Organismes sans but lucratif à Calgary

The Alberta Camping Association is a not-for-profit organization and a community of camp professionals, seasonal employees, volunteers, and supporters of organized summer and youth camps. We are committed to the highest standards of quality and safety, offering a Standards & Accreditation program, education and resources for member camp programs and facilities in Alberta.   The ACA is guided in its mission and values by five core values: Community Sustainability Quality Impact Growth

Judo Canada is the national sport governing body for the sport of judo in Canada and has overall authority to provide leadership in promotion and development as well as govern all aspects of Judo in Canada and to select and prepare Canadian teams for international competition. Judo Canada is a not-for-profit Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Association operating under a board of directors elected by provincial / territorial members.

Junior Achievement is the largest youth education organization in Canada focusing on entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness skills. JA serves students from coast to coast, and work in partnership with educators, volunteers, and businesses to help youth expand their potential, engage in their own economic development, and contribute to the strength of their community and Canada's economy. JA Southern Alberta reaches over 28,000 students each year with the help of volunteers and community partners who share in our mission to inspire young Albertans to succeed in the global economy.

The JA Southern Alberta charter was launched in 1960 as Junior Achievement, and is a member of JA Canada. It has grown into an organization that operates through 6 offices across southern Alberta, reaching 31,000 students in grades 3-12 every year. With the help of local school boards, companies dedicated to youth success, multiple Rural Leadership Councils, and a committed board, we are positioned to grow even further. Junior Achievement is the link between education and the business world, giving youth the confidence and knowledge they need to define personal success, enhance their workforce readiness and pursue their dreams and aspirations.

JunioTech Youth Development Society (JYDS) is the non profit organization based in Calgary.  Our mission is to create more opportunities and exposure to robotics and coding for students of all ages in Calgary area. Led by Robotics Champions of Alberta, JYDS regularly organizes free Hackathons and educational events for students. YYC kids interested in learning more are invited to join highly popular JunioTech Kids Academy 12 week classes (www.juiniotech.com) that give them necessary skills to participate in programming competitions, organized by leading world renown tech universities and JunioTech. It comes at no surprise that JunioTech lead instructors are highly qualified, come with the teaching experience from highly ranked Universities such as UBC and Princeton.

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service. We offer professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text- based support to young people in both English and French. Kids can reach us by phone, text, mobile app and through our website whenever and wherever they want.  

L’Arche Calgary is a welcoming community where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life, work, and growth in an environment of friendship and belonging. Since 1973, we have provided supportive housing, day programs, and personalized care, fostering mutual respect, dignity, and inclusion. Our five homes, Tamarack Day Program, and Supported Independent Living Program empower individuals with disabilities to thrive. As part of the L’Arche Federation, we are united by a common mission to celebrate the unique gifts of every person and to build a world where belonging and community are at the heart of everything we do.

L’Arche Calgary is a community, made up of five Group Homes in Calgary, a Supported Independent Living Program (SILP), and a Tamarack Day Program. L’Arche Calgary supports adults with intellectual disabilities. It is a place where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life in a community designed to bring out the best in everyone, physically, mentally, and spiritually. We celebrate the unique value of every person and recognize our need for one another.  We strive to make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, by revealing them through mutually transforming relationships. We foster an environment in our community that responds to the changing needs of our members while being faithful to the core values of our founding story. In L'Arche, the beauty of a mutual relationship is exemplified every single day. We share our spirituality, pray with and for one another, welcome guests and neighbors, host family and friends, prepare and eat meals together, work together on daily chores, celebrate birthdays, holidays, and other milestones, and we even plan outings and go on vacations together. Life in L’Arche is lived and experienced together!

