Description of Charity/Foundation: Community LAMDA is a registered charity (since 1987) that provides staff-supported, affordable, apartment-style homes as a foundation for stability and wellness for adults living in Calgary who experience mental illness (particularly schizophrenia). The LAMDA Board oversees operation of two apartment buildings (62 occupants total), owned by Calgary Housing Company, and two full-time […]
Description of Organization:Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) Committee first formed in 1979 by a group of concerned citizens who wanted to assist with the settlement of Indochinese refugees fleeing the aftermath of the Vietnam War. A year later, C.A.R.E. became a registered non-profit society. In 1982 it received status as a charitable organization. For over […]
Description of Organization:BEAM Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of kids & youth in Calgary, Alberta. Our mission is to provide accessible and affordable wellness programs to children and youth who are sick, recovering, have special needs, or who come from low-income backgrounds. Description of Role:Call for Volunteer! […]
Description of Charity/Foundation:Empowered Futures a non-profit organization, and charity addressing the increasing rate of mental health issues in emerging adults (18-29 years of age) struggling to transition from adolescence to adulthood. We provide access to resources that will build their capability to be mentally well through virtually accessible formal mentorships, life skills workshops, and resources. […]
Description of Charity/Foundation: The Edmonton Youth Justice Committee Society works with youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who have been charged with a criminal offence. We are part of the extra judicial sanctions program provided through the province. We utilize a restorative justice circle process involving the youth, their primary supports, such as […]
Description of Charity/Foundation: Multicultural Family Resource Society (MFRS) was built by and for immigrant and refugee families who dared to dream of an inclusive, equitable, and intercultural Edmonton. We work as a collaborative, intercultural community to address the poverty and exclusion many newcomers face. As a community we lead in parent and youth programming that […]
Description of Charity/Foundation: The Canadian Club of Calgary will celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2017. Along with its affiliates across Canada, the Canadian Club of Calgary is a non-profit organization that provides a space for conversation and reflection about Canada in Calgary. The Club is involved with Canadian Citizenship, Flag Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies […]
Description of Charity/Foundation: IABC Edmonton is a professional association that prefers to do without the stuffiness that sometimes accompanies business events. Our more than 450 members range from students to seasoned professionals. As members of IABC Edmonton, they’re part of a strong and growing community that understands their passion for communication. We get together to […]
Description of Charity/Foundation: Friends of Reader Rock Garden Society (FoRRGS) is inviting applications for the following Board positions – Vice President & Treasurer. FoRRGS is a non-profit, volunteer advisory group that works in conjunction with the City of Calgary to uphold the integrity and beauty of this Legacy Park/Garden and National Historic Site. FoRRGS is […]
Description of Charity/Foundation:Terra – Centre Teen Parent is a not for profit agency that has been providing programs and services to pregnant and parenting teens and their children in the Edmonton area for 49 years. With a staff compliment of 65 full time employees and a diverse range of 10 programs, Over 1,000 teen parents […]