: Shoes for Kids...
Poverty exists in Calgary even though Canada has a relatively healthy economy. Poverty affects a lot of families, children, and seniors. When people lack money to meet their basic needs they are often forced to make difficult choices between things...
Calgary's East Village is currently undergoing a vast transition into a vibrant urban community. The current residential population is comprised of seniors and it is important to educate them of the upcoming community changes to better assist them with the...
Volunteer Airdrie has been approved to open and operate a Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) franchise in Airdrie, Alberta for youth ages 11-18. YVC is a program with a 32 year old track record of making an impact on youth development...
The Community Kitchen Development will include the expansion of the current kitchen facilities to provide the opportunity for community education, large group volunteer opportunities to meet the current need for support, and a safe space for volunteers to prepare meals...
RESET Society of Calgary first began in 1989 when our Founder opened her home to women wanting to leave the sex trade. Today, RESET continues to provide a lifeline for women wanting to exit sexual exploitation and sex-trafficking. Our Vision...
There is a growing concern with the state of our planet. Systemic challenges of economic inequities, resource depletion, species extinction, human rights abuses, population growth and climate change are converging to create an uncertain future. Our communities are facing unprecedented,...
Throughout its history, the Brenda Strafford Centre has not addressed the complexity of violence within diverse cultures. As developed in the Centre’s 2019-2024 strategic plan, a new goal of the Centre is to increase the inclusiveness of our service provision....
The Making Waves Clean Tech Challenge is a 24-hour challenge that engages students of different disciplines to create an innovative solution that has the potential to have a real and direct sustainable impact on Calgary communities. Students are tasked with...
We are seeking funding for the 2020 Osgoode Cup Scholarship provided by the University of Calgary Moot Court Society. The University of Calgary Moot Court Society is an Undergraduate Club on Campus aimed at providing a learning experiences for those...
The Spartans Soccer Club & Academy is a non-profit youth soccer club servicing NE Calgary. The majority of the kids in our program come from low-income families and are underrepresented minorities. Many of them are latchkey kids whose parents work...
At CPAWS Southern Alberta (SA), we work to protect nature through education, engagement, and collaboration with all Albertans. We are on a journey we call bioDIVERSITY. On this journey, we aim to: -reduce barriers for individuals and communities that feel...
Springboard Performance and the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) want to make it possible for New Canadians to experience their stories on the stage. We will offer 200 free tickets for youth and families, to Akram Khan's Chotto Desh, an...
The Dunmore Equestrian Society was formed in 2014 to create a safe inclusive environment to celebrate our western heritage and build on our future. We provide opportunities for recreation, personal development and rehabilitation for all ages through equine related activities;...
Digital literacy is essential for communication, leisure, and work. However, there are important gaps between digital technology and digital literacy. Older generations are in need to acquire skills to explore the digital world in a safe and independent manner. Our...
We are creating a feature length documentary called The Secret Marathon. The film follows the stories of six people who completed the Marathon of Afghanistan in November, 2016. The project began in 2015 when legendary marathon runner, philanthropist and Cochrane...
CanLearn has supported people with LD and ADHD for over 40 years. Recently, we have implemented a program for students who struggle to read. It has been highly successful, but now we need to ensure that we are using the...
We, Breast Cancer Supportive Care Foundation (BCSCF), envision the framework for a support group which we will refer to as women living with cancer (WLC) which would be based on BCSCF’s Recovery Group Program (RGP) which is an intensive wellness...
The Women in Leadership Foundation (WIL) is the only national women’s charity in Canada solely focused on bringing women together to advance women in leadership roles and empower the next generation. Founded in 2001, WIL is Canada’s largest charity organization...
We are requesting funding to support our Indigenous programming servicing the clients of Highbanks Society and the community sector. Currently 80% of our participants identify as part of the BIPOC community with 70%+ identifying as Indigenous. Our Family Support Program...
KMITT (pronounced "MITT") is a community-based knitting circle that helps raise awareness about poverty in Calgary. Its beginning dates back to 2012, when a group of socially conscious community members gathered at Sunrise Community Link Resource Center. They envisioned a...
The Bow Valley Music Club (Bow Valley) is a non-profit society with the primary objective to provide an opportunity for the Calgary area and surrounding communities to attend a series of quality live musical concerts, in a friendly participatory environment,...
As the professional body representing midwives and midwifery practice in the province, the association is keen to put in place a provincial public campaign that focuses on midwifery care and services to all the general public and other health professionals...
Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP), a Calgary-based, not-for-profit, professional theatre company, invites the Field Law Community Fund Program to contribute to a vital Youth Engagement program during the 2017 production of Charlotte’s Web. This ATP initiative supports a blend of Field...
We are applying for a grant to create a community trail for light hiking/walking and bikes that is a “Brains, Boots and Bikes” trail with informational panels and benches along the way about positive mental health, benefits of being active,...
The idea of the project is to addresses the food security needs of low income immigrant women and families who are struggling to purchase their basic needs supplies due job loss or having to flee abusive situations by leveraging on...
The funding will be used to expand the rooftop community garden at Southcentre Mall that repurposes unused rooftop space to create a sustainable, local solution to contribute to the increasing demand for fresh, nutritious sources of food for Calgarians in...
The problem of depression is far bigger than most people can even imagine. It is insidious and impacts every aspect of one’s life no matter what gender, culture, or status one may be. Three million Canadians will experience depression at some...
The idea is to purchase Puppy Scholarship packages for 20 different schools in the Calgary Area. Puppy Scholarship packages include a welcome letter from the sponsored pup, a framed photo of the puppy and regular personalized 'pup-dates' with an updated...
Whisker Rescue is a Stray Cat Rescue Organization based in Red Deer, Alberta. The organization started in 2008 and is a volunteer run, non-profit charitable organization run by a few cat-lovers. We are a no-kill organization and rely on volunteers...
Camp Jean Nelson provides children living with type 1 diabetes the opportunity to enjoy an authentic camp experience in a medically accommodating environment. A summer camp experience impacts those who attend in many ways. Children and youth have the opportunity...
Between Friends is an inspiring Calgary-based charitable organization. We provide opportunities for people with disabilities to feel included and develop lasting friendships through recreation, social, and skill-building activities – both our own, and by supporting members in community-based programs. Our...
We feel that as a community we have a responsibility to help those are in dire need; mothers, children, survivors. We are truly honoured and grateful for support from the companies within this same community who wish to build awareness...
The Calgary Cinderella Project, is a program that has been making a difference in the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged youth in Calgary for over 16 years. In 2019, the Cinderella Project became a NEW program of Youth Central, previously...
My name is Scott Chomistek and I am the treasurer for our Scouts Chapter and also a Beavers leader. We run an amazing program for youth aged 5-18, and we would like to make our program even more vibrant. Currently...
Central goals for the Mount Royal University Campus Community Garden (MRUCCG) are to create an accessible garden that fosters inclusive community building and improves health and well being for previously marginalized populations and existing members. This project has been possible...
Parachutes for Pets has recently heard about a need for pet food at First Nations in Southern Alberta. Pet owners are not always able to provide the food their pets need for a variety of reasons. Additionally with stray animals,...
The Dollar Detectives' (TDD) Origin The spark for TDD began around the kitchen table during the pandemic. A group of social purpose driven youth and parents recognized a challenge: the knowledge gap within youth financial education and the higher unemployment...
“Warming hearts…one bowl at a time” this is the Soup Sisters mission. Our Organization is an innovative community-building program that is 100% volunteer driven at the event-level. Using the concept of a community coming together in the making, sharing and...
Give A Mile's vision is to provide people with the means to connect with family and friends who are seriously or terminally ill. We are a Calgary based not-for-profit start up that has been connecting family and friends with loved...
Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation ("Wings of Hope") would like to request funding consideration for our Gift of Hope program that touches the lives of qualified low-income individuals who are living with breast cancer. Wings of Hope is a...
Our idea is to teach self-advocacy and life skills to adults diagnosed or suspected of having Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) through a proactive, non-traditional group experience. The group of 12 – 15 adults (and some with their support worker...
Wait and See: The Emotional Weight of Worry is a neighborhood-level community initiative focusing on child-centric workshops that playfully explore anxiety. For some, the space between the present and future events can result in anxiety. Uncertainty can be difficult—filled with...
For more than 55 years, Hull Services has been supporting the mental health and behavioural needs of our most vulnerable children, youth and families across Calgary. Every year, over 4,000 children, youth and families are supported by one of Hull's...
Wellness Services received a grant in 2022 to spend a year creating a Suicide Prevention Strategy for the College, using Life Promotion which utilizes Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Essentially this states that there would be no suicide if all people...
Our idea is a one that everyone can appreciate! We have built a home that is safe, comfortable and affordable. This home is called Inclusio. Inclusio is a new home for 45 Calgarians with limited mobility that opened in the...
Renfrew Educational Services (Renfrew) is a not-for-profit society and registered charity offering a broad range of specialized programs for children. Fully accredited by Alberta Education, Renfrew’s programs and services lead the field in program development for children with special needs....
The project is intended for schools in Calgary with specific invitees. Sankofa will design a program consisting of two an educational and cultural component. Sankofa would take the program to several schools in Calgary through the month of February. The...
We have been running a sports night dropping program at the Calgary Marlborough Community association. The program is fully free and supported by the community board and several volunteers. The program started five years ago with only a handful of...
Children's Cottage Society Crisis Nursery Urban Rubber Paving - repair and replacement We need to perform some urgent upgrades to the outside of our Crisis Nursery. It is currently unsafe for children and their parents when trying to access the...
The CanLearn Society (formerly known as Calgary Learning Centre) is a not-for-profit agency that has provided psychological and literacy services for all ages since the early 1980’s. CanLearn Society’s mission is to create, use, and share knowledge to remove learning...
COVID-19 and its variants are tipping the scales for meeting the health & wellness needs of Canadians through our beloved 'Universal Health Care.' The growing list of patients who are awaiting surgeries in Canada is growing exponentially. This is where...
In 2020, we published the children’s book Stanley on the Shoulder of Giants, developed by family violence and abuse specialists with an in-depth understanding of how children respond to and resist violence and abuse. We’d like to create a Little...
MEOW Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and as a special project, we are planning to add a vehicle to our organization, lovingly referred to as the “cat-mobile”. 10 years ago, even 5 years ago this would have been...
During this time of strict hospital isolation policies, seriously ill children receiving treatments and care are under even more challenges. Visits are limited or not allowed, support services are restricted, playrooms and all activities are closed and, in a time,...
Background In 2014, The West Village Theatre Society was founded by a group of Calgary theatre companies to fulfill their need for production, performance, and administrative space. The West Village Theatre (WVT) is an 83-seat black box venue located in...
Being born in Tanzania, East Africa, and coming to Canada as a youth of twelve years old, I understand the difficult journey of the newcomer youth coming to Canada today. As a young youth growing up in Montreal, Quebec it...
