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The Citizen Action Hall in the Humanities Building at the University of Alberta nestled right in the hub of academia. The hallways buzz with students chatting and studying. The Citizen Action Hall itself looks like any other classroom but what...
KidSport Edmonton would like to request $10,000 in order to help 50 kids play the sport of their choice during this fall/winter sports season. KidSport helps pay for sport registration fees for Kids from low income families. In 2015, KidSport...
Founded in 1977 by Dr. Dasha Goody, Edmonton Musical Theatre (EMT) is a performance-training organization unique to Western Canada. EMT is unique in that it is an independent, non-profit society without affiliation with any educational institution or with any amateur...
The Ice on Whyte Festival, in partnership with the Edmonton and District Historical Society and a number of local cultural groups will be presenting Ordinary Stories...Extraordinary People in celebration of Canada's 150th birthday at Ice on Whyte in January as...
We would like to apply for funding to support a specific project; Breast Friends Dragon Boat Racing Team is a group of women survivors of breast cancer who through a sport of dragon boating are improving the quality of life...
A quick history: this initiative sparked in February 2015 with the purpose of educating and empowering Edmontonians to get active. Another goal was to get various organizations and sectors working together to forge new relationships and partnerships, and to have...
The Air Cadets of the 504 Squadron in Edmonton fundraise to enhance the program provided by the Department of Defence. This fundraising is done for all the Cadets, who have a wide variety of backgrounds from those that live in...
We, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, are wanting to have a structure built on our school property that will protect our sweatlodge. This structure will also be used for cultural healing and teachings. We have funds that we have received...
For many young people on the spectrum taking some time out from family and caregivers who provide daily support can be difficult. However, spending time away can be extremely beneficial and can provide much needed space and independence for both...
Museums across Canada have been providing enriching educational experiences to community members for decades. When children, youth and adults step through the museum doors they immediately enter upon an adventure with endless opportunities to explore, learn and engage in the...
We want to develop a Community Circles program which will allow staff and volunteers to work closely with homeless neighbours on issues related to their personal development. Community Circles are an established practice for developing supportive relationships and strong communities,...
Our request to the Field Law Community Fund is to sustain the Multicultural Health Broker Cooperative’s (MCHB), Grocery Run, an emergency food distribution program. Grocery Run is in a time of transition, and our funding is coming to an end...
The healing process after trauma from sexual violence is something that doesn’t happen all at once: it takes time, and it takes continued support. And sometimes we just don’t have the words to express how we feel. SACE exists to...
Art influences society by opening minds, challenging opinions, instilling values and translating experiences across space and time. Art in this sense is communication; it allows people from different cultures and backgrounds to communicate and accept each other through their images,...
My name is Morrie Ripley and I started the Kwad Squad a couple years ago. My mission was to be able to help people with disabilities get integrated back into the community through endurance events. People do not choose or...
The stigma, shame and social isolation currently associated with being a victim of domestic abuse compounds the trauma of the experience. Stigma and shame often lead individuals to experience deep concerns about what will happen when they reach out for...
As part of our 2016-2017 Season Concrete Theatre, Edmonton’s foremost Theatre for Young Audiences company is launching a new week-long Spring outreach program for Syrian refugee children called Laeib/Play! Building on the success of our commissioned play Honey and Nuts...
Pawâkan Macbeth, indigenous playwright Reneltta Arluk's reimagining of Shakespeare’s into Macbeth into Cree history, legend and cosmology. This co-production, by Theatre Prospero of Edmonton and Akpik Theatre of Yellowknife, will open in Edmonton in November 2017, tour to rural communities...
During our nine week Summer Camp Program, the Boys & Girls will be walking to various 'goal' destinations throughout Whitecourt. This will include parks, recreational facilities, community partners and other local businesses. It will be our goal to walk a...
Established in 2004, Level is a Canadian charitable organization that has been combating injustice and advancing equality in rights and opportunities for 15 years. Our mission is to level barriers to justice by building empathy, disrupting prejudice and advancing human...
Per capita, Alberta has the second highest rate of accidental opioid-related deaths in Canada, behind only British Columbia. In 2017, 589 Albertans died of accidental fentanyl-related overdoses. That would have ranked fentanyl as Alberta’s 8th leading cause of death—ahead of...
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church is seeking financial assistance in their mission to provide lunch to people of the Inner City on July 3, 2016 and January 1, 2017. For over fifteen years volunteers from Mount Olivet have partnered with the...
As one of the leading contemporary dance companies in Edmonton and the Northern Alberta Community Market, Good Women Dance Society have been at the forefront of building a strong arts community that will benefit Edmontonians and Albertans. Each spring for...
Camp Maskepetoon is committed to fostering inclusivity and believes that ALL kids deserve to experience Camp. Each summer, we welcome around 500 youth to our lakefront property where they have the opportunity to challenge themselves, grow their leadership skills, forge...
To foster literacy and a love of writing and reading among young people in Alberta by providing access to Alberta's literary artists, their mentoring expertise, and their works. YouthWrite is committed to the creative development of youth and exploring opportunities...
