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Our organization raises funds each year to take Children to Disneyland for one magical day. From all the applications we receive we choose the most needy and deserving children to experience a most magical thrilling day, unlike anything they have...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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"...
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...
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...
Accessing quality mental health services can be difficult for some Albertans. Most people have limited funding through their employee benefits or no funding at all. This leaves many Albertans needing to wait long periods to access free or partially funded...
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...
Watch for Motorcycles is the message we are trying to get out to everyone on the road. The more people are aware of riders, the more likely they are to see us when it is vitally important. We propose to...
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Edmonton Central 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 that currently operates in...
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 NWT Breast Health/Breast Cancer Action Group wants to build cancer peer support in NWT communities, by providing peer support training to cancer survivors from each region of the NWT. In the great majority of NWT communities there are no...
"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...
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...
Our group of volunteers plans fundraising events for organizations that help improve the lives of people living with mental illness. We also strive to raise awareness and reduce stigma by creating opportunities for people with lived experience to become engaged...
This program helps students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 get the school supplies needed to start the school year when their parents are otherwise unable to afford them. Working with the school boards we ensure that families most in need...
Food security has been identified as a global challenge in countless studies and reports, and Edmonton is no different. There are thousands of people in the Edmonton area who are unable to afford or access healthy, nutritious, and culturally appropriate...
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...
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...
YWCA Yellowknife wants to expand its successful GirlSpace program by responding to the need for traditional, on-the-land activities by holding a Grrrl Power on-the-land camps/retreats which would be the first of its kind in Yellowknife. At the retreat, girls would...
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...
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...
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...
Yellowknife seminars open to all children and youth to attend. Seminars are specifically designed to help the youth understand what bullying really is and how it negatively effects the community. We layout out safe and practical ways of dealing with...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Linking Generations (LG) was created in 2004 as a charitable organization whose purpose is to "Bridge the Gap" between generations. Linking Generations provides “mentored and structured visits” aimed at building relationships between seniors and youth in our community. The purpose...
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...
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...
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...
Dialysis is a lifesaving and life-changing process. There are some types of care Northerners need to travel for. Dialysis should not be one of them. Dialysis keeps people alive by cleaning their blood in place of their failed kidneys. The...
Mindfulness has been proven to considerably improve mental and physical health. It improves concentration while decreasing stress, anxiety and irritability. The question is: why aren't we teaching it to kids in schools yet? My name is Lise Villeneuve, I live...
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...
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...
Moving the Mountain (MTM) is an alternative education initiative that focuses on engaging vulnerable youth. MTM aims to provide educational opportunities to youth who are disengaged from traditional school contexts. The program is currently housed in the University of Alberta...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Rotary E-Club of Canada One has started supplying book to children ages 1 to 5 years in the Beaufort Sea area of the NWT. This is administered through the Dollywood Foundation (registered charity)
Camp Connections is a cultural camp for children & youth whose lives have been touched by social services. The Foster Family Coalition of the NWT wishes to hire a Cultural Advisor to help the children and youth re-discover some of their culture While...
Stand Up For Love (SUFL) is an annual benefit concert that raises money for a worthwhile cause. Our fundraising events consist of dedicated young performers and volunteers who use their gifts to give back to the community. The concert showcases...
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...
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....
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...
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...
In recent years, cancer emerged as a growing concern among Fort Good Hope residents. We feel that cancer has become more and more common, and more and more people are dying from cancer. Community members do not have enough knowledge...
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...
To create a craft program and engage 10-15 local youth twice a week to learn traditional sewing and beading skills through the local youth centre. To develop strong relationships between youth, elder and teachers. To create partnerships and having community...
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...
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library program (N.W.T.) was started by the Rotary E-Club of Canada One in March 2014, with the launch in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. The purpose of the program is to improve literacy and therefore the future educational opportunities...
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...
Excel Society is in the process of building a five floor addition to Grand Manor (an apartment hotel providing assisted living to vulnerable Albertans) to accommodate another 64 barrier free suites on four floors. The ground floor will house the...
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...
To provide an individual first aid kit to as many Ground Search and Rescue volunteers in Alberta and the NWT as possible.
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...
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...
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....
Camp Connections is an on the land based adventure camp for children ages 7-18 who have been involved with Social Services in the NWT. Currently Camp Connections is fundraising to rebuild our cookhouse. The cookhouse is the central gathering place...