The Capital V Voice Project is designed to help individuals who have had their ‘voices’ muted or taken from them (due physical, emotional, or sexual abuse or other issues such as eating disorders) find and reclaim their voices. As a...
Thank you for your interest in helping us promote Calgary’s 7th Annual Recovery Day celebrations. These events are possible with the support of those in recovery from addiction- and those that support recovery- to be able to engage, have our...
Impact Society’s definition of a hero is someone who uses their gifts and abilities to make a positive change in themselves and others. Since 1994, Impact Society’s HEROES® programs have been preventing youth from becoming youth-at-risk by awakening and building...
Mountain Muskox Mentoring (MMM), located in Canmore, Alberta, was born out of a need to create a safe healing community for those who have experienced trauma in the Mountains. Mountain accidents are traumatic for those involved and can overwhelm an...
The Humanities 101 program at St. Mary’s University brings free university level courses to low income, vulnerable individuals who have experienced barriers such as poverty, abuse, addiction, war, violence, homelessness, and interruptions to their education and personal growth. Funding from...
As an incorporated business we would like to bring dance & extra curricular activities to an area of the city that is not yet housing a dance school for it's residents. The SE is a highly populated area of the...
Foothills Country Hospice offers a serene country setting where residents and their loved ones receive exemplary end of life and bereavement care. Since opening its doors in January 2008, Foothills Country Hospice has provided expert care and bereavement support to...
Parachutes for Pets is a Calgary Charity that assists Calgary's most vulnerable with essential pet care. We offer a pet food bank, vaccine and wellness vet clinics. Before COVID 19 we were undertaking the initiative of opening a pet friendly...
The Bowness Community Centre and Arena has been a hub of community life for a number of years with the Community Association actively working on bringing people from all walks of life together, promoting community pride and action. The Community...
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In order to make gardening affordable and accessible to all, ACGAS (Acadia Community Garden and Art Society) provides all gardening equipment, tools, hoses, etc. This equipment is currently stored in a small shed which is not accessible to people using...
Canyon Meadows is a residential neighborhood in the SW quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Anderson Rd. to the North, Macleod Tr. to the East, Fish Creek Provincial Park and Canyon Meadows Dr. to the South and 14th...
Femme Wave is the only multi-disciplinary, feminist arts festival in Western Canada. In 2017, Femme Wave will continue to build on the momentum the festival has been developing over the last three years. Femme Wave is committed to changing the...
We will build the first Adjustable River Wave in Canada on the Kananaskis River. The structure will make perfect waves for surfing and kayaking year-round. By adjusting the configuration of the wave we can make a glassy wave for surfing...
For the past 15 years, Neubauer Farms has offered an on-farm agriculture education program to students from Medicine Hat & area. During this time, we have proudly welcomed over 20,000 students through our farm gates to teach them all about...
This idea is a Youth Educational and Leadership program. The program is a ten month internship at Energy For All located in Calgary, Alberta. Over the course of ten months the intern will; 1) learn about renewable energy, clean water...
We want to take the music to the community! Our principal strings perform as a string quartet; we'd like to take that quartet into schools, senior's facilities, and community halls, bringing the joy of live music. Depending on travel, each...
"A few weeks ago we were given an incredible gift. Landon is an Autism Support Dog, and already, after only a few short weeks, he has changed our lives. " Safety. Comfort. Companionship. Autism Support Dogs can dramatically and positively...
Maintaining Vital Food Security Infrastructure for Marginalized Ethno-Cultural Communities is what Islamic Family aspires to achieve. Islamic Family is consolidating 2 food depots into one larger location that will allow for more holistic services, deeper sector integration, better food selection,...
Idea - If successful with this funding request, the funds would contribute to the total cost of a new Renfrew bus. The Idea underlining this request is that a partial cost contribution towards the purchase of a Renfrew bus is...
St. Mary’s Humanities 101 program provides free access to university courses designed for adult learners from disadvantaged populations such as poverty, mental illness, discrimination or homelessness. Some of our students have survived abuse, violence or war and have experienced interruptions...
If successful with this funding request, the funds would contribute to the total cost of a new Renfrew bus. The Idea underlining this request is that a partial cost contribution towards the purchase of a Renfrew bus is not simply...
Small businesses in Alberta have been impacted significantly during the COVID19 pandemic. Very few industries have been able to maintain "business as usual"; for most, reoccurring public health measures and decreased consumer spending have meant a new, persistent normal that,...
Young Women in Energy (YWE) is a nonprofit organization for young women, by young women, created to support the retention and advancement of women in the energy sector. YWE provides a space for women to grow their network, receive peer...
Jeunesse Classique Ballet Society is a not for profit and charitable organization that promotes, preserves and presents full length classical ballet to audiences across Alberta. Our dancers come to us through open audition from dance school throughout Alberta. They range...
Give A Mile brings together family and friends at end of life so that they can create moments and memories that last forever. We are able to achieve this by providing air travel, using donated loyalty points (for travel) and...
Imagine you got the call that your parent or grandparent had been admitted to the hospital. The first thing you would do after making sure they were alright would be to start a list of thing they would need and...
Propellus is fundamentally non-profit organization seeking to improve the effectiveness of charities and non-profits in the Calgary community. Through our own growth, extensive research and experience working with 500+ local non-profits and charities, Propellus knows that healthy culture is essential...
Between Friends envisions a community where people with disabilities reach their individual potential and are recognized as valued citizens. The Between Friends Volunteer in Training (VIT) program was developed for participants of Between Friends or members of the public who...
Special Pups Day Camp is a one day, 4 hour day camp supported by Jumpstart, Calgary Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families, and clever canines. Our objective is to provide a safe and fun environment for children with special needs to...
Established in 1995, the Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation (WOH) is a registered charitable organization with a clear and compassionate purpose: to provide essential financial assistance to breast cancer patients undergoing or having received treatment at the Tom Baker...
As winter drags on and temperatures drop way down, your risk of cold-related injury like frostbite can go way up. Literally, think of it as the freezing of the tissues; this happens more often than you think. The most vulnerable...
For over 30 years, the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) has been committed to community programming, and has taken a strong leadership role in providing relevant programs for all age groups. We have endeavoured to meet the need in our...
Food security is an issue for many of the clients who walk through The Salvation Army’s doors with current stats showing that 1 in 5 Canadians skip a meal to make ends meet. Community Services (Calgary) offers many food security...
Since 2010, the Rotary Tom Jackson Stay in School Program has sought to alleviate the high drop-out rates experienced in the Indigenous population of Calgary. Based on the successful Rotary Stay in School Program, our founders decided that they could...
Scholarships for Young Leaders! The Father Whelihan Memorial Scholarship (FWMS) was created by former students of St. Mary's High School to honour Father James Whelihan, and outstanding educator and civics athletic leader in Calgary. By the terms of the original...
Peer Support Across the Prairies and Northwest Territories: Offer peer support to members of the legal profession in regional and rural Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Who we are The Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society (Assist) is a charitable society providing...
The First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Partnership is an initiative at St. Mary’s University created to ensure that our community is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a safe and welcoming environment for all, specifically people...
The most successful way to beat prostate cancer is to catch it in its early stages, when the disease is most treatable. The problem is that many men do not make regular doctor visits a priority, unaware that a simple...
Thank you for considering the Calgary Legacy Community Association’s idea for community programming. The Calgary Legacy Community Association (CLCA), is a volunteer led organization that since 2019 has been registered under the Societies Act as a Not for Profit Organization....
Supplies for Success would be a grassroot project to support families with children and youth impacted by COVID-19. Supplies for Success will provide basic school supplies and winter outerwear to needy students in the area elementary school districts within Rockyview...
To bring more diverse Grade 8 and Grade 9 school groups into the headwaters of Calgary on a bus. Students will attend a curriculum based field trip in the mountains. Our non profit organization runs a school Field Trip every...
The Canadian Rockies Youth Network (CRYN) is a student-led initiative seeking to empower and amplify a diverse range of youth voices from multiple communities across Southern Alberta. With a primary focus on issues surrounding the Rocky Mountain region, CRYN’s mission...
A collaborative effort among 7 communities in NE Calgary to create a hyper-local newsletter to better inform & engage NE residents by encouraging them to utilize programs & services available to them and by cultivating pride and appreciation for the...
In 2018/19 CanLearn piloted a very successful individualized reading program for struggling school-aged children. Recently our coordinator received a great deal of interest from staff that support school-aged children at several women's shelters. Academic achievement and literacy levels is a...
MEOW “Make Each One Wanted” Foundation, founded in 2000, is a registered charity and humane society with a mission to save the lives of cats in the Calgary area through no-kill programs. In 2015, MEOW provided: • 1,619 spay and...
Phoenix Foundation is making music education more of a priority in Alberta schools. This big idea is to take our current music program to the next level, "creating musicians", not just exposing students to music. Currently our full classes see...
Empowering Minds is passionate about creating strong communities with youth who are willing to break through glass ceilings to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others, and being funded by the Field Law Community Fund Program...
The Board of the Red Deer Community Band Society endeavors to maintain a fair and equitable fee structure. There are individual situations where the financial burden of fees, uniforms, camps and tours can be substantial. The Adopt a Royal is...
Have you ever heard of Children’s Wish? How about an AirBand competition? Air guitars and Lip synching to your favourite songs and getting to be a Rock star on a real stage! As an entertainment company, we come up with...
Youth in Calgary need a safe place to share ideas, voice opinions and be creative. A place online where thousands of other young people can learn from their ideas and realize the opinions of young people matter. Youth Are Awesome...
On behalf of the Pelvic Floor Clinic (PFC), Women’s Health Ambulatory Care at the Foothills Medical Centre, we are writing to make you aware of the inaugural Pelvic Floor-It Run/Walk (1km, 5km, 10km) being hosted on September 8, 2019 at...
Young adults are struggling. Our idea is to raise funds to provide barrier-free counselling to support young adults ages 18-29, who would otherwise be unable to afford mental health services. The past few years have produced an unparalleled mental health...
During Calgary Counselling Centre’s 60th anniversary year, our idea is to raise funds to provide barrier-free counselling to an additional 60 vulnerable families who would otherwise be unable to afford mental health services. Our initiative, 60 for 60: Barrier-Free Mental...
Bolstering & Enhancing Giftedness, Inventiveness, Resourcefulness & Leadership Skills in Black Girls The BE-GIRL program is an initiative aimed at unearthing the hidden or unpublished talents of black girls in Calgary, Alberta. The program is designed to address the barriers...
We aim to create an indigenous ways of knowing, or Indigenous leadership camp in partnership with St. Mary’s First Nations knowledge keepers and elders. This pilot project will set the necessary framework to create an Indigenous Knowledge Camp for course...