Taste of Edmonton is Canada's largest outdoor food festival. Every year we see the under privileged homeless people and numerous charitable associations like Bissel Elizabeth Fry E4C and iHuman to name a few who come to to us for donated...
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church is seeking financial assistance in their mission to provide lunch to people of the Inner City on July 2, 2017 and December 17, 2017, For over fifteen years Mount Olivet has partnered with the Inner City...
To enhance the lives of those affected by Head and Neck Cancer; patients and their caregivers. About our Society: The Head and Neck Cancer Support Society is the first of its kind in Canada. It was formed on the principle...
Thrive Teens COVID Mental Health Project is a 4 month project to support Alberta teens who are struggling with increased feelings of isolation, depression, anxiety, relationship or family issues, during these challenging and difficult times of COVID-19. Thrive Teen Counselling...
Youth Employment Currently, youth are over represented in unemployment estimates and are facing challenges in becoming gainfully employed because of changing labor market patterns. This is even more challenging for youth facing economic poverty, mental health challenges, coming from a...
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....
Support for Bissell Centre’s Employment & Casual Labour Services Program. “It is not wealth one asks for, but just enough to preserve one's dignity, to work unhampered, to be generous, frank and independent.” W. Somerset Maugham Employment Services Bissell Centre...
The Michel First Nation family has been badly broken beginning with enfranchisement in the 19th Century, followed by residential schools and the 60's scoop. Families became separated and connections lost. Individuals lost their identity, their traditional values and their community....
The Gotta Minute Film Festival is delighted to be returning to Edmonton for a 3rd year this September 26th – October 2nd. Gotta Minute is a celebration of Media Art on public transit and in public space; a gem of...
“You Can Ride 2 (YCR2): Borrow-a-bike” is an adapted bicycle loan pool which provides bikes on loan to children whose special needs make it challenging for them to ride a 2-wheel bicycle. This free service empowers children with the freedom...
To create a tool for teens to share their ideas and grow from their fears. This is a magazine where the writers can share the issues we face growing up in today's fact paced society through articles, poetry and drawings....
The project will help younger and newer self-employed immigrants improve and accelerate business success in the Edmonton area. It will collect and share information on best practices of successful self-employed New Canadians. Research participants and their peers will benefit from...
Med Wise and IMAGINE Citizen Ambassadors come together to provide medication life skills to Seniors in Alberta. The project has two complimentary components: test basis for Med Wise and test basis for Community Ambassadors. The intent is to pilot an...
At the Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch outside of Edmonton, Alberta, we provide intensive, outcomes-based mental health support and trauma treatment to address the pain of childhood sexual abuse for children and families. The Be Brave Ranch offers a clinically...
The Alder Food Security Society (AFSS) is a new non-profit organization in Edmonton, Alberta which aims to make healthy, local food available to all, regardless of income. The AFSS is launching a number of programs in order to mobilize Edmonton's...
The Idea is to introduce free, accessible virtual programming to and increase technological learning aids for marginalized adult learners in the Edmonton area. The Idea falls into providing support and opportunities in the following areas: education, homelessness, diversity, equality and...
The Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation saw a need within the Hospital to give families some comfort while away from home. When parents are rushing to the Hospital quite often they can only focus on their child. Perhaps a phone charger...
Through the support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation, the Cross Cancer Institute is undertaking a project to create a purpose-built space for cutting edge Stem Cell, or Bone Marrow Transplant Therapy (referred to most often on site as BMT). This...
Edmonton’s new Gotta Minute Film Festival is a two week festival of one-minute silent short films that will screen on a number of “platforms” readily accessible to the Edmonton public: on Pattison Onestop screens situated on platforms throughout the Edmonton...
The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts is a unique and wonderful place where people with barriers to the arts world can create and express themselves. On weekdays the studios are full of amazing artists with developmental disabilities such as...
The CAWS provides temporary emergency foster and veterinary care, through our Guardian Angel Program. This program is for families who are in life transition. These transitions include victims of domestic violence, military respite, disaster relief and temporary medical respite. "A...
The primary aim of YEGzema is to provide support to all Edmontonians that suffer from eczema. Eczema is a skin condition that causes extremely itchy, red, dry, and flaky skin and can lead to bleeding. The most common type of...
This year marks the WIN House's 50th anniversary. We are planning to celebrate the past and empower the future at the 3rd Annual Under the Umbrella Gala presented by Brookfield Residential at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel on Saturday, November...
The mission of BrainChild is to provide children-in-need, regardless of segregating factor such as socioeconomic status, differently-abled or unique needs, the opportunity to discover a love and passion for learning and engagement. In previous years we have held BrainChild at...
Each year the Alberta Diabetes Foundation receives hundreds of calls and requests from newly diagnosed and individuals living with diabetes. We would like to establish peer support groups to create a diabetes community to share advice and information. We have...