Special Olympics is committed to enriching the lives of Albertans with an intellectual disability through sport. The primary use of these funds will be to support our 2016 Team Alberta, who will be attending National games in Corner Brook, Newfoundland,...
As we begin to look forward past our 40th anniversary Theatre Network is looking to expand our educational program. At this time we work closely with schools both in Edmonton and surrounding areas to present student matinees for high school...
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,...
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...
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...
Ecology North, Pembina Institute, and Dene Nation are partnering to plan a third Young Leaders’ Summit on Northern Climate Change to be held in August 2015, following successful summits in Inuvik and Yellowknife in 2009 and 2011. This time we...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 YWCA Yellowknife wants to continue a free leadership and empowerment group mentoring program for girls, which is called Y Mentors. Y Mentors creates mentoring groups with an adult woman, two-four girls who are 11-13 years old, and one girl...
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...
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 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...
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...
The cancer journey brings many emotional, physical and practical challenges. While in Edmonton for cancer treatment, some NWT cancer survivors have experienced the benefits of cancer psychosocial support programs. However, such programs do not exist in the NWT. The NWT...
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 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...
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...
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...
With wind in her sails, a local author will use the theatre to create awareness and raise funds for research in the disease from which she suffers. Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare and terminal neurological movement disorder, is little...
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...
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...
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....
We are the Alberta Not-for-Profit Case Competition (ANPCC), and our idea aims to educate students and not-for profit groups about the tangible links that can be formed between the two parties. As a Business club at the University of Alberta,...
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,...
To host a week of experiential activities focused on diversity and inclusion. Inclusion Fusion uses an approach to open safe spaces to explore and experience similarities and differences (intercultural spaces) and learn more about the perspectives that each of us...
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...
Eating disorders (ED) have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, and yet they are surrounded by misconceptions, misinformation, shame and stigma. ED-ucate would help to change that. This one-day symposium in Edmonton, held in February 2016 as part...
We want to implement a program called ELPIS. ELPIS is the ancient Greek Spirit of Hope. Through Hope Circles, Employment Skill Development Workshops, Job Coaching and Recreation activities youth staying in our shelter will develop the skills necessary to maintain...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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"...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Crazy by Design has been delivered for the past 9 years to parents at many Jr and High schools in Calgary and Area. It is fun, funny and very informative. Parents are often amazed at how often they are working...
The 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...
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...
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...
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...
Propellus is fundamentally non-profit organization seeking to improve the effectiveness of charities and non-profits in the Calgary community. Through our own growth, extensive research and experience working with 500+ local non-profits and charities, Propellus knows that healthy culture is essential...
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...
Kids Run Canada (KRC) is an organization founded in 2013 with the vision of getting youth outside playing, though participating in trail-running. KRC offers a summer-long series of trail-running events for youth in central and southern Alberta. The series encourages...
The Little Hippies Foundation is seeking a grant to launch a yoga program for the Boys and Girls Club within their 8 afterschool programs and in their Youth Housing and Shelter programs. Little Hippies believes that every child should have...
Poverty exists in Calgary even though Canada has a relatively healthy economy. Poverty affects a lot of families, children, and seniors. When people lack money to meet their basic needs they are often forced to make difficult choices between things...
Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation ("Wings of Hope") would like to request funding consideration for our Gift of Hope program that touches the lives of qualified low-income individuals who are living with breast cancer. Wings of Hope is a...
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...
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...
This is the 20th anniversary of Make-A-Wish Southern Alberta and in celebration of this milestone we are creating a new and exciting event, Princesses and Superheroes Family Gala. This fun event will allow families to dress up as princesses and...
The National Music Centre (NMC) is a national cultural organization committed to amplifying a love, sharing and understanding of music. NMC is currently building Studio Bell, a new facility from which to deliver a range of programs for music lovers...
Central goals for the Mount Royal University Campus Community Garden (MRUCCG) are to create an accessible garden that fosters inclusive community building and improves health and well being for previously marginalized populations and existing members. This project has been possible...
To hire more staff for our Mealshare concept in Alberta in order to grow our presence in more restaurants and have a greater impact on the community. Mealshare is a buy one, give one hunger relief model for restaurants. Restaurants...
The Making Waves Clean Tech Challenge is a 24-hour challenge that engages students of different disciplines to create an innovative solution that has the potential to have a real and direct sustainable impact on Calgary communities. Students are tasked with...