The Skylines Dance and Film series has been a collaborative production project between myself and my colleague, Laura Elliott of Winnipeg, MB. The aim of the series is to act as a platform organization for professional Canadian dancemakers to present...
Developing a new educational program, “Women in War,” to honour the contributions of serving women is the focus of a new project by The Military Museums Foundation. Since the turn of the 20th century, women’s rights and responsibilities have expanded...
Over the last two years, the news has been full of stories about overcrowding of mountain trails and outdoor areas as people sought out nature amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One group that was left out of this exodus to the...
Hello friends. For the past 30 years "Renert" in Calgary became synonymous with the highest quality of cutting-edge progressive education. Renert School is Alberta's top school, both on the elementary, and on the HS side (Fraser Institute Report 2020). For...
The Iniskim Campus Ecology Project aims to build long-lasting relationships between the University of Lethbridge and Blackfoot Confederacy. In 2018, the Agility Program was advised by several Elders about the project idea, and we have since started working with over...
Recycle for Life picks up recyclable containers around the City and donates refunds to KidSport Calgary. Recycle for Life is a small group of 2 people, trying to make a difference in our community by taking care of the environment...
Colour the Trails Advocacy Inc. is a Canada-wide Black woman owned business, focused on improving access to outdoor activities for BIPoC and QTBIPoC adventurers. We are community engagement experts who connect our community to subject matter experts to create access...
The Calgary Jewish Academy is an independent private Jewish day school, catering to students from nursery to grade 9, that places equal value on both Alberta education and Judaic programming. For over 100 years the Calgary Jewish Academy has been...
Mentoring Youth to Stitch It Forward is a new program we are hoping to start that works with selected youth to create a project, recruit volunteers to help, make items (knit, sew, crochet or quilt), set goals how many they...
Trico Centre is a not-for-profit charitable facility that works in partnership with over 30 south Calgary communities. Under our current umbrella of Child and Youth Programs you will find a variety of sessions, including parent and tot, preschool, gym and...
Mountain View Seniors' Housing Foundation fundraises to support lodges and manors operated by Mountain View Seniors' Housing in Mountain View County. Our fundraising efforts are to create as home-like of an environment as possible for our residents but purchasing furniture...
The Villains Dome project involves constructing an accessible and centrally located indoor soccer dome in the parking lot of the existing Calgary Villains FC facility located at 830 59 Avenue SE. The construction of the Villains Dome will be integrated...
City of Calgary has rapidly mobilized to distribute in urban communities, but the Library both serves and depends on all of Treaty 7. The Library is seeking support that we are uniquely positioned to deliver on behalf of Indigenous People...
Canadian youth are suffering from rising levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Nearly 1 in 5 have a mental illness and over 3 million are at risk for developing depression. Most suffer in silence as 80% of those who require...
Our idea is for women to wear our pin, at no charge, to women requesting one. The Pin is a visible sign that lets other women know "I am available, how can I help?" When women wear our pin they...
VIA ~ An improv club for Calgarian’s living with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. A place where no idea is a bad idea and every member is celebrated as the creative (and hilarious) person they are! We're not trying to teach...
Our plan is to raise $200,000 in order to upgrade F.E. Osborne Junior High’s Sport Courts by resurfacing the courts, painting new lines and replacing the existing basketball and tennis court nets. The current courts have well surpassed their life...
Heat hospice for the holidays! You can help keep patients, families, and medical staff of Rosedale Hospice comfortable and warm during the holiday months. $2000 will be used to cover the heating costs of our hospice for two months. Everyone...
This October will be the third annual Tiny Footprints Gala. An event created to acknowledge and honor those short yet precious lives lost through miscarriage, stillbirth and/or neonatal death. An event to start these conversations of loss so that we...
Depart Halifax during first 2 weeks of June, 2016. Solo row a boat 4500 km to Brest, France: 100 days at sea. Only one Canadian has ever done it, but was assisted mid-ocean. This would be a first. I have...
Our idea supports the safe moving of 60 individuals and families in Calgary and Edmonton. As part of a National Charity, we are seeking to support the chapters of Shelter Movers in Calgary and Edmonton and surrounding areas up to...
We have operated an offgrid community greenhouse since the spring of 2020. This space has been designed through a collaboration between Strathmore High School students and community members. This space provides opportunities for community groups to use it at no...
Hearts & Hammers is a local non-profit that provides home renovations to families in need with mobility challenges. We are dedicated to making life easier and more comfortable for families affected by disabilities. Founded in the fall of 2012, we...
Imagine a Community that lives more like Family.....where neighbours know and trust each other and pool their resources of skills and talents to strengthen their community at large. Soccer Without Boundaries (SWB) has been volunteering in Glenbrook's low income housing...
The impact of mental health on society is significant and it became more prevalent with the introduction of the COVID-19 virus. Research shows that there has been a marked increase in mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicide,...
CAMP SUNFLOWER a registered charity for severely disabled children is a 1 week summer camp for children that are extremely disabled to the extreme that an adult must be with the child at all times morning, noon and night. The...
The Earth Science for Society (ESfS) Exhibition is a three-day geoscience outreach event where grade school students, youth groups and the public enjoy learning about the importance and benefits of the Earth sciences. Admission is free. Earth Science for Society...
Redefin’d is a trauma recovery community that uses therapeutic work to engage at-risk young people in meaningful relationships and experiences that heal the human spirit. Our program participants, known as Krew Members, are young people ranging in age from 18-30...
We are requesting $2000 for our Suite Ambassador volunteer program. Every year, we receive over 200 suites at the Saddledome for hockey, lacrosse, concerts or other special events. We fill each suite with deserving kids and their families from our...
Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation ("Wings of Hope") would like to request $5,000 of funding for our "Augmented Financial Assistance Program" or "AFAP". Wings of Hope is a 100% volunteer run charitable, not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance to...
Currently, over 30,000 Canadians have been diagnosed with dementia by the age of 65 and are living with young onset dementia. Nearly 2,000 people are living with young-onset dementia in the Calgary area (Alberta Health, 2023). These individuals, their Care...
One of the hallmarks of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is difficulty with verbal and social communication but many have an extraordinary ability to think visually. Writing is a form of expression which requires little or no verbal interaction which can...
Soroptimist International of Central Alberta, chartered in 1988, is part of a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Live Your Dream awards have been granted...
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame (CSHoF) is a Registered Charitable Organization and a vital cultural institution in Canada for the past 65 years. As one of North America’s oldest sports museums, we focus on recognition, education, curation, thought leadership, and...
Canadians are less financially literate today than ever before. In 2019, only 24% of millennials showed basic financial literacy skills. With unlimited resources at our fingertips, why are the numbers so low? And worse: why are they declining? Finances aren’t...
A free summer volunteer program for youth ages 12-15 from Taber, Alberta. This program will offer youth an opportunity to participate in meaningful activities and projects in their community with a focus on team-building, community connection, engagement, community pride, and...
Nature of the Beast will be a charitable organization that will seek to re-locate dangerous predators and to educate people as to how to handle a situation if they encounter such an animal. We will focus on Canada’s most dangerous...
Please help Heritage Park share more historically accurate Indigenous stories with the more than 500,000 children and adults who visit every year. We need your help today. Indigenous stories are shared with everyone who visits Heritage Park each year –...
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) Alberta provides a home away from home for families with a sick or injured child. Since 1985 we have supported tens of thousands of families. Over 65% of families live outside of a city with...
At Chic Geek, we want to encourage more women to be builders who leverage technology to shape the world we live in. We do that by creating a welcoming, supportive community for women exploring the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship....
Description of Program: We would like to incorporate the Food Bank’s Community Learning Garden into one of our programs, so we have designed the Seasonal Cooking, Healthful Living program. It will consist of using some of our garden produce and...
What is the purpose of Cards for Community? Cards for Community aims to connect strangers, neighbours, creators of all kinds, age & stage through sharing stories on a 4x6 postcard. Loft 112 invites Calgarians— young and old, artists, musicians, storytellers,...
Mrs. Li is the partner of Li Hua Professional Corporation. Through Mrs. Li's more than ten years public practice, she was educating lots of start-up entrepreneurs regarding the topic of separate legal entities between individual and corporation, dividends or salaries,...
Imagine that you are 21 years old and are spending your evenings working at a restaurant to pay for tuition while pursuing an education. Suddenly, your life is turned upside down when a routine doctor's visit leads to an ultrasound...
The war in Ukraine has changed the world affecting almost everyone far beyond Ukrainian borders. The war has caused many to be forced to flee their homes in Ukraine and try to rebuild new lives here in Canada. As part...
Sagesse is a non-profit organization that has been empowering individuals. organizations and communities to break the cycle of domestic violence for over 30 years. Our programs are available in communities across Alberta - at no cost. We work with more...
WHO Our organization, the Banff Sport Medicine Foundation (BSMF), is a research and education charity with a Mission to prevent, treat, rehabilitate, and research bone & joint & sport injuries among people of all ages & abilities. WHAT Our idea...
To hire more staff for our Mealshare concept in Alberta in order to grow our presence in more restaurants and have a greater impact on the community. Mealshare is a buy one, give one hunger relief model for restaurants. Restaurants...
Over 1,400 people (between 40-64 years of age) are living with young-onset dementia in the Calgary area (Alberta Health, 2018). YouQuest provides wellness services based on a therapeutic recreation model that is relevant to this specific age demographic of individuals...
The Spectrum festival is holding its “30ish” festival in Medicine Hat, Alberta in 2023. 30th anniversaries are a big deal and we are aiming to make it spectrum’s biggest festival ever. In 2022 we partnered with three different community stakeholders...
How It Works: Volunteer drivers take riders to various appointments like medical appointments, shopping, banking, programming, and to visit friends or family. The rider requiring the ride buys tickets for $10.00 each from the Drive Happiness office. Payments can be...
Hey grown-ups, did you notice that the news disappeared from Facebook? So did we. And it's making thousands - maybe HUNDREDS of thousands - of people turn back to print media and independent online media to stay informed. That's where...
The Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre Society is a non-profit community musical theatre society in Bragg Creek, Alberta. Our mission is to provide theatrical education and performance opportunities to foster skill development and build community. We are in the process of...
Kids Play is a non-profit organization running with dedicated volunteers. The organization commenced in British Columbia, Canada in 2015 by a Police Officer at the Vancouver Police Department. In 2020 Kids Play Foundation expanded to Calgary, Alberta and has since...
The Women's Centre plans to offer Girl Power Camps this summer to mentor girls (ages 10-12) and promote basic values of equality, self-determination and empowerment. Since the majority of the women and children we serve are living in poverty, we...
Lawyers and Advocates working together with traditional Indigenous elders & community members from the local and surrounding Calgary area to combine ceremony and cultural practises with public legal education and access to justice services & support. Through outreach & cross...