Plugged In Community Centre Organization (Plugged In) is proud to host BrainChild, which is a free, themed, one-day camp exclusively for Edmonton and area kids-in-need. Our mission is to provide children-in-need, whether disempowered or disengaged, the opportunity to discover a...
The Period Poverty Project is a volunteer student-run initiative that seeks to provide free menstruation products to all students, employees, and visitors at Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE). The Peer Wellness and Support Team, in partnership with CUE Wellness and...
Any time there is an injury involving a skate blade, there is a sense of panic. Although rare, the result of a neck, arm or leg laceration in ice hockey/ringette can be catastrophic. Most minor teams do not have team...
Our idea is a business conference from the University of Alberta. The Rocky Mountain Business Seminar (RMBS) is Canada's longest running student-led business conference. Every winter reading week in February our executive team, 100 delegates and corporate professionals attend a...
The greatest asset that our agency has is our volunteers. Our agency facilitates the recruitment training and support of volunteers so that the volunteers can work with children directly in the community. Most organizations in Canada are on a volunteer...
Rising Sun Theatre, established in 2004, is a barrier-free, intergenerational ensemble providing opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to have their voices heard and stories shared through the practice of theatre. Local professional theatre artists collaborate with ensemble members to...
Strengthening the infrastructure and functional architecture of our still new cooperative/social enterprise platform.
STARS exists because we believe that everyone should have access to timely critical care. When critical incidents happen, time is a valuable asset and every second counts. Your support helps us bring the capability and expertise of a hospital right...
Linking Generations was established in 2004 as an intergenerational program that encourages “bridging the gap” between seniors and youth. We are registered as a Non-Profit Society with the Government of Alberta and as Registered Charity with the Government of Canada....
Our group is called the Hymningbirds Community Service League (known as the Hymningbirds) and is made of caring individuals of all ages and people who residents of both Edmonton and the surrounding areas. Our idea is to host a monthly...
The Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Heritage Society provides facilities, programs and events that bring people together to celebrate agriculture’s influence on the past, present and future of our community. We are the owners of a Historic Resource - a...
DiscoverE is a student-delivered initiative of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton AB. We focus on fun, accessibility and mentorship to deliver programs about engineering, science and technology! We deliver high-impact classroom workshops, unique clubs...
Bissell Centre has a long history of empowering people living in poverty or experiencing homelessness in the Edmonton area towards a more prosperous future. Over 100,000, or 1 in 8 people, are living in poverty in our city. The rate...
EmpoweredMe is planning a four-day Youth summit in January 2022 following the success of "The ME Project" themed "A Girl Can Be… in 2019. Our focus will be to equip Black girls ages 13-18 years old with lasting empowerment to...
The project will help 30 younger and newer self-employed new Canadians improve and accelerate business success in the Edmonton area. It will collect and share information on best practices of 20 successful self-employed New Canadians. Research participants and their peers...
Children are fascinated by the natural world, especially by animals. By providing them with a fun setting in which they can learn about the natural world, we can create lifelong ambassadors for the long-term health of all species on our...
Across our continent, one young athlete dies from Sudden Cardiac Arrest every three days. My son, Brock Ruether, was one of them. He died at his school during volleyball practice on May 22, 2012. We have been working across Alberta...
The Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op (MCHB) began 24 years ago to support Edmonton’s newcomers with education, literacy, and employment to enhance health and well-being, and foster community building so families thrive and actively contribute to society. However, the needs of...
A cost share counselling program will assist low income families and individuals who have been suffering from mental health concerns, to access counselling and therapeutic animal assisted services. Dreamcatcher partners with a group of mental health professionals to provide nature...
SkirtsAfire Festival is Edmonton's only 10 day theatre and multidisciplinary arts festival featuring women. Heading into our 8th annual festival in February 2020, we are excited to be a continued platform for women's stories to be shared and heard, presenting...
Cities around Alberta can help keep cities clean by providing homeless residents with custom garbage bags to prevent trash stealing from residential properties. Additionally any participants who were caught stealing trash would not be allowed to take part in the...
For almost 60 years, the Edmonton Valley Zoo has hosted generations of guests seeking to experience the unique bond between humans and the wild animals that we, as a species, have always enjoyed. In alignment with the Zoo’s values of...
ABOUT US: The Peavine Metis Settlement is located 55 km north of High Prairie. We are a non-profit organization that provides essential services, and grant funded programs to approximately 600 members. We have 5 elected Councilors that provide governance for...
I’m part of a choir called the Crossroad Singers, made up of cancer survivors, caregivers and supporters. We were part of the Arts in Medicine Program at the Cross Cancer Institute here in Edmonton for the past 12 years. Very recently, the Cross advised...
AILA is a non-profit organization in Edmonton that consists of volunteers and self-advocates desiring to support adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who have moderate needs. Our objectives are to enable individuals with ASD to live to their full potential,...
Our mission is to have children and youth recognize the value and importance of engineering, science and technology in today’s world and consider the pursuit of related fields a fun, interesting and rewarding option for their future. DiscoverE was founded...