Legacy Place Society, a registered non-profit charitable organization, was established in 1997 by a dedicated group of Calgary and Edmonton Police Officers. Over the years, it has evolved into a resilient pillar of support with a mandate to alleviate the distinctive challenges faced by first responders and military personnel. Recognizing the profound impact of their experiences on both individuals and their families, Legacy Place Society operates with a mission to cultivate resilience within these communities. The organization offers a range of services, including a confidential distress helpline, emergency housing, and educational partnerships focused on suicide awareness, intervention, mental well-being, and resiliency. This comprehensive approach positions Legacy Place Society as a vital support system for those navigating the unique challenges of the first responder and military environments. The target audience for Legacy Place Society is inherently predisposed to responding to highly traumatic situations, encompassing scenarios such as high-conflict situations, sexual assault/violence, child predators, trafficking, murders, and senior abuse. Additionally, members of the First Responders, Military, and Veterans community routinely face incidents involving attempted and completed suicides. The distressing reality emerges when a peer succumbs to suicide, eliciting a profound sense of responsibility, inadequacy, and failure among their colleagues, who are professionally expected to protect and serve. This burden is further exacerbated when individuals within this community grapple with suicidal thoughts themselves. Legacy Place Society actively works to break the ongoing stigma associated with mental health by validating the individuals accessing the phone line. The organization is committed to educating people, fostering an environment where individuals can openly discuss mental health, and empowering them to live healthier lives. Despite increased awareness, resources, and attention directed towards employee mental health, there remains uncertainty regarding the competence of support agencies to comprehend the unique perspectives of first responders. Ensuring complete confidentiality and avoiding re-traumatization when addressing their concerns is of paramount importance. Legacy Place boasts a robust track record of trust and a proven ability to guide callers with empathy and effectiveness towards additional assistance, providing a valuable resource for those within this specialized and challenging field. Mission: “Providing empathetic support that builds resiliency individually and within our First Responder and Military Families.” The organization's mission is to provide confidential and empathetic support, fostering resilience on an individual level and within the broader First Responder and Military community. Grounded in a commitment to understanding the unique challenges faced by these communities, Legacy Place Society emphasizes the importance of empathy in creating a supportive environment. By focusing on building resilience, the organization aims not only to address immediate challenges but also to empower individuals and families to navigate future adversities with strength and fortitude. Philosophy/Principles: Grounded in a set of core values—Family, Empathy, Diversity, Confidentiality, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Integrity—Legacy Place Society operates as a bridge of possibilities. This involves strategic collaboration with services and charities specific to each individual service, avoiding duplication of existing programs. The organization's philosophy centers around providing evidence-based, tailored support that respects the diverse backgrounds and experiences within the first responder and military communities. Vision: That all First Responder and Military Personnel have user friendly access to resources to build resiliency and reduce the stigma of mental health concerns as an individual and/or as a family. Goals: Legacy Place Society's primary goal is to fortify individuals and their families within these communities, enabling them to navigate the inherent challenges of their professions. This involves addressing the emotional and physical strain, vicarious trauma, operational stress injuries, and various stressors affecting both individuals and their families. The organization strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment that acknowledges the well-being of both individuals and their families, ensuring stability amid the demanding nature of their daily work.

As a vibrant and open space for creativity, Leighton Art Centre inspires us to explore, appreciate, and create. We operate a heritage home, museum, galleries, outdoor trails, and education centre in the Alberta foothills, southwest of Calgary. Our 80-acre facility welcomes approximately 20,000 visitors each year who come to enjoy our exhibitions, landscape, and programs.

The Community Development Program (Dream Team) embodies the commitment at Lidi Wellness to community impact by offering no-cost  consultancy services to individuals, particularly those at risk, who aspire to start their own businesses. There will be a special emphasis on creating various kinds of co-operative organizations that empower all staff members,  Through strategic partnerships with local organizations like The Mustard Seed and Calgary Drop-In Centre, the program identifies and supports clients, providing them with mentorship, resources, and tailored guidance to help turn their entrepreneurial visions into reality.

I wanted to create a safe space where we can all share our experiences and our journey with each other.   You will find lots of purple and butterflies on this page.  Purple is the recognized color for Eating Disorder Awareness and butterflies have always represented freedom from the disorder for my daughter. Our daughter and I are collaborating on this site together – we are both sharing our stories and the different sides of the journey.  This has been integral to her recovery from an eating disorder and it has been therapeutic for me to work through all the associated emotions.  I am writing this as a mother, not as a former RN and so much of what I share is written for other parents, not medical professionals. Eating disorders are very often a private subject, not shared with others.  We are opening up our lives and sharing what worked and what didn’t work for us.  Every journey is different and you will have to find what works best for you.  This is not intended to be a place for medical advice, so please seek medical advice if you or a loved one is facing this. Finally, Living in Grace became how we had to learn to live.  My daughter had to learn that grace was a safe space to grow, and fail.  I had to learn that I had to extend grace to her when I often didn’t understand.  Grace is an amazing place to live, where we both learned to be kind to ourselves and each other through the journey of an eating disorder.