We’re in the midst of an “opportunity gap”—When life factors like race, education, and the familial situation of a home can impact young people’s access to resources needed to thrive. Music education has been proven to have a positive impact...
Vecova’s idea is to move our Essential Skills training courses into an eLearning environment. These courses provide important training and skill development for employees at Vecova and other disability service providers. Courses cover a variety of topics related to the...
Carya plans to execute a new program, Farms to Futures, in our new Village Common’s community kitchen. Village Common, a partnership with the City of Calgary’s Housing Company, is a multi-generational community space located in the lower floors of a...
Picture a day when individuals with disabilities can experience the exhilaration of Snowsports, breaking down barriers and fostering inclusivity. We propose a National Adaptive Snowsports Awareness Day, initially trialed in Alberta, as a transformative awareness campaign. This initiative aims to...
Picture a dull and lack luster outdoor space over grown with weeds surrounded by high barbwire fencing. (See Pic.1) Depressing isn't it? Now, imagine a space that is a beautiful wellness area with vibrant flowers and vegetables in an accessible...
The community of Legacy is growing every day, and last year we officially launched our first recreational program, Outdoor Axe Throwing. With it being a success we are looking to continue our trend of creating unique and cost affordable programming...
The Brenda Strafford Society for Prevention of Domestic Violence is more than just a shelter for women and children who have experienced family violence. Since 1996, we have provided our clients with resources such as counsellors, child care and support...
MBFC provides one-on-one consultations to teenage girls aged 12 to 18 from low-income households providing them with a year’s worth of fashionable and functional clothing to meet school, employment, and recreational needs. Services are offered in person and online. The...
At the Cochrane & Area Humane Society (CAHS), homeless animals receive food, shelter, medical care, spay/neuter surgery, permanent identification and the chance for adoption into a new home. Lost pets are reunited with their guardians. Humane education programs promote responsible...
SUP is a newly established not-for-profit organization that actively promotes the values of respect, inclusion, diversity, and equality to young athletes, coaching and administrative staff, and parents through education. The organization services all athletic clubs, associations, vendors, and facilities engaged...
Building on the success of our longstanding Adapted Bike Program, CP Kids & Families has developed a new program called the Adapted Adventure Library - Borrow it, try it, do it! This program was developed as a response to the...
The Town of Taber’s current animal shelter is in a state of disrepair and doesn’t meet overall needs of the dogs kept there. The town was looking for a group of people that would be willing to come forward and...
Our project idea seeks to empower immigrant and refugee women and their families with the financial independence and autonomy to be able to provide necessary resources for their children in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
L'Arche Calgary is a non-profit organization that has provided programs and services for adults with intellectual disabilities for the last 50 years. One of these is the Tamarack Day Program. Tamarack includes many outings and activities, but in recent years,...
The Health Sciences Career Academy is holding health career camps in August 2018 for grade 10 to 12 students. CAREERS: The Next Generation and Alberta Health Services (AHS) have partnered with local post-secondary institutions to offer an interactive, educational and...
Volunteer Training Program Development Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley (PCSBV) will use the funds as follows: Planning and Design of Volunteer Training Program • Volunteers onboarded and complete screening process • Identification of the volunteers skills & needs...
Free art and music classes and performances for isolated seniors living in low-income housing, supportive living and long-term care facilities. We hire artists and musicians to perform and host art classes at different senior housing facilities in Calgary and surrounding...
Expanding and improving the community gardens as there is a growing need for gardening opportunities in the inner city of Calgary. Our goal for 2016 is well under way as we have built 4 new raised garden boxes with new...
Calgary International Film Festival's GENERATION NEXT is a groundbreaking program - the first of its kind in Canada - to engage high school students directly in all aspects of the film festival experience. Local high school students preview and select...
Crown Mentorship Foundation is a black-led not-for-profit organization that exist to provide formal mentorship programs connecting black professionals to industry experts. Our organization vision is to break barriers to foster experiential growth of black professionals through mentorship. Although our target...
The Peer Support Program includes two group programs, Finding Our Voices & Growth Circle for women or those who identify as women to receive direct service, in the form of peer support groups offered at no cost. We are the...
The Read Well, Think Well Initiative has set out a bold vision- all children in Calgary are reading well by the end of grade 3. Reading is at the heart of all learning. Strong reading skills are more important than...
Airdrie Public Library (APL) plays an important role for the people of Airdrie through the collections, programs, services, and spaces it offers. It is a place for learning, creative expression, and building connections for people of all ages, and we...
Functional Vision Association of Canada (FVAC) is a new non-profit whose phase one goal is to raise awareness of sight loss due to stroke or other brain injury in adults, and create a space where people who've lost their sight...
The non-profit Creative Reuse YYC will solicit donations from businesses and individuals of unwanted and surplus materials that will then be reused and repurposed for art. These materials will be made available, free of charge, to schools, non-profit organizations and...
Adult Recreational Choirs (ARC) is a non-auditioned choir with a vision of “bringing the Calgary community to its feet by awakening, nurturing and sharing the magic of voices in harmony. Our mission is “to provide creative and challenging opportunities for...
Providing programs and support via phone and online has been deemed an essential service by our members. We address the fear, isolation, disruption & practical challenges cancer brings to the lives of patients, their caregivers & families. Currently, we are...
Since its inception in 2009, containR, by Springboard Performance, has functioned as a flexible, roving platform bringing together artists, activists, and community to gather and engage with the possibility of living a creative life. containR connects thinkers, dreamers and doers...
The Town of Raymond and its residents have identified a communal need to help improve local food security and food sovereignty. Food security is the availability to food while food sovereignty is the personal participation in food choices and production....
2016 is the Centennial Year for Women’s Suffrage. Alberta was one of the first provinces of Canada to grant women the right to vote. This was an early milestone that paved the way to women’s equality. The idea is to...
One way or another, we will all be affected by disability. Whether we experience it ourselves or through a loved one, disability can affect anyone at any time, whether it is due to a congenital condition, disease, illness or injury....
While cycle commuting home in December 2010 my husband and I were talking about bad experiences buying and selling bikes online. As an engineer Chris had been buying bikes from police auctions, repairing them, then selling them for the price...
When Miss Mary decided to pursue mission work educating impoverished children in India, little did she realize she would find her biggest mission field right in her own community. Through reaching out to parents who were desperate, stressed and frustrated...
Ghost River Rediscovery (GRR) has been facilitating transformative outdoor experiences for youth in Southern Alberta for over 20 years. Drawing inspiration and practice from the Indigenous way of knowing and environmental education, two generations of youth have been able to...
The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre is a registered charity based in Calgary, Alberta, serving the loss community province wide. Our mission is to support and connect individuals of all identities, backgrounds or circumstances, who have experienced the trauma...
The Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC), located in Canmore, AB, is a non-profit, membership driven association that advocates on behalf of the business community in which it serves. BVCC programs and events are guided by the needs of the...
Between Friends envisions a community where people with disabilities reach their individual potential and are recognized as valued citizens. I.C.A.N! is a program that promotes social inclusion by having persons with disabilities participate in community programs or camps with their...
The Doorway welcomes all young people (17-24 years old) who want to get off the street. We are a community here to listen without judgement. We give young people a safe space where they can tap into their innate wisdom...
Trico Centre for Family Wellness is a community-owned, not-for-profit health and wellness facility that promotes active kids, health families, and vibrant seniors in partnership with our neighbouring communities. The children’s programs at Trico Centre are designed for children to foster...
The Parkdale Community Association (PCA) is focused on building a vibrant community and quality of life for our residents and the city of Calgary. The PCA is replacing the outdoor rink, as it has failed an engineering assessment and qualified...
Hosted by several organizations in the Chestermere and surrounding area not for profit sector, the Go Girl event, will offer activities and workshops that will build confidence and self-esteem. Further, the event will: 1) Introduce participants to the programs, activities...
Level’s youth outreach program, “Dare to Dream”, uniquely benefits Canada’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth and their communities both on and off reserves. Through specialized justice education workshops and access to mentors and role models in the legal and...
What is your idea? LINKages Society of Alberta has been providing intergenerational programs and services in Alberta schools and senior care centres for the last 21 years. In the 2014-15 school year, our programs were delivered in 15 schools and...
Each year, hundreds of Calgarian women and children leave situations of domestic violence and come to Discovery House to start rebuilding their lives. These families could be your neighbours, your colleagues, classmates, or even your family or friends. Discovery House...
No one deserves to go without food. We take it for granted that we can eat what we want, when we want but that is not everyone’s reality. Food insecurity is a real problem in our community. Hunger is a...
The Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the need for people to get outside and enjoy public spaces safely and equitably. Our existing bike share program allows for the pooled lending of adapted bikes for children with disabilities, so they too can...
The Quinterra Legacy Group represents our five families who tragically lost our children as they were celebrating the end of the school year at a party in the community of Brentwood on April 15, 2014. Our families have come together...
Riding a bicycle is often considered an activity inherent to every child’s upbringing but participating in this activity when living with a physical disability presents a significant challenge. Youth with varying neuromotor disabilities have difficulty riding a typical two-wheel bicycle,...
Create, manage and maintain a pollinator corridor in East Calgary. The corridor would stretch throughout the school property and our neighbors across the street (Calbridge Homes and Righteous Gelato) to attract native bee and butterfly populations (pollinators)and provide essential food...
We are the West Village Theatre (WVT), an art’s hub located in the community of Sunalta in Calgary. It is a large theatre space that is utilized by various arts companies to create and perform work. Two years ago it...
To have all people feel included and valuable, without discrimination. Then to have that group work together and give back to those less fortunate. In a variety of ways ie making sandwiches for the Drop In Center; volunteering time at...
Horizon Housing builds and operates affordable housing for vulnerable Calgarians. The people we house have diverse backgrounds and we partner with over 35 social agencies to ensure residents have the support they need to maintain stable housing. Our vision is...
The Chestermere Women's Crisis Society is a locally based non-profit organization created to work in tandem with and coordinate with existing resources. We help vulnerable women in the community who may be experiencing domestic abuse or need assistance with meeting...
Every month Autism Calgary assists individuals and families who struggle to buy food, household and hygiene essentials. Therefore in late 2018 Autism Calgary started a small Food Pantry program. Since the COVID-19 pandemic we have experienced a surge in not...
The Lung Association’s YYC Powered By Breathing™ (PBB) Fun Walk/Run event: The Lung Association is hosting an annual fundraising event called the PBB Fun Walk/Run, which is organized by a volunteer committee in Calgary comprised of SAIT Respiratory Therapy students....
Tiny Footprints is an organization founded in 2016 by two amazing women; Kristina Oriold and Jen Woods. In 2013, Kristina and her husband tragically lost one of their twin daughters, Riley at birth. This loss served as her personal inspiration...