The Thorsby Mobile Concession Kitchen is a project idea that the Thorsby Communities In Bloom Society has had for quite a few years now realizing that there has to be a easier way to fundraise as fundraising is hard work...
The Chappelle Gardens Residents Association (CGRA) would like to invite you to take this chance to become more involved in this growing and vibrant community. While you build exposure and recognition for your business you will be making a positive...
The BALM Society will present its Second Annual Sing-Along Messiah on December 14th, 2019. All Edmontonians are invited to become the chorus and sing along to one of the most beloved masterpieces of the holiday season, accompanied by an orchestra...
Host a series of workshops for Indigenous adult and youth in the Grande Prairie area who attend traditional ceremonies events such as round danced and pow-wows with ready-to-wear regalia. 1. Introductory “Ribbon Skirt Workshop” - This workshop will teach you...
Established in 1983, Edmonton Academy is a Designated Special Education School for students who have been diagnosed with a specific learning disability. In July of 2015, Edmonton Academy is excited to be moving to a new physical home located at...
Unified Sports® is defined as the promotion of social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences, and is accomplished through joining people with intellectual disabilities on the same team as their peers without a disability. It was inspired by...
What better place is there to learn about animal lifecycles, needs of living things, perspectives and being a global citizen than with the animals and staff of the Zoo? For a full week, students will get to observe, question, learn...
Our Mission: Giving the gift of hope by granting wishes for children in Alberta diagnosed with a severe chronic or life-threatening medical illness. We define chronic to mean a medical condition that severely impacts and restricts the child’s activities of...
To create attractive and safe alley ways in my community - Alberta Avenue. Painted murals on fences, a general cleanup of the alley way with installation of more lighting to create safer spaces and deter crime and individuals from dumping...
Edmonton School of Peer Support. The School of Peer Support would train people with lived experience of mental health challenges to support other community members with that same experience. Peer training helps peers model recovery, share their lived experience, and...
The Saffron Sexual Assault Centre is a non-profit organization in Strathcona County that provides services to those affected by sexual violence. The centre caters to a variety of groups, including low/no income individuals, at-risk youth, and women. Saffron provides counselling,...
The Black Bookshelf Project (TBBP) is a grassroots organization started by 3 visibly racialized mothers whose mission is to combat the systemic and structural racism being experienced by racialized children. TBBP’s mission is to remove barriers to participation by providing...
Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society (DWW) is a leader in the international community of Assistance Dog training schools. Our vision is to transform lives and advance the Service Dog sector. Our mission is to foster integration and independence for...
The goal of the Champion Project Fund is enhancing student leadership. This projects offers financial grants for student-generated short term projects. These projects demonstrate their social justice values, while developing their leadership, communication, and team-building skills. Projects vary from reading...
Strategic Alliance for Alberta Students with Learning Challenges is registered under the Societies Act in the Province of Alberta. The society, led by a volunteer board of directors, is a grassroots group concerned that students with learning challenges within Alberta's...
We would like to host some coach mentoring sessions aimed at young female coaches, designed as full day meetings/seminars, and a weekend-long retreat in the summer of 2020. We believe that “Young Ringette players (predominately girls) benefit from the positive...
This is a unique approach to gathering 4000 multicultural individuals with mainstream communities from various backgrounds and faiths to discover each others culture and heritage through Noah's Pudding gatherings. Since Noah's Pudding is a heritage of many faiths such as...
Leading Change is the call-to-action program of the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS). It includes customizable, transformative programs and tools to inform, inspire, and equip people to create culture change. It is the only domestic violence prevention program informed...
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the Alleviation of Poverty (Edmonton Particular Council) is a social justice organization that has been serving the disadvantaged in the Capital Region of Alberta since 2000. We are part of a worldwide movement...
Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters (BGCBigs) provides programs and services to over 5600 children ever year. Many of our 19 afterschool Clubs are spread throughout Edmonton communities that face poverty and crime, areas that traditionally see a...
My idea is to promote Healthy lifestyles within our corporation at Samson Management ltd and the community of Maskwacis. We have 8 divisions within the corporation. There are 130 employees within the corporation. The company is involved in diversity of...
The Beaverhill Bird Observatory’s (BBO) New Digital version of our BirdSmart Education program will partner with schools across Alberta during the continuous challenges of COVID-19, to provide engaging and educational interactive webinars to students about the importance of bird conservation...
My idea is centred around empowering youth to make an impact in their community using the organization I oversee as a platform for making that possible. The organization I work for, Young Life, is a non-profit youth organization specializing in...
AWNNE (Autism Women and Non-Binary Network of Edmonton) is an exciting new group of women and non-binary individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) looking to make a difference in the lives of autistic women in the workplace. Phase I of...
The City of St. Albert has a high demand for skateboard, bike and scooter activities – and available space to provide them. There is also a need for programs that support at-risk children and youth. Safe places to play can...