Peer Support Across the Prairies and Northwest Territories: Offer peer support to members of the legal profession in regional and rural Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Who we are The Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society (Assist) is a charitable society providing...
South Community Market – City of Red Deer and South, specifically for the Bow Valley Corridor including Lake Louise, Canmore, Cochrane and Banff. Category: Education, Healthcare, Oral Health IDEA – I am requesting $25,000 to help provide assistance to families...
The idea we are pitching is the growth of a music program called Calgary Multicultural Orchestra (CMO). CMO is a free music program, where children who participate learn how to read music, play in an orchestra, and build self-esteem and...
The Youth INN Recreation program will offer recreational and developmental activities for vulnerable children and youth who haven’t had access to such opportunities. The program is an expansion and enhancement of the current Early Childhood Development program, which launched in...
Music Calgary is a not-for-profit organization that provides advocacy, education, direction and resources to Calgary musicians and the Calgary music industry. Music Calgary exists to help foster Calgary’s vibrant music scene by furthering the development and exposure for Calgary and...
Summer Play - food for thought and learning for children at risk is a simple idea to provide a safe kid-friendly environment for neighborhood at-risk kids with wholesome food, fun and the opportunity to make new friends. During the summer,...
Third Street Theatre has created a 12 week education program for queer youth. Participants meet once a week for a period of three hours. Industry professionals lead various workshops each week aimed at mentoring participants, fostering their creativity and most...
Ghost River Rediscovery (GRR) has been facilitating transformative outdoor experiences for youth in Southern Alberta for over 20 years. Drawing inspiration and practice from the Indigenous way of knowing and environmental education, two generations of youth have been able to...
The 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...
We aim to create Indigenous ways of knowing, or Indigenous leadership camp in partnership with St. Mary’s First Nations knowledge keepers and elders. This pilot project will set the necessary framework to create an Indigenous Knowledge Camp for course credit...
St. Mary’s Humanities 101 program provides free access to university courses designed for adult learners from disadvantaged populations such as poverty, mental illness, discrimination or homelessness. Some of our students have survived abuse, violence or war and have experienced interruptions...
Spokes For Little Folks is an event that will provide 30-60 under-privileged youths between the ages of 7 and 10 from low-income families with a special once-in-a-lifetime experience. Working with various family-orientated organizations, we will hand-select up to 60 kids...
WFRF is a new therapeutic riding program in Calgary. It is the first Cantra program in the Calgary area. Cantra requires the highest standards of safety/knowledge and instructor knowledge among all therapeutic riding regulatory organizations worldwide. WFRF is in its...
"If you want to make a human being a monster, deny them, at the cultural level, any reflection of themselves." ‐ Junot Diaz, Pulitzer Prize‐winning author Malakas Femmes is a project promoting the visibility and celebration of the diverse lives...
The Twin Views Communal Garden is a project initiated by the Dover Community to re-purpose neglected tennis courts and provide an innovative, sustainable gardening space for the community and adjacent neighbourhoods. This project began about two years ago with a...
We believe that kids who are raised in an enriching environment, with social and academic support, good guidance, safety, healthy food and opportunity to do creative and interesting things are the heartwood of our society. In its 10th year, Cornerstone...
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...
To expand and diversify the Lutsel K’e Community Garden to more sites in the community. The Lutsel K’e Community Garden is a community volunteer based project. It is a collective and collaborative project and involves all community members since 2008....
The problem of depression is far bigger than most people can even imagine. It is insidious and impacts every aspect of one’s life no matter what gender, culture, or status one may be. Three million Canadians will experience depression at some...
The intent of “Aboriginal Fathers Love Their Children Too!” is to develop a Rights for Fathers and Resource booklet and documentary for Aboriginal fathers and grandfathers who are involved in the child welfare, criminal justice and corrections systems to identify...
The Abbottsfield neighbourhood of Edmonton is an economically-depressed area. There is much in the area to lure an unhappy and searching youth into a life of crime and addiction, and little to attract him or her into a life of...
In January, 2014, the Aurora Arts Society took over the management of The Gallery on 47th Street in downtown Yellowknife as the owners no longer had time to commit to its operation. The AAS intends to build on the Gallery’s...
Robin Hood Association is a non-profit, registered, charitable organization committed to assisting individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal best and experience a quality lifestyle. We serve 290 individuals with developmental disabilities in our Adult Services program, many of whom...