A Heart for Children Foundation Ltd. (AHFC) is a non-profit corporation that serves Calgary and Edmonton by providing families with children who have a disability access to dynamic and innovative educational and therapeutic programming, in all environments, from birth onward....
Expanding a Great Legacy by Including Young Women. The Scholarship was created by former students of St. Mary’s High School to honour Father James Whelihan, an outstanding educator and civic athletics leader. By the terms of the original Trust Agreement,...
The Youth at Risk Development Program (YARD) is a community-based early intervention initiative that supports youth who are at risk of gang involvement. YARD works with youth aged 10-17 who are currently at risk, affiliated with a gang or involved...
Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC) creates great performers on stage and in life. Since 1985 YSC has been giving children, youth and young adults the tools they need to sing, dance and act, but we are about so much more....
Kids with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities often face numerous obstacles while determining a safe, appropriate activity to keep them physically active. Having a modified bike allows them to ride in the community with their family and friends and...
The Northern Hills Community Association (NHCA) encompasses a large amount of land. To make effective use of this land and to encourage outdoor activity, community engagement, and exploration of the NHCA we want to set up Geocache locations throughout our...
Canlearn believes that learning changes lives and has supported people with LD and ADHD for over 40 years. Reading Pilots, a recently developed program for students who struggle to read has been highly successful. It is a 10 week, 15...
Douglasdale School, located in the community of Douglasdale, is the designated CBE School for children from the communities of Douglasdale, Douglas Glen, and Quarry Park. There are approximately 400 students that currently attend Kindergarten through Grade 4 at Douglasdale. Due...
“A Hug in a Bowl” is the Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers slogan that says it all! Soup Sisters mission is to provide support in a kind, generous and meaningful way while promoting civic engagement and building communities through a...
Soup Sisters is an innovative charity, that brings community people together for soup making events that yields fresh and nourishing soup. ‘Hugs in a Bowl’ for children in Calgary’s schools and families in crisis. Our events engage community, promoting the...
The Calgary Pop-Up Care Village (C-PUCV) is a festival for anyone experiencing systemic vulnerabilities such as homelessness, addiction, mental health concerns, poverty, language and cultural barriers, etc. This biannual event is set up in a central location close to inner...
Stardale addresses the “gap” in services for Indigenous girls through continuing to offer educational and life-skills enhancement, a mentoring program and arts and performance and as well as recreational activities. We are focused upon expanding Stardale’s body of work which...
USAY's virtual escape rooms, "Della's Story" and "James' Story," are innovative educational experiences that aim to deepen understanding of Indigenous history, particularly the legacy of Residential Schools. In "Della's Story," participants become junior scientists from the future, piecing together memories...
This idea aims to make a meaningful impact in the Southern Alberta Community Market by providing underprivileged immigrant children with access to art education and creative expression opportunities. I am excited to share our vision, goals, and plans for utilizing...
Creating the Brenda Strafford Centre Computer Lab The Brenda Strafford Centre’s Computer Lab aims to provide a safe learning place where women can build career and life skills, take definite steps to regain financial independence, access online resources and communicate...
Since 1962, Calgary Counselling Centre (CCC) has provided high quality, affordable mental health services to Calgary and area individuals and families ages 3 to 89. We are the leader in children's programs, family violence, depression, eating disorders, research, training and...
Our idea is to create a free homework support program for low-income and BIPOC youth in downtown Calgary. We know how hard it is for parents especially those from an immigrant or refugee background to have the financial security to...
At Chic Geek, we want to encourage more women to be builders who leverage technology to shape the world we live in. We do that by creating a welcoming, supportive community for women exploring the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship....
** Good things grow here! ** We would like to create a FIELD of GREEN indoors for the kids at the Phoenix Education Foundation. Phoenix is a non-profit private school that is publicly accredited. We are the only private school...
My idea is simple and makes sense. From first hand experience and what I have seen happen is a lot of the people in the justice system(behind the glass) are there because of some sort of lived trauma. A lot...
Everyone needs support! A huge life event for anyone is having a baby and we believe that those who are birthing should have access to support! Doulas encourage, support and help birthing families through that process. We would like to...
Making Changes is a community of women helping women through life transitions, promoting leadership, belonging and confidence and building skills which encourage participants and volunteers to contribute to the community socially and financially. Empowerment, our core value, is embedded within...
Music in the Foothills is a music therapy project aimed at reducing isolation and increasing happiness/involvement for seniors. Driven by need and informed by the experiences of seniors in other music programs, Music in the Foothills will be a fun...
Between Friends is a charitable organization that provides quality social, recreation and development opportunities so that people with disabilities can connect, grow, and belong. Children, youth and adults with disabilities seek social and recreational activities that are fundamental to enriching...
At Ronald McDonald House Charities® Southern Alberta, we do everything we can to relieve the stress of the families staying with us while their child receives medical treatment at a nearby hospital. Many of these families have children -- either...
The Food First culinary experience is a 12-week community kitchen program that teaches families the skills needed to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. It also addresses poverty with innovation and long-term solutions. This program offers the following community supports...
Heart Home Network’s (HHN) vision is a community free of family violence. To do this, our mission is to support people at risk who have experienced family violence to live safely and successfully in our community. We are Alberta’s largest...
We would like to launch a youth group for at-risk youth in the community of Bowness. We would provide a safe place for youth to come and hang out, have some fun, have young adults and adults to talk to,...
Imagine a moment when a family can focus on the health of their child and not the financial cost associated with a medical disability. Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families provide a collection of resources to help families raising a child...
What if there was no longer a dark past or uncertain future, only the magic of a moment? My idea builds future generations (children/youth) through character education for both work and play. The program facilitates learning and growth through experiential...
On Pink Shirt Day, Wednesday February 22nd, the annual Anti Bullying Day will be upon us. 12 CSI has hosted an annual Pink Shirt Day event and project for the last six years. Starting on February 22nd, we will work...
At Renfrew Educational Services, we believe that all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential and require an educational program that meets their individual needs. Renfrew Educational Services is a not-for-profit society and registered charity that has been...
SHINE Collective, a dynamic initiative by the Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC), is all about nurturing the incredible potential of our youth. We go beyond singing and dancing, instilling the skills, confidence, and values young individuals need to excel in...
South Community Market – City of Red Deer and South, specifically for the Bow Valley Corridor including Lake Louise, Canmore, Cochrane and Banff. Category: Education, Healthcare, Oral Health IDEA – I am requesting $25,000 to help provide assistance to families...
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Southern Alberta is looking to implement the Healthier Families – Healthier Lives Program which will focus on providing coping mechanisms for parents with sick children. A personal trainer will visit the house biweekly to conduct boot...
Atlantic Salmon Fly International (ASFI) - Calgary Planning Committee 2024 is excited to announce that Calgary has been selected to host the 2024 ASFI Conference on September 13 - 15, 2024. This world class international event will be held at...
The Southern Alberta Sports Equipment Bank supports children from low-income households by providing no-cost equipment to help kids get into the game. Our Hockey Stick initiative is actively seeking funding to procure the hockey equipment that kids need to participate...
We are a Calgary based organization whose aim is to journey with individuals who have been affected by sexual exploitation. Our hope is to provide a community of safety and belonging where individuals are empowered, equipped, and educated. We have...
1) Develop a “diabetes friendly” food hamper based on the adapted Pure Prairie Eating Plan (“aPPEP”) and distribute to clients of the Airdrie Food Bank who have diabetes. 2) In collaboration with staff and clients of the Airdrie Food Bank,...
The Consent Awareness & Sexual Education Club (CASE) at the University of Calgary is entering its third year as an award-winning feminist anti-racist organization with a mission to educate young Calgarians about consent as a means of sexual assault prevention....
Over the last decade, Soup Sisters has been offering the warmth and comfort that come in a homemade serving of soup to women, children and youth in crisis across Canada and the US. Since 2009, we have delivered over 2.5...
We seek funding from Field Law to support the 2024 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope in Edmonton and Calgary. The Edmonton and Calgary Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope events are historically two of the most successful walks across...
Our idea is the Lifelong Learning Program at the Women’s Centre. If you were to perform a search for organizations in Calgary that provide learning opportunities, free of charge, you would find very few. Society encourages the consumption of knowledge,...
Calgary Pride has a remarkable 27-year history and is an important cultural institution, which highlights diversity and tolerance in our City. We support a historically vulnerable population of the Calgary community, and highlight current LGBTQ2S+ discrimination, moving the human rights...
In 2017, The Mustard Seed partnered with Campus Calgary Open Minds to initiate a pilot program for SEEDschool – a week-long experiential learning program allowing children grades three and up to immerse themselves into the issues of poverty and homelessness....
Cancer survivors and caregivers face physical, emotional and financial challenges as a result of a cancer diagnosis, and when medical treatment ceases, so does care. Our mission is to empower survivors and caregivers to take action and make lasting positive...
Kids Up Front is a small organization with 3.6 staff. We run two signature programs that includes Can’t Use Your Ticket and Kids Count events. These two programs are the essence of what we do and mission based. We have...
Families living in the West Calgary Area can connect with our Family Resource Center - Calgary West Hub. This is a wonderful collaboration of programming among partner organizations, providing a wide range of programs for families with children under the...
Have you ever heard of Children’s Wish? How about an AirBand competition? Air guitars and Lip synching to your favourite songs and getting to be a Rock star on a real stage! As an entertainment company, we come up with...
Trust between at-risk youth, law enforcement officers, and former gang members is at an all-time low. We cannot deny the growing concern that Alberta's communities are increasingly falling under the influence of gangs. The lack of trust exacerbates this issue,...
When the COVID-19 pandemic led to the economic shut down in Calgary, Soccer Without Boundaries immediately shifted our focus from children, youth, and women’s programs to food security. We began by providing food hampers to families in our community and...
The work of the Children's Cottage Society is made possible everyday by the work of volunteers, especially at the Crisis Nursery. We are seeking funding to continue and expand our volunteer program. The Crisis Nursery in Bridgeland provides a safe...
As part of our 2015/16 season, Calgary Young People’s Theatre is announcing our commitment to providing Calgary youths the opportunity to get involved in theatre creation not just on stage but also at the ground level. We call this brand...
My First Bookshelf is a free program that supports children’s early literacy journey in targeted vulnerable communities by delivering through mail an age-appropriate, personalized book once a month from birth to age 5. The books are for the children to...
Black Grad ceremony is an empowering and transformative endeavor that celebrates the achievements and resilience of Black students within our community. It's unique graduation celebration serves as a platform to honor their academic accomplishments, cultural heritage, and collective journey towards...
Dare to Care was founded in 1999 to address the pervasive and crippling issue of bullying and the associated mental health crisis in school communities. Dare to Care was created with the understanding that a child's mental well-being and sense...
Our idea is to take our very successful in school program, Swamp Secrets Revealed, and redevelop it to work as a standalone workshop for youth. Growing Up With Money Smarts – everyone talks about the absolute need for youth to...