Many people are unaware of the many organizations that are devoted to helping animals in need or have misconceptions about rescue animals. Through education and awareness, we hope to bridge this gap. Berkeley's Place works hard to network with as...
Canterbury Foundation has given the "Promise of Home" to Edmonton seniors for over 47 years. As a registered not-for-profit licensed supportive living facility with a seamless continuum of care, Canterbury has a unique retirement structure, offering three living options, a...
Imagine elementary-aged children sitting on the edge of their seats, eager for Toby the (wonder) dog, the star of his own series of novels, to perform… Or junior high students, hands waving in the air as they wait to be...
The Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society is entering the second year (Phase II) of operating the City's only Community Garden. The project has transformed a bare, grassy knoll into a beautiful, productive garden space. 46 individuals/families,who are currently renting...
The Youth Restorative Action Project is seeking support for our Cell Phone Project. The Cell Phone Project was created due to difficulties maintaining contact with our most high risk youth, and concern for their safety. These youth are impoverished and/or...
Cohesive Communities provides support and advocates for families and children living with disability in our region to fully and meaningfully participate in community. Our region includes Parkland County, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Paul First Nation. Our idea: Snoezelen Room...
We are seeking funding to support outdoor rink operations this year, including an added skate instruction program for the community youth. We have established two skating surfaces, one standard size ice and one smaller rink for the 'tikes' to skate...
The Children’s Disability Support Network (CDSNetwork) will connect families with resources to navigate the healthcare system and all available resources related to a child’s needs based upon a diagnosis of a disability (or disabilities). CDSNetwork will connect families with other...
Sage (Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton) provides a number of social service programs for the most vulnerable and at-risk seniors in Edmonton.<!--more--> This Full House is a program that supports seniors with severe hoarding behaviour. The Sage Safe House provides...
#YEGSEMICOLON Mental Health Festival - this one day event brings together people living with mental illness, caregivers and the resources that are operating to provide supports. Open to all ages, there are activities and entertainment designed to help reduce social...
Our idea is called Leaders Now. It is a ‘Pay it Forward’ concept where a 12-week mentoring program, Kids Now, is facilitated by its alumni. Kids Now is a free after-school program delivered to grade 7 and 8 students which...
To provide an individual first aid kit to as many Ground Search and Rescue volunteers in Alberta and the NWT as possible.
The Community Village want to create a new larger modern classroom. GP Volunteer Services bureau is a heavy user of our classroom and need an adequate space to receive at least 20 clients and allow the implementation of new programs....
Reaching out into the community serving Christmas day, Easter Drop in for seniors at a no cost
To convert a basement storage area into the perfect place for youth to participate in safe, healthy, recreational activities while under the guidance of a skilled youth worker – the Fledglings’ Flat!! In particular, in order to offer this program...
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...
For several years, the Foundation has organized a conference for high school students in the Edmonton area on Gandhian principles aimed at building peaceful communities, conflict resolution, diversity, and equality. We want to do similar work with junior high school...
Imagine trying to navigate your way through the legal system in a country that is new to you, and that has a justice system you don’t understand - one that is entirely different than the one you grew up with....
Edmonton's Food Bank does its best to make sure families and children have an adequate supply of nutritious food. Summer can be a difficult time for those who struggle with food insecurity, especially for children who don't have access to...
DirectHer Network (“DirectHer”) is a collective of seven, young professional women. Based on our varied professional and volunteer experiences, we are dedicated to empowering Alberta women aged 20 to 45 with the knowledge and confidence needed to serve as board...
The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta (SBHANA) offers a Support Fund to assist persons with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus with the cost of specialized leisure and recreational equipment, medical equipment, services such as specialized lessons or camps...
Mother Earth’s Children’s Charter School is fortunate enough to occupy a large portion of mostly undeveloped land, which allows for us to use the outdoors as an extension of our classroom space. However, it has become increasingly evident that having...
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the Relief of Poverty (Edmonton Particular Council) is a social justice organization that has been serving the disadvantaged in the Capital Region of Alberta since 2000. We are part of a worldwide...
We would like to make engaging animated short videos that engage students in global issues such as water as a human right and food security. Change for Children (CFC) is a registered charitable organization based in Edmonton, Alberta that has...
More Albertans than ever are surviving cancer; yet survivorship care is not part of our health care system. Simple health behavior changes can have an enormous impact on survivorship, including improved quality of life, decreased anxiety, improved mood and a...
Kamikaze Punishment Foundation Anti-Bully Seminars and weekly children's training programs. "BE A BUDDY NOT A BULLY PROGRAM" There are 5 Martial arts classes per week with highly qualified coaches in each discipline of Jujitsu, Taekwondo, Boxing, Judo, Kickboxing & Wrestling....
A 2016 report from the Institute of Museums and Library Services found that a museum is a “hub for members of the public to engage in informal learning, access collections for educational or aesthetic purposes, and participate in civic dialogue.”...
Our goal is to introduce key Albertan musical artists and industry to a handpicked delegation of industry professionals from the UK and Europe, and to facilitate two, 5-band showcases, one in Edmonton and one in Calgary, on Sunday, October 9...
