Syrian refugee families celebrate the holidays with a Christmas party

The initial recipients, Food Banks Canada and Second Harvest, will each receive up to $10 million in funding to further distribute through individual applications to eligible food banks and not-for-profit community-based organizations (known as ultimate recipients) to acquire and distribute food to families in need. Eligible community-based organizations are encouraged to use the Community Support Stream Initial Recipient Finder to determine which organization best serves their geographic area and needs.

The province is providing $2.5 million to support those affected by gender-based violence. The funding will support 36 community organizations across the province “to end gender based violence,” with 14 in Calgary, seven in Edmonton, four in southern Alberta, seven in central Alberta and four in northern Alberta.

The Macquarie Group Foundation is marking 10 years of fundraising for local charities, raising more than $16 million for 27 organizations in Calgary since 2015. The initiative brings together staff, clients and energy-sector partners to support programs and services across the city.