The idea is to fully implement The Doorway’s outreach pilot project with two strategies: • Increase time for staff & volunteers to build relationships with youth on the street, provide information about the goal-setting process (MyPlan) & assess for intake...
St. Mary’s University offers the Humanities 101 program, a strength-based educational program offering free university-level courses rooted in humanities, designed to help low-income Calgarians address barriers getting in the way of exercising their capacities and skills. The value and true...
The Starlight Fun Center is a mobile entertainment unit featuring a flat screen television and a Nintendo Wii U gaming system preloaded with a wide variety of games. This latest generation of Starlight Fun Center systems are also Internet ready...
Seed funding from Field Law will allow the Tour de Nuit Society to begin a project feasibility study for a continuous bike lane from Calgary to the Rocky Mountains. The Banff Bike Bahn will be a bike path with multipurpose...
School’s Out is a fun, casual program hosted at the Calgary Public Library that is open to all teens during the critical hours immediately after school. It provides a safe space and an opportunity for teens to work on their...
Growth of Family Assistance Program For more than a 100 years the Samaritan Club of Calgary has been helping Calgarians in need. The Samaritan Club is a registered charitable organization and is self funded by a member ship of approximately...
Project Description Lock It Up! Services is a business that offers the vulnerable population in Medicine Hat both casual cash employment and long term / short term storage for their belongings. Storage: Lock It Up! Services will offer storage services...
Imagine not having a bed to tuck your child in. For many low income families in Calgary, having a bed is optional. It can only be bought after rent, food, utilities not to mention clothes, school supplies, medicines are taken...
To celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial year in 2017, and reflect the diverse society and landscape of the greater community. The Caribbean Council of Calgary would like to host a Multicultural Parade featuring non-profit, ethno cultural groups in their national costumes, as...
The Women’s Centre would like to increase funding to our Basic Needs Assistance program in order to support more women in times of crisis. When resources allow, we provide women with access to food and personal care items such as...
The Goal is to introduce an educational footprint for Aboriginal girls in Calgary and area that incorporates a preventative model of life skills and literacy that builds resiliency among the girls against exposure of destructive behaviours. Please see: http://www.stardale.org. Stardale...
Winterguard - Spin Class with a Twist combines the beauty of performing arts with the discipline, sportsmanship and fun of sports! A definition of Winterguard, taken from the Winterguard International Website (www.wgi.org; the governing body of the WGI competitive programs):...
Our idea is creating and delivering Welcome Home Hampers for Vulnerable Calgarians moving into our newest affordable housing development in Bridgeland, which is set to open in early 2021. This building will have 104 multi-family units made up of 1,...
Making Changes is a community of women helping women through life transitions, promoting leadership, belonging and confidence and building skills which encourage participants and volunteers to contribute to the community socially and financially. The Conference Board of Canada indicates that...
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Southern Alberta is looking to implement the Healthier Families – Healthier Lives Program which will focus on providing coping mechanisms for parents with sick children. A personal trainer will visit the house biweekly to conduct boot...
Good Neighbour Community Market is Canada's first volunteer-run "Pay What You Want" thrift store. The idea is to provide folks regardless of income with the ability to purchase clothing and shoes, books, and plants in a dignified manner regardless of...
Foothills Academy Society was founded in 1979, by a small group of caring visionaries who knew that children and youth with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD have great potential. However, without support, that potential may never be realized. Today, Foothills Academy...
Ignite Wellness Programs would like to offer twenty 8 week sessions of school and/or community programming that promotes resilience for children and youth ages 8-14 during the 2016/17 school year. As funding for this type of programming is often an...
Have you tried getting dressed in the morning and trying to live up to the demands of being a mom without a bra? It is uncomfortable to say the least. Not being able to afford a bra or underwear also...
Making a difference to 150 special needs children in Southern Alberta! Dreams Take Flight is a registered national non-profit charity dedicated to providing the trip-of-a-lifetime to medically, mentally, physically, socially or emotionally challenged children. With the aid of our most...
Comrie's Sports Equipment Bank's mission is to gather, recycle and redistribute used sports equipment at no cost to those kids would otherwise be denied the opportunity to participate. Comrie's helps low income families in need provide opportunities for their kids...
A non-profit, YouQuest is Calgary’s first wellness community created to improve quality of life for active people living with young onset dementia and their families. Launching at the Trico Centre for Family Wellness, YouQuest is both appealing and relevant for...
The Canmore Summer Theatre Festival (CSTF) is a two-show repertory outdoor theatre festival that provides the opportunity for theatre professionals, emerging artists and amateurs to share the stage. The CSTF provides paid opportunities for theatre professionals, mentorship for emerging and...
Establish a train ride for tourist and citizens of Medicine Hat from the Medalta potteries site to include the IXL brick plant and eventually the proposed camp ground on the property.
The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) helps over 4,000 animals each year. Many of these animals arrive on our doorstep sick or injured and in desperate need of medical attention. Our onsite veterinary team are able to provide these...
Music Calgary is a not-for-profit organization that provides advocacy, education, direction and resources to Calgary musicians and the Calgary music industry. Music Calgary exists to help foster Calgary’s vibrant music scene by furthering the development and exposure for Calgary and...
Gumisistyi means to “persevere,” “keep going” in Tsuut’ina. This youth art program is a partnership between the Tsuut’ina Nation Youth Program, Stride Gallery, and TRUCK Contemporary Art. There is an absence of rural, Indigenous youth in our galleries. We wanted...
COVID-19 has uncovered shameful truths about older seniors’ housing and long term care. It exposed the dangers of housing masses and large facilities. The Jack Long Foundation (JLF) is dedicated to creating a new way for seniors; we begin with...
The Youth INN Recreation program will offer recreational and developmental activities for vulnerable children and youth who haven’t had access to such opportunities. The program is an expansion and enhancement of the current Early Childhood Development program, which launched in...
The project we are specifically requesting funds for is the Adopt-A-Royal Program. It is a program designed to maintain a fair and equitable fee structure for youth age 12-21, wishing to join and maintain membership in the Red Deer Royals...
With the onset of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, Soup Sisters immediately followed the recommendations of the Canadian Public Health Agency and cancelled our community soup making events beginning in March 2020. This immediate change to our programming did not deter...
One of The City of Calgary’s top five priorities is a healthy city, one that encourages healthy lifestyles for all Calgarians. A body of evidence shows that children and youth are not physically active enough to realize health benefits. For...
The Beddington Heights Community Association brings people together, acts as a voice for our residents, and provides opportunities to connect in our beautiful and diverse neighborhood. Reimagine Beddington is multi-year project to plan the future of our open spaces including...
Every Year the Northern Hills Community Association (NHCA) hosts educational gardening events for residents of the NHCA these are hosted at one of our two community gardens. Where there are foodbank plots, pick lots for those in need in the...
Hippotherapy has many proven physical, mental and emotional benefits for its students. In 2013, after seeing the enormous benefits her son Will experienced through his own hippotherapy, and wanting other special-needs children to have the same opportunity, Shelley Hilderman started...
Birthday Wishes Kids Up Front was founded in 2000 by a man named John Dalziel, and since then, the organization has grown immensely with locations in Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa and Halifax! Since 2000, we've delivered over 500,000 experiences worth...
Calgary Counselling Centre is leading the way in helping children and youth to adapt, learn skills and use new interventions to cope with changes and challenges in their lives. The Centre has grown to be a recognized leader in the...
Sunrise Community Link is a community development agency and resource center engaged in poverty reduction and community capacity building in east Calgary. Sunrise is a hub in the community; we initiate and support a variety of neighborhood activities. Sunrise Community...
Level is a Canadian charitable organization that levels the playing field and increases access to justice for marginalized communities through education and mentorship. Our innovative youth outreach program, “Dare to Dream”, engages Canada’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth through...
Organization Background and Information: The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY) is a charitable not for profit organization that originated in the year 1990, serving over 13,000 individuals annually. For over 27 years, CBFY has provided a welcoming and inclusive...
Rocky View Foundation (RVF) is registered charity that recently purchased the Hampton Inn & Suites in Airdrie, for the purpose of redeveloping the hotel to become a 92-unit, Seniors Level 2 (SL2) lodge that will support an urgent need for...
The Women’s Centre offers women opportunities to both receive and provide support, connect with others and build community through a variety of programs. Our Lifelong Learning program aims to help women who face significant barriers to traditional education (e.g. poverty,...
The Ranchlands Edible Forest is a project we broke ground on in September 2022. In an unused green space next to our association building, our community has planted 17 fruit trees of 4 different types (6 apple, 6 cherry, 3...
Three Crazy Ladies On A Mission supports families recovering from domestic violence and/or trauma that could use a hand up at Christmas. The families that we help are the families that either don't qualify for help at other larger organizations...
Between Friends envisions a community where people with disabilities reach their individual potential and are recognized as valued citizens. For the past 35 years, Between Friends (BF) has been providing inclusive programming to thousands of children, youth and adults with...
Spokes For Little Folks is an event that will provide 30-60 under-privileged youths between the ages of 7 and 10 from low-income families with a special once-in-a-lifetime experience. Working with various family-orientated organizations, we will hand-select up to 60 kids...
Canadian Pakistani Support Group Association is a registered charitable organization led by women who believe in building self-sustaining communities through uplifting vulnerable population groups (immigrants, newcomers, refugees). Our flagship project "Maskan" is a transitional shelter home for women and children...
We'd like to introduce you to Oneball's “Nuthead” Mascots! Through the use of this mascot, Oneball will be able to exponentially raise awareness of testicular cancer to at risk young men, and inform current patients of the information and programs...
The Connect Calgary Christmas Shoppe is a community event we started last year on a small scale and we would like to take it to a much larger scale this year. The Christmas Shoppe is a free store for low...
Crazy by Design has been delivered for the past 9 years to parents at many Jr and High schools in Calgary and Area. It is fun, funny and very informative. Parents are often amazed at how often they are working...
The history of residential schools has been identified as having long lasting and intergenerational effects on the physical and mental well-being of Indigenous populations in Canada. At the Brenda Strafford Centre more than 30% of the families in residence identify...
We, at Nisa Homes, propose to design and provide a series of cultural responsiveness training sessions for front-line staff and management of social service agencies and organizations that serve women survivors of violence, in Calgary. Our goal is to facilitate...
We are seeking funds through Field Law to assist us in supporting the increasing number of needy Calgarian mothers that come to us as a last resort through a social worker or health care professional. The funds are for our...
Cattleland Feedyards Ltd. would like to give guided bus tours around the feedlot to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about the process of raising beef cattle. The tour will include information from the birth of a calf to...
The What Matters to Hatters Coalition is working to create a sense of hope, resiliency, and connection in our community. We engage local citizens to participate in and/or create projects to foster and support community connections. We are also working...