Our idea is to REVITALIZE the outdoor recreation space around our Community Hall. With the impact of the Covid19 pandemic resulting in more people spending more time at home and in their community AND the demand for large outdoor spaces...
Black Owned Market Edmonton is a volunteer collective whose aim is to uplift, build and support Black owned businesses, entrepreneurs and creatives in the Edmonton area. Through the Field Law Community Fund we will be able to contribute to economic...
The Community-Based Doula Project is a collaboration between local Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) trainer Sonya Duffee, Espirito Edmonton, and Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative. By training multicultural health brokers and others from different cultural community organizations to become Certified...
In 2012, I met my partner, Doug Visser on an organic agricultural tour of Cuba. Little did we know that we lived 15 minutes apart in Edmonton. He lives on the best vegetable growing land in central Alberta, on a...
We value the human animal bond and our spay and neuter program (includes vaccines, microchip, anti-parasite treatment) helps to maintain that bond. Many of the owners we help are struggling with mental illness, trauma and addiction and helping their animal...
Opera NUOVA is an Edmonton-based arts organization that bridges the gap between university arts education and the professional arena of opera and music theatre. It is dedicated to training emerging classical and music theatre vocalists, and every May/June brings artists...
"BE A BUDDY NOT A BULLY PROGRAM" Kamikaze Punishment Foundation Anti-Bully weekly children's training programs offered Monday thru Friday. There are 5 days Martial arts classes per week of amateur sports of boxing, judo, taekwondo, karate and wrestling classes with...
Many young people coming to our city from different countries are in need of strong community bonds and positive peer support. The Kokopelli Choir Association, which is a world-renowned community-based non-profit choir family, can be incredibly meaningful in establishing and...
The Birth Society’s mission is to help create empowered communities by providing inclusive opportunities to access birth support services and facilitate education in the greater Edmonton area. Our vision: Shifting Birth Culture. The Birth Society aims to “Shift Birth Culture”...
In October 2012, in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library, Eva Bostrand started a choir for men who access the services of the downtown library (e.g. social services, support, comfort, and warmth). After each rehearsal the men are given a...
This project is to co-produce (co-developed by people with lived experience of mental illness and Prosper Place staff) and co-facilitate (co-delivered through workshops, focus groups and seminars) two educational courses at Prosper Place. The focus of these courses will be:...
There is a need for inclusive playground equipment in the community of Parkland County. We would like to have 4 accessible swings installed at 4 community parks. There is currently none in rural Parkland County. Equal access in all areas...
Most women and children who are the victims of abuse experience despair, violence, loneliness, lack of resources and isolation, among others. Without tools to process past trauma and present stresses, they often have great difficulty coping with their negative emotions....
Established in 2004, Level is a Canadian charitable organization that has been combatting injustice and advancing equality in rights and opportunities for 14 years. Our mission is to levels barriers to justice by disrupting stereotypes, building empathy and advancing human...
Late Night Fun and Focus for Our Youth The Idea: To support youth with positive, fun activities after-hours. An active, positive person would be hired to run late-night programming (9 or 10 pm. to midnight to 1:00 a.m) for our...
Mentoring provides children and youth with a caring adult mentor who will become a mentor support – that is, an important person in their life who they can seek guidance from and rely on for support. In the context of...
The Edmonton Reggae Festival Society would like to bring to Edmonton some top international and independent Reggae musicians to participate in the 3rd Edmonton Reggae Festival. This family friendly event combines a diverse genre of reggae music, in a festival...
The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) campus is one of Canada’s largest hospital networks. Comprising the Walter Mackenzie Health Science Centre, the Mazankowski Heart Institute, the Stollery Children’s Hospital, and the Kaye Edmonton Clinic, the UAH services a region as...
The Westlock Child Care Society is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides quality child care in Westlock and surrounding areas. We currently offer three programs: day care, out-of-school care, and licensed day homes. Our mission is to provide quality options...
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta (SBHANA) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus through advocacy, education, and support. SBHANA addresses the key issue of individuals having ".....significantly lower...
Kinette clubs across the country work to better their communities, enhance the well-being of Canadians and improve the environment. The Association boasts a proud history dedicated to fostering life-long friendships while ‘Serving the Community’s Greatest Need’. The Smoky Lake Kinette...
The idea is build a place our community can gather and create fun outdoor occasions, group gatherings, enjoy outings and also a special place for our volunteer community team to host a multitude of community events. We would build a...
Our First Link program is an early intervention program that connects people living with dementia to the Alzheimer Society for services and support. Often, when a person receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or other dementia, they are given a prescription...
The Oskayak Police Academy is a program that is driven by Indigenous organizations and police supported. The objective of the program is to build relationships between Indigenous youth and Edmonton police officers, and this is done by creating a culturally...
Hunter in the Making Mentorship Program seeks to provide Urban Inuit with the opportunity to gain contemporary and traditional skills and knowledge required to hunt, harvest and prepare a country food for safe and sustainable consumption. The goal of this...
