Organismes sans but lucratif à Calgary

Organization non for profit

Calgary Rotary Challenger Park CRCP is a predominantly barrier free recreation, sport and wellness facility that was built to be a model of inclusiveness for the community.  The idea was conceived in 1997 and began development in 1999 with the support of the Rotary Clubs of Calgary and Airdrie.   It was felt that people with disabilities required a level playing field that incorporates breaking down barriers in all areas.  The Park is a facility designed to ensure that all individuals, including those with disabilities, will have access to all amenities and services that are afforded to others in the community. Located on 23 acres of land provided by the Calgary Airport Authority, the Park consists of baseball/softball diamonds, a cricket field, a soccer field, a 400-metre running track, a fields event area, basketball courts, tennis courts, administration building, picnic areas, a playground, and 1500 square foot meeting space.  

Operating and manage a sport, recreation and social park in NE Calgary.

The Calgary Society for Healthy Child Development is a charitable organization founded in 1998. We engage in activities that help families develop the skills they need to ensure their children grow up healthy and strong. Our Vision: All children achieve optimal development. Our Mission: The Calgary Society for Healthy Child Development seeks to increase awareness how parents, grandparents, extended family, and childcare providers can promote healthy childhood development, through the ages of birth to 6 years.

We are a non-profit society guided by a deep love of sport and a mission to help sport grow in Calgary. We increase the profile of sport, advocating positive values and benefits. We connect Calgarian to Sport discovery and opportunities through signature FREE events such as All Sport One Day (Kids and Youth / June and August) All Sport One City (Adults & families / February) All Sport One Community (All ages / year round) Sport Festival (All ages / January) We act as a resource for sport organizations, helping them with funding, governance and public profile. We work with multiple levels of government to enhance facility development and utilization.

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit.  Supported by over 3,000 passionate volunteers, our year-round events, 10-Day Celebration, programs and initiatives invest in youth, support agricultural programs, celebrate western culture and make a lasting economic impact in our city.

 

We are a non-profit organization with hundreds of doctors in our membership delivering patient care services.

Wheelchair rugby is a co-ed parasport that is fast, physical, and exciting. CWRA supports our local athletes and encourages new players to come out and give the sport a try!

The Calgary Women's Walking and Friendship Group promotes events to more than 1,500 women daily to help Calgary women grow their circle of female friends. Our website describes the walks, easy hikes, breakfasts, movies, museum visits and other fun social and fitness activities we offer.  It's cost-free to join the group, and the events are largely cost-free on our event site at this link EVENT HOST: We are recruiting volunteer hosts who want to host events for groups of women. Training is provided. You are welcome to host any event that appeals to you. Examples include: yoga, hikes, walks, museum visits, breakfast meetups, you name it. You are your own boss, and you can work remotely to plan your events, even one a month. RESPONSIBILITIES: Training is provided. Create your event (such as a walk in Calgary, for example) by planning the date, time, place and other details. Ensure parking spaces are available at the event location. Answer occasional questions from members when your event is posted on our website.  Optional: train to post your events on our website. BENEFITS:  Volunteers are rewarded with a free float trip on the calmest section of the Bow River courtesy of one of our event partners.  Grow your circle of friends as you host events for the friendship group.  Earn a reference to help you land a job. HOW TO APPLY:  Email your resume to Sue Blanchard, MBA at MeetupGroup@proton.me or call 403-200-2356 for further information.

Calgary Youth Justice Society has a 25-year history of helping vulnerable youth find their way through challenging life circumstances and sometimes unhealthy choices that can hold them back from reaching their full potential. We believe that every young person belongs and has the potential to meaningfully contribute to our community. Our strengths-based approach with a focus on positive youth development builds protective factors and reduces risk factors in youth served. Programs center around a relentless pursuit of strengths in our youth, building positive relationships with caring adults and peers, as well as connecting them in a meaningful way to their community. CYJS programs reach youth primarily within the scope of primary and secondary prevention. Youth served are at a point where vulnerabilities have been identified and at a time where the impact of strengthening protective factors to reduce risk factors and the development of poor outcomes.  

For over 93 years, Camp Cadicasu Association of Calgary has provided a safe, affordable place for children and youth aged 7-15 years of age as well as over 10+ generations of families, the Calgary Public and Separate School Board, special interest groups like the Duke of Edinburgh Award candidates, Boys Scouts, Girl Guides, Environmental workshop attendees, Hikers and sports enthusiasts who want easy access to the ski hills of Canmore and Banff.  We also host weddings and family get-togethers for Calgarians of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Today our Board, whose members possess and demonstrate a strategic combination of personal attributes, expertise, social capital, competencies, and occupational backgrounds so that, collectively, it has access to a broad diversity of experiences, perspectives, knowledge, connections, and skills to carry out its governance, planning, stewardship, and advocacy functions. We are looking for a Board Director. Terms are for three (3) years, and term limits are set at 3 terms.  Camp Cadicasu orientation and training is provided to new Board Directors. Board Directors commit to attending and actively participating in approximately four (2-hour) Board Meetings/year (on ZOOM), 1 full-day Strategy Meeting, and approximately four (2-hour) Committee Meetings/year. Please note that most Board Directors serve on one Committee  Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Human Resource Advisor, Finance, Special Projects, and Governance). Based on Camp Cadicasu's most recent skills matric review, our immediate preference for the upcoming Board appointments will be given to a candidate demonstrating strategic skillsets and experience in Financial Management. While previous Board governance experience is not required, successful candidates must exhibit the qualities of a strong governor. If you