The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that screens and celebrates films from around the world in its annual festival and year-round programming. The fall festival is the largest event of its kind in Alberta and...
Kids Up Front provides free access to sporting, arts, cultural, recreational and educational events to deserving children under 18. The children we serve are experiencing poverty, homelessness, family breakdown, or mental and physical health issues. They are from vulnerable and...
Cousins Skateboard Community will be sending 75 children and youth from Mini Thni, Siksika, Tsuut'ina and Piikani Nations to participate in the Alberta Indigenous Games in 2024. This initiative will provide 75 young Indigenous individuals aged 10 - 19 with...
The weekly Calgary Youth Curling Association league has typically been rotated around 3-4 clubs. There are additional opportunities for neighboring clubs to invite the league for a once or twice a season showcase. This league is where curling program youth...
Pin Up Girl was founded in 2017 by Calgarian Steph Colangeli to provide safety and support for women if they find themselves in dangerous situations in public. The idea for Pin Up Girl was formed when Steph, herself was alone...
Physical inactivity and obesity among children and youth are growing problems in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the prevalence of obesity has increased substantially over the last 25 years with as many as 26% of 2- to 17-year-olds being overweight...
Indigenous youth are overrepresented in the criminal justice system due to the effects of intergenerational trauma and abuses that have created many complex social issues that continue to affect younger generations of our peoples. Although the numbers of youth engaged...
Research shows that social isolation is a common issue for seniors that results in negative health outcomes. We know that the pandemic has exacerbated this issue because individuals and organizations have had to eliminate social gatherings in order to keep...
After seeing the success of running the BeaYOUtiful Program in Toronto and Vancouver, BeaYOUtiful Foundation will implement a new six-week program and pop-up workshop series in Southern Alberta with a focus on Calgary and Red Deer. The BeaYOUtiful Program and...
Fresh Routes aims to provide a unique food program that promotes dignity, choice, financial security, and healthy lifestyles. Through our innovative Mobile Grocery Stores, we will bring an abundance of nutritious and affordable fresh food directly to vulnerable and marginalized...
1 in 86 children in Calgary have Autism. Celebrating our differences leads an accepting and supportive community for all! Autism Calgary is a registered charity that provides support for individuals and families living with ASD. Rates of ASD are on...
Autism Calgary is seeking support for the development of a Community Pantry program to meet the needs of low income individuals and families living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who face food insecurity issues and are unable to access other...
The Alberta Diabetes Foundation would like to offer free diabetes testing and counseling camp day as a part of our Halloween Howl event in Calgary. The Halloween Howl takes place on October 25, 2015 and includes a 3K and 5K...
"If you want to make a human being a monster, deny them, at the cultural level, any reflection of themselves." ‐ Junot Diaz, Pulitzer Prize‐winning author Malakas Femmes is a project promoting the visibility and celebration of the diverse lives...
In situations of personal crisis or inability to cope, people in rural areas needing help with their animals, particularly with horses and other livestock, have limited options because there are few facilities either prepared or able to assist with large...
Calgary Seniors' Resource Society (Calgary Seniors) is an agency devoted to keeping seniors living safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible. We are able to assist with this through several of our volunteer based programs,...
WFRF is a new therapeutic riding program in Calgary. It is the first Cantra program in the Calgary area. Cantra requires the highest standards of safety/knowledge and instructor knowledge among all therapeutic riding regulatory organizations worldwide. WFRF is in its...
AWSN is a network of programs across Alberta who support diversity in STEM careers through programs for Recruitment (youth: girls, indigenous youth, rural youth), Retention (STEM-trained women, immigrants) and Recognition (awards, scholarships, mentorships). We host Operation Minerva (OM); a 1...
The Teens Teach program is a new initiative that will seek teens as volunteers to work with and teach computer literacy to seniors. The program will be promoted to high school students inviting them to use their energy and expertise...
Youth Can Vote Calgary (YCV), a project of Youth Central, is a youth-driven, youth-involved web-based program that provides non-partisan, election related resources to students interested in learning about and participating in the municipal election process. Youth Central is a charitable...
We propose having an outdoor summer music festival consisting of 3 to 4 concerts comprising a mixture of light classical and ethnic folk music suitable for outdoors performances. All performances will be by local musicians from Calgary and Alberta. This...
A Community Kitchen - For Seniors, By Seniors. During the pandemic, Kerby Centre created a food security program (including free meal deliveries) to meet the growing needs of isolated, vulnerable seniors in Calgary who were struggling to meet their most...
We are taking an unused space on our school grounds and creating a beautiful Food Forest with fruit bearing trees and bushes, with herb spirals and pollinator area for our endangered bees. Benches and a shaded Pergola classroom area for...
In today's world, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and posture abnormalities are highly prevalent. Sick leave related to the pain and discomfort caused by these abnormalities and the cost of treating these disorders are problems that employers are facing. Due to the...
The Doorway provides an opportunity for street-involved youth (17-30 years old) who want to exit the streets, a two-year self-directed planning process called MyPlan. They set goals and plan steps in 13 different areas of life including housing, employment, education...
Our idea is to provide Australian rules footballs (footys) to every grade seven student in Calgary. These will be of a size slightly smaller than a standard adult footy (size 3). We will distribute these immediately after the granting of...
We would like to purchase 10 computers for our computer lab where women and youth will be able to pursue literacy and adult education programs. Programs for resume preparation and job searches will also be provided. This initiative is very...
We will offer structured art experiences for youth. It has two complementary programs running simultaneously: Mentoring Program for Youth Artists to learn how to educate their peers on Artistic Projects and Techniques 6 or 8-week virtual art programs that youth...
Cytomegalovirus is the #1 cause of infant disability - yet approximately 90% of Canadian adults have never heard of it. 1 in 200 Canadian infants are born with congenital CM Virus. Of those, 1 in 5 will have a permanent...
It is a well kept secret that 1 in 4 Canadians will experience pregnancy loss. Guaranteed you know several who have lost a baby at some point during a pregnancy. Some are open and public about this loss but most...
Inspired by El-Sistema, Phil-Kids is an after school music program and learning environment designed to fuel and support the empowerment of children through the exploration of music. PhilKids offers elementary students (ages 6-10) from two high needs Calgary Schools the...
At Radiance (formerly Sonshine Community Services), we seek to heal the human spirit. Art for the Heart will be a healing space for woman and children impacted by domestic violence through facilitated art groups and family events. Art is an...
Our idea is to expand kennel capacity from 4 to 8 comfortable accessible birthing spaces for kittening queens. We aim to procure 4 additional private covered enclosures for approx 12–15 pregnant cats who give birth & raise babies at the...
At Rideau Park School, we serve a very diverse demographic from new immigrants to Canada, students from the Sheriff King home, bussed students from Inglewood & Ramsay, and from the surrounding neighbourhood: the Rideau Park/Parkhill areas. Our French as a...
AMPed is a production group comprised of 10 members (ages 15 to 20) of the Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS). Our members come from all quadrants of the City of Calgary and communities North (Red Deer), South (Okotoks), East (Chestermere),...
Vecova's idea is to provide our Empower Abilities program participants the opportunity to engage in community-based recreation activities that are not based out of Vecova’s facility. These activities will present a unique opportunity for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)...
Wood’s Homes has an idea to help families in need while creating an engaging learning opportunity for students in our learning centre. Students in our EXPLORE classroom, will gain life skills and earn school credits by planning and executing a...
Imagine having a curable disorder. Imagine having a disorder so curable that it will immediately help you focus, concentrate and help you get back on your feet. This is the case for hundreds of Calgary's homeless youth and adults who...
A recent report published by the University of Toronto disclosed that researchers found that close to six million Canadians experienced some form of food insecurity in 2021. The same report published that at 20%, Albertans had the country's highest food...
Young people today are under big pressure. Think about it. Everyone knows that making mistakes is part of growing up. Yet in today’s world—where money is invisible and spending intangible—quick and easy decisions can mean big consequences costing thousands for...
The Rocky View Chestermere Agricultural Society has been an integral part of the Chestermere and Rocky View community for over 34 years. Our mission is to foster community engagement and support the well-being and growth of our community through a...
To create a multi-cultural display featuring artifacts from around the world. The artifacts will be displayed in 20 lockable glass cabinets and will have details describing each artifact. There are at least 30 countries involved in addition to Canadian and...
Energy For All is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to the creation and enhancement of clean water and renewable energy infrastructure in developing countries and First Nations communities in Canada. We accomplish this through local education programs and community development...
The Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation ("Wings of Hope") would like to request $10,000 of funding for the expansion and re-ignition of our "Augmented Financial Assistance Program" or "AFAP". This would allow us to further aid low income breast...
Transitioning into adulthood can be challenging for anyone but can be especially challenging for youth with disabilities. Entering adult services has been described as falling off of a ‘support cliff’ where youth and their support networks go from having structured...
Alternate Root YYC is a Calgary initiative dedicated to preventing food waste and supporting a sustainable food system. We focus on building community by educating individuals on diverting household food waste, ultimately in an effort to reduce the environmental impact...
The Sandwich Foundation is a not for profit organization that aims to eventually reduce homelessness in the city of Calgary. The organization has been actively involved since October 2015, in making nutritious bagged lunches for the working homeless of Calgary....
Grow Calgary is a community-based initiative designed to grow and provide fresh, local produce to local low-income individuals and families to supplement Calgary Interfaith Food Banks’ food hamper program. The urban farm is located on an 8-acre parcel of leased...
Our vision and mission is to support individuals and families affected by violence, abuse, and harassment in regaining control and safety over their lives. True Haven provides complimentary support for individuals to transition from existing circumstances of violence, fear, and...
The RECCE program is an optional self-funded training for Army Cadets. The kids selected for the program learn patrolling,search and rescue, field craft, and navigation. As well, the children learn organizational skills, physical fitness, environmental stewardship, problem solving, planning and...
We will develop a peer education and support system for caregivers. Children’s mental and physical health largely depends on sleep, diet, and exercise. This may seem intuitive, but caregivers underestimate how small changes impact their children’s health. Peer groups already...
Being a single parent can be incredibly isolating, but now with Covid-19 having shifted schools and workplaces online (plus restrictions on gatherings) this is even more of a concern. The community of Ranchlands has a higher representation of single parent...
The Town of Vulcan has hundreds of stray and feral cats living within their boundaries. At any point in the year, there are starving cats, orphaned kittens, injured and sick cats, high mortality rate amongst those constantly being born. Although...
Seeking all alumni from the Calgary Performing Arts Festival (formerly Kiwanis Festival). The Festival just celebrated its 85th Anniversary! The Festival (which runs over a three-week period) is a charitable organization and one of the largest amateur performing arts festivals...
