Formed in 1997, The Victoria Park Business Improvement Area (BIA)* is a not-for-profit business association that represents more than 350 merchants and businesses in the community of Victoria Park. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, the BIA works to promote and improve the area and is an advocate on important community issues.

Victoria Park is located in the Beltline just south of the downtown core, with boundaries roughly extending east to west from the Elbow River to 4th St SW, and north to south from the CPR tracks near 10th Ave to 17th Ave S.

Membership is automatic for business falling within the BIA boundaries.

At Volunteer Calgary, we take pride in linking people with local nonprofit community organizations, supporting persons with disabilities, new Canadians, corporations and professionals connect to organizations in and around the city, helping individuals develop skills to advance their careers, and developing knowledge resources that support effective and efficient volunteer capacity.

The Society works to:

a) to preserve, protect, and restore naturally functioning ecosystems within the Weaselhead Natural Environment Park, Calgary
b) to advance the education of the public in conservation and environmental protection
c) to provide curriculum-based educational field-trips for schools and other groups

Walking With Our Sisters Calgary is a grassroots group of Calgarians working together to bring the Art Installation and Ceremony to Calgary, happening April 29 to May 13, hosted in partnership at the Riddell Library and Learning Centre Mount Royal University.

Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada is responsible for coordinating, growing and developing towed water sports from initiation to high performance. Responsible for the overall health of the sport in collaboration with our Provincial Sport Organizations, WSWC leads through proactive advocacy, strengthened partnerships, effective communications and coordinated leadership.

Representing several interest groups in the sport, Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada has been in the business of serving the towed water sports community since 1949. A non-profit organization, Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada is the sole national sport governing body and recognized water ski and wake sport authority in Canada, representing all competitive Canadian towed water sports including adaptive water ski & wakeboard, barefoot, marathon, show ski, wakeboard, wake park, wakesurf, wakeskate, and water ski.

As the national association, WSWC is also responsible for high performance, national championships, and developing the national programming for grassroots development, coaching and long term athlete development.

The Western Canada Peer Training Society (WCPTS) is dedicated to fostering peer support communities that inspire hope, enhance resilience, and promote well-being. Through specialized training and mentorship, WCPTS equips individuals with lived experience to support others, creating inclusive and supportive environments. The organization also offers practicum placements, mentorship, and monthly community practice sessions, providing ongoing growth opportunities for peer supporters.

The Wild Rose Neurological Network is a nonprofit organization based in Calgary,
Alberta, dedicated to assisting individuals with mobility issues caused by neurological
disorders such as MS, Parkinson's Disease, and brain injury. Founded on March 23,
2021, it aims to provide access to mobility devices that are not covered by the
Medical Services Plan (MSP). The organization operates without a fancy office space,
ensuring that all profits directly benefit its clients.

The Women’s Centre is a women-only space which provides services and referrals for all women, as well as a place where women can come and build community. We work with a unique peer model, where women are recognized as the experts in their own lives and volunteers work as women helping other women. We offer women referrals, basic needs assistance, peer support, and many other services. We provide an informal social space where women can come and meet with other women over a coffee or a snack. The Women’s Centre is also a place where women can learn about social issues and work for social change. In general, the Women’s Centre is a very busy and vibrant place to volunteer. <strong>Unless otherwise stated on a posting, our volunteer positions are open to women-identifying individuals who are 18 years old or older.</strong>

<h3>Building healthy communities for over a century</h3>
Since our inception in 1902, YMCA Calgary has evolved into a vibrant charity offering health and wellness programs, leadership and community outreach programs, child care, and day and overnight camps.

YMCA Calgary offers six health and wellness facilities, six child development centres with licensed child care, two outdoor camp sites and dozens of community program sites across the city. We deliver programs, services and opportunities to help Calgarians connect, build life-long skills, and keep active and healthy.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. As outlined in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, <a href="https://stratplan.ymcagta.org/"><strong>Ignite the Light</strong></a>, we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In the future we see for our region, everyone will have opportunities to shine their brightest.

Mirroring the diversity we’re privileged to have in the GTA, our YMCA offers a variety of programs responding to the needs of our communities. For 170 years, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has provided opportunities for people to shine through a variety of programs and services including health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.

YW Calgary is dedicated to supporting women and their families to thrive in a safe and equitable community by providing programs and services from shelter and housing to counselling, childcare, language instruction and supports to be economically prosperous. Our mission is prevention, intervention, empowerment and leadership for the benefit of women and their families. Our team brings together expertise from diverse backgrounds to support and advocate for all women and their families.

YouCreate is a Calgary non-profit company founded to promote artistic and musical community service projects. We also have a UCalgary club chapter which mirrors our projects. Every two years we focus on a new overarching theme. 2020 and 2021 focused on helping communities during the COVID-19 pandemic with fundraisers for the Drop-In Center, Calgary Food Bank, and more. In 2022 and 2023, we have been exploring the challenges faced by Indigenous communities through our podcast series: mynistypiksiiks (Many Different Birds). Our core mission and values include:

- Educating the youth about local and global issues
- Inspiring the world with youth changemakers
- Empowering youth with skills, resources, and opportunities to become global leaders
- Promoting inclusion through cultural awareness
- Promoting creativity through aspiring youth artists, innovators, and musicians
- Collaborating with other non-profit organizations