Fort McMurray male youth have recently started a traditional pow wow drum group. It was a request from the youth to have an activity in the community that connected them to their roots. What started off as a small request,...
The new Gene Zwozdesky Centre at Norwood will be home to one of the most innovative and leading-edge facilities providing integrated care for seniors in Edmonton and area. The centre provides a home to many seniors while additional medical programs...
Urban Ag High aims to build a community of practice around urban agricultural projects in Edmonton; connecting educators, resources and skills in order to provide experiential learning opportunities for junior and senior high school students. Program Objectives: -Develop and deliver...
My name is Kiera Lyons I am a High-Performance Coach, Athlete Director and Manager of Goliath High Performance in Edmonton, a gym located on the west side of the city. My background is deeply rooted in sports and training, modalities...
The Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) is a movement to improve the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada. CS4L links sport, education, recreation and health and aligns community, provincial and national programming. CS4L Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework...
Foundation for Cohesive Communities' idea is to have communication boards set up around our community in about 10 different parks to start. (I have included a picture of the communication board) These communication boards will and can be used by...
Every newborn baby has the right to the best possible care in those first critical months of the child’s development regardless of their parents social, economic, racial and financial situation. That care should include a safe place to sleep, the...
For over 22 years Starfish Family Resources has been supporting Alberta’s children and families transitioning through a divorce or separation. We have partnered with over 110 community-based organizations (schools, churches and non-profit agencies) to deliver the Internationally acclaimed Rainbows program,...
For over a decade, Sing for Life Society of Alberta has brought the performing arts to marginalized communities in Edmonton, with a focus on women in conflict with the law and men experiencing economic challenges. We provide choral programming, music...
Thousands of homeless, abandoned and surrendered animals across Alberta depend on Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) each year. AARCS provides a safe haven for these animals and a second chance at a new beginning. It has become crucial for...
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...
Since 2003, the Ice on Whyte Festival has taken place in the Old Strathcona area of Edmonton every January. The festival offers 8 days of outdoor winter fun for 40,000 visitors that consist of families, young professionals and new Canadians....
Pilgrims Hospice Society (PHS) provides supportive and compassionate family-centred care to enhance the quality and dignity of life for those diagnosed with a progressive, life-threatening illness, as well as solace to those who are bereaved. For over 20 years, PHS...
Mental Health Copilots (MHC) is a non-profit, Edmonton-based organization that aims to share accessible mental health resources. MHC was founded in 2019 by 3 University of Alberta students, based on an idea gifted to them by a professor. MHC holds...
Kindergarten is the foundation of a child, during which time teachers and educational staff have the opportunity to instill a sense of confidence and love of learning. We know that a number of students are arriving in the Kindergarten classroom...
The period of adolescences (Erik Erikson's stage five) development begins as early as ten years old and lasts past age eighteen is a period of immense importance. It is during this period that the youth develops their own sense of...
Iron Sharpens Iron is designed to strengthen skills for at risk youth and young people aged 12 to 24 years. According to supported research from Mental Health Canada, mental health issues first develop during adolescence or early adulthood (aged 12...
Our existing community garden was established by the Alberta Parenting for the Future Association many years ago, but turned over to us last year. It was always operated as more of a rental plot operation than a true community garden,...
The Silver Skate Festival is a 10-Day celebration that invites visitors to experience the beauty and diversity of winter programming in Edmonton. Celebrating 31 years in 2021, Silver Skate Festival represents Edmonton's diverse multicultural community and embraces winter as a...
The Nature of Writing is a new online resource that enhances writing instruction across the curriculum and gives students free access to high-quality lessons and exercises. This project, which is currently under construction, is about building bridges between universities and...
My idea is to create a community outreach event in March 2016. This event, called "First Conversations," creates a space of inclusion where members of the immigrant community can enter into dialogue about what it means to be LGBTQ in...
Muslim women are often a visible target for marginalization and stereotypes and this has led to the need for empowerment and a celebration of their many contributions. Our dream to publish a quarterly magazine aims to meet the immediate need...
SOUND OFF will be the first Deaf Theatre Festival in Canadian history. Both the UK and the USA have several theatre companies dedicated to Deaf artists and audiences. Canada has none. The primary aim of SOUND OFF is to increase...
As a result of increasing accessibility and removing barriers to our programs and services, SGPL has partnered with many organizations in our community to better serve our residents. Based on the success of our Literacy Backpacks, one partnership project we...
We are proposing funding be used specifically to enhance literacy and homework programs, which happens across all nine of our clubs for all children and youth who attend. Via this existing programming, we’re targeting newcomer, immigrant and Aboriginal children and...
Jasper Place Wellness Centre (JPWC) and its Food4Good division are piloting the “Good Food 2 Go” program, which will provide access to healthy, affordable food while developing food skills and engaging people in meaningful activity at home. This program will...