Autism Calgary is a registered charity that provides support for individuals and families living with ASD. Rates of ASD are on the rise. In 1992, when Autism Calgary formed, the rate of ASD was 1 in 2500. A 2014 Calgary...
Some of our younger members think we have closed our doors for good. We would like to offer our LAAFS (Little Autism Aspergers Friendship Society 4-9 years of age) members, a read-a-long book program. Books would be bought, dropped off...
We are working very hard to build our very own vet clinic right next to our shelter in Alix to be able to cut costs, save resources and have better access to care for our in program animals while being...
The Bowness Community Association is proposing a new Artist-in-Residence Program in order to promote resident leadership and volunteerism, create connections among residents of Bowness, and provide opportunities for residents to share and learn new skills. Other outcomes of the project...
Trickster Theatre’s Online Storytelling program was developed in our 2020-21 season as we navigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an online version of a program that had previously been delivered live in schools. The Online Storytelling program...
The idea we are pitching is the growth of a music program called Calgary Multicultural Orchestra (CMO). CMO is a free music program, where children who participate learn how to read music, play in an orchestra, and build self-esteem and...
The IoT Fast Track is a technology ecosystem program to help established businesses (in Calgary and surrounding areas) in IoT (running IoT as a business or leveraging IoT for their growth) to scale up, gain access to resources, increase collaboration...
Connect Up With Downs is a fun social learning centre celebrating five years in downtown Calgary supporting young adults with Down syndrome to become their very best selves. We are an independently owned small business whose CEO created Connect Up...
How is our school library staffed? Do we have a specialist music teacher available at our school? Are there resources available for special education students? Support Our Students Alberta is a registered non-profit advocating for public education in Alberta. Our...
Nutrition is INN is an after school snack program for school aged children that promotes healthy eating and nutrition and provides homeless children with the nourishment they need to make it through the day. Each and every afternoon the same...
The Wellness Centre at the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter provides medical intervention for physical and mental health concerns of women and children experiencing family violence and abuse. Research indicates that investment into physical and mental health care of our clients...
carya Community Kitchen is a gathering space that provides community connection through food, culture and education. This commercial kitchen community space will provide opportunities for all ages to receive education on topics such as food insecurity, nutrition and meal planning...
Students on the autism spectrum are valued members of our community with many strengths and skills who are capable of succeeding academically and socially when provided with specific instruction and support to overcome the complex challenges they often face. All...
The Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre (DDRC) is seeking this grant to launch the Saturday Children’s Learning Program with the objective of helping youth with autism, Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities improve their day-to-day lives. The Field Law Community Fund...
Evergreen Theatre's mission is "to create, facilitate and empower youth by fostering meaningful curriculum-based theatrical programming that explores and inspires; innovation, stewardship and sustainability through the intersection of education, art, science and community." We have been on the forefront of...
Our idea is to increase access to professional mental health services for vulnerable children, youth and young adults ages 3 to 24 in Calgary and area during this time of high stress and anxiety due to the extraordinary circumstances created...
Word On The Street (WOTS) is a national festival that began in 1990 and now includes five Canadian cities, with Lethbridge joining in 2011. The festival sees over 3000 attendees and celebrates literacy and the written word, with readings by...
Third Street Theatre has created a 12 week education program for queer youth. Participants meet once a week for a period of three hours. Industry professionals lead various workshops each week aimed at mentoring participants, fostering their creativity and most...
The Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation (CCMF), a dynamic nonprofit run by dedicated Millennials and Gen Z volunteers, is launching a groundbreaking initiative—a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) designed to foster anti-racism awareness and understanding across Canada. With a history of...
RESET Society of Calgary has been providing a lifeline for women exiting sexual exploitation and sex trafficking since 1989. Our Vision is for sexually exploited women and girls to know there is a way out. Our Mission is to provide...
12 CSI is a one of a kind organisation that won the 2018 Solicitor Generals Award for Community Collaboration. Our vision is that the Twelve Communities (District 4 of Calgary Police Services) are vibrant, inclusive and free of crime. Our...
The Famous 5 Foundation, in conjunction with GirlPower, holds workshops for girls ages 7 to 10 aimed at providing them with tools and strategies for developing a strong sense of self, thereby giving them the foundation to be true to...
Empowering People with Disabilities Through Participation in Adaptive Snowsports Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) – Calgary extends gratitude for this opportunity, seeking consideration of support, in finances and Calgary community leadership support. To appreciate our organization, allow us to highlight our...
Our idea is to obtain funding to grant additional Live Your Dream awards to more women in Central Alberta. Soroptimist International of Central Alberta is part of a global organization that provides women and girls with access to the education...
Haultain Memorial School (HMS) is a K-6 public school in the community of Queensland, located in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. HMS is in desperate need of a new playground as the current structure is almost 24 years old,...
Here at Alberta Theatre Projects, we create community, and our vision is a world where minds and hearts are opened through the life-changing experience of theatre. It is imperative that we play a role in welcoming newcomers and inspiring them...
The Youth at Risk Development Program (YARD) is a community-based early intervention initiative that supports youth who are at risk of gang involvement. YARD works with youth aged 10-17 who are currently at risk, affiliated with a gang or involved...
Humanities 101 is a free educational program that St. Mary’s University pioneered to serve non-traditional marginalised and vulnerable low-income learners who face significant barriers accessing a post-secondary education. Offering free university-level courses, the Humanities 101 program introduces students to the...
ITAVOCF's mission is to help local families in the Foothills area that are facing hardships with free essential baby supplies in the first year of their babies life. ITAVOCF is applying for funding to purchase Baby Boxes made by the...
Designing Travel Inc. is a supportive travel service for adults with disabilities and seniors. We are based in Calgary, AB but serve clients worldwide in their travel goals. We have been open for approximately 8 years and have supported individuals...
The Calgary Chieftains Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Club, in cooperation with the Calgary Kangaroos Australian Rules Football Club, the Calgary Kookaburras Women’s Australian Rules Football Club and River Valley School, propose to invest in upgrading the fields at the River...
Smile Dental Clinic All clients seen on the DHB and referred for additional basic dental treatment are eligible to attend a SDC. SDCs are conducted in volunteer dental offices, or on the DHB, and provide care at no cost, to...
Healthy Happy Hearts and Hands! This idea is to leverage the strength of three not for profit organizations to benefit the children, youth and families in a rural Calgary community (Airdrie, Crossfield, Irricana, Beiseker). Improving access to healthier food, educating...
What is the Need? Homes For Heroes Foundation is a registered charity developed in response to the growing number of Canada’s Veterans who are facing crisis as they return to civilian life and, as a result, find themselves on the...
The Dr. Gladys McKelvie Egbert Middle School “Community Wellness Space and Care Closet” is an initiative intended to alleviate some of the stressors that can be barriers to students meaningfully engaging in learning. As a school working with communities that...
Calgary’s open invitation to migrants to settle in the region has created a mosaic of different cultures and communities, which makes this city one of the more multicultural in the region. However, immigrants are likely to face multiple barriers to...
Northeast Family Connections recently worked with consultant, Christopher Cameron of Objective Research & Evaluation Inc to understand the needs of the community and where we could best serve the needs of our community. Overwhelmingly, it was recommended that NEFCS develop...
All children need to experience movement for the joy of it. Our idea is to launch a 10 week, Saturday morning program that incorporates movement and story imagination, targeted at helping children with special needs to experience the simple joy...
In a post-pandemic environment, youth are struggling to attain goals that have been achievable if two school years hadn't been disrupted. Cornerstone works with junior high age youth from difficult situations who are striving to make different decisions so they...
Digital literacy is essential for communication, leisure, and work. However, there are important gaps between digital technology and digital literacy. Younger generations are in increased need to learn coding skills to adapt to the digital world. Our project will address...
The Acadia Community Association is working with community stakeholders to build a new, engaging and accessible playground in a small park encircled by the Addison Place cul-de-sac. We have partnered with PlayQuest and have designed a new playground to activate...
Through the mental health across the autism spectrum counselling program at Society for Treatment of Autism (STA), autistic adolescents and adults have the opportunity to receive mental health services from a multidisciplinary team in order to address the many issues...
The Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force (ASNTF) has successfully implemented free-roaming dog population management programs in 14 First Nations communities in Alberta by providing high volume, on-site spay and neuter clinics and advice regarding humane dog care and control programs....
The Calgary Fiddlers Association consists of over 65 youth ages 7-18 years old who learn the art and culture of folk fiddling and in turn share their music through performance opportunities at over 100 events in and around Calgary each...
The majority of the roughly 16,000 South Sudanese in the Calgary area came from a life- long ordeal as refugees living in camps, as child soldiers, and as people who fled for their lives, carrying with them a heavy burden...
OUR GOAL To create a space, and a culture, of acceptance for business owners who are parents. The idea is an extension of the work we strive to do as entrepreneurs, as a Cowork space, and as a hub for...
Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support and referrals through 211 and our programs at SORCe – all at no cost. For over 50 years, Distress Centre has served Calgary and Southern Alberta,...
Our community has been through some tough battles over the past few years including the most recent loss of the fight to preserve the cherished Highland Park Golf Course. This was a hard hit for many of the community members...
The Pet Access League Society (PALS) believes all Calgarians should have access to no cost pet therapy. For over 30 year PALS has been responding to the needs of an ever changing Calgary and the creation of our newest program...
The National Music Centre (NMC) is a national cultural organization committed to amplifying a love, sharing and understanding of music. NMC is currently building Studio Bell, a new facility from which to deliver a range of programs for music lovers...
Horizon Housing Society is always trying to increase capacity and provide the highest quality affordable homes to vulnerable Calgarians. As we continue to grow to meet Calgary’s need for high quality, well managed affordable housing, a more sophisticated software system...
Synergy offers a monthly program, Homework Helpers, designed to foster a positive attitude towards formal education. Offered to students in grades 4 through 12, Homework Helpers provides free tutoring and academic support once per month for two hours, held at...
The Twin Views Communal Garden is a project initiated by the Dover Community to re-purpose neglected tennis courts and provide an innovative, sustainable gardening space for the community and adjacent neighbourhoods. This project began about two years ago with a...
EMERGE: Empowering, Mentoring, and Educating Rising Generations in Entrepreneurship The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) in collaboration with another not-for-profit organization, Struggle is Your Success (SIYS), is working to implement six training workshops to teach entrepreneurship to youth who have had...
The Tsuut’ina Nation's Prevention Team’s mission is to provide mental health education and awareness to the Tsuut’ina community. To assist with this mission the Prevention Team would like to create a colouring book that will tell the story of Edwin...
This league is a place to get started on a team and learn what it takes to get to the next level in competitive curling. As the older and more competitive teams grow they tend to advance to the Alberta...
We work to bringing light to the darkness of sexual exploitation. This money will go towards expanding our current community dinners hosted for people who have been, currently are being or at risk of being trafficked and/or exploited. It is...