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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
“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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 membership of approximately 170...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
AARCS is a grass-roots animal welfare organization based in Calgary, Alberta with a foundation of compassion and kindness of its hardworking staff, volunteers, foster homes and supporters. As a result, thousands of homeless animals have been saved. There is no...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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),...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As an incorporated business we would like to bring dance & extracurricular activities to an area of the city that is not yet housing a dance school for its residents. The SE is a highly populated area of the city...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...