YWCA Camp Yowochas has been offering overnight camps and outdoor education on the shores of Lake Wabamun since 1916. Over 100 youth groups, and over 1400 summer campers, visit camp each year for team building, outdoor education, and leadership training....
Play has been shown to have immense benefits for children and adults alike. Yet the best kinds of play—unstructured, creative, exploratory—do not always come naturally to parents and are not always available to children. We propose to host a series...
Gentle Giants is a registered not-for-profit. The money raised will go 100% to support families with legal assistance with deal with child protective services. Government is often to quick to apprehend children and the power that social workers have to...
We have a number of YouthWrite camp applicants (ages 11-17) who are unable to attend our camp because of limited financial means. We'd like to fund four kids to attend our multidisciplinary camps in Edmonton and Bragg Creek. (Please note...
GLOW GIRLS is a program that can enrich girls ages 8 – 14 with the self-confidence to step out and be their authentic self without being self-absorbed. GLOW provides powerful programs by engaging girls in discussions about pre-teen/teen topics such...
Sport Central is a children's charity that provides free sport equipment to under privileged children from 4 to 17 years old. Providing kids free equipment enables them to participate in sport who could not otherwise do so. Our Bicycle Program...
The Calgary Stampede is an exciting time of year that brings the best of our city to citizens, visitors and the communities we live in. It’s a time where people loosen their collars, dust off their belt buckles boots and...
The Boys & Girls club of Whitecourt & District provides a safe and supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence. We provide them with opportunities for building life skills,...
During this time of social distancing, seriously ill children can’t go outside, play and be distracted like healthy children can. Starlight children have pre-existing conditions and are exponentially at risk as they are strongly immunocompromised. Many of these families have...
For people living with multiple sclerosis, accessing government, social, health and community supports and services can be an insurmountable barrier. Some of the barriers people living with MS face are access to and issues with long term disability, income supports,...
Our idea involves the improvement of our website including the publicizing of our comprehensive Mental Health Resource Database in an easy to use and navigate online platform. We currently have an extensive database of various types of mental health resources...
"The Law in Colour: Canadian LGBTQ+ Cases" is a set of five illustrated short stories whose plots are derived from Canadian case law and an accompanying lesson plan. The purpose and benefit to the community of "The Law in Colour"...
The St. Albert Amplify Festival provides an inclusive space for youth to express their truest sense of identity through the arts. By youth for youth, the festival empowers young people to explore their artistic potential, while at the same time...
This year alone in Canada 8000 people will be diagnosed with bladder cancer and 80,000 people are currently living with it. This means that there are 8800 people in Alberta and 2000 people in Edmonton living with bladder cancer. Bladder...
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...
In the past at Empowered Me, we have held workshops for teen girls in silo. As we empowered them, we realized that we also needed to strengthen parenting skills to enhance the parent-child/teen relationship. There is a disconnect because we...
GWDS’s idea is to increase the opportunity for artists to develop and to support the creation of important new artistic projects. By implementing a Residency Program throughout our season we will provide Albertan artists with high-quality rehearsal space, free of...
The Edmonton Nature Centre Foundation (ENCF) was established in 1979 with a mandate to raise funds for the ongoing development of the John Janzen Nature Centre. Our newest project includes the redevelopment of an existing exhibit room to create Edmonton's...
To purchase equipment including paddles, balls and a ball machine to utilize in teaching youth and juniors the sport of pickleball in Strathcona County. For those youth that are from disadvantaged circumstances we would provide them with a free paddle...
The Assignment Saving Lives bursary program, funded entirely by philanthropic donors, invites students to help recruit the next generation of blood donors as a crucial part of Canada’s Lifeline. It’s an opportunity for students over the age of 17 in...
Our foundation was established in 2016 and we've been operating in Sierra Leone. We are very much wanting to work with the greater Edmonton African community groups to foster and to support adolescent girls. Our mission is to Protect, Educate,...
Aboriginal Relations - Bridging cultural gaps and establishing common understanding of the Indigenous Community/worldview within the inner city community and with the wider community of Edmonton including interfaith communities How? 1. Gatherings - Inner city - Create meaningful "Family Gatherings"...
This new program “Game Plan” will be a comprehensive mental health program that will assist athletes, coaches & team staff as well as parents & billets: To learn about mental health, mental illness and substance use. To build...
Our idea is a YESS colouring book, entitled “Difficult Realities” that will feature artwork from the youth who access our services, as well as from Allison Tunis, the Artist in Residence at our Armoury Resource Centre (ARC). The book will...
Sing for Life has been operating the New Beginnings choir for women serving sentences at Edmonton Institution for Women (the federal prison for women) since 2006. Over the past two years, we have made plans to expand this program to...
We host an annual "Men's Mental Health" event every February in our community. We partner with the local men's hockey team and bring in a guest speaker whose message is related to the topic of mental health. We have found...
Bissell Centre offers several programs that work with people experiencing homelessness or individuals and families who are unstably housed. Some of the people we work with have poor credit, no references, a criminal history, and other screening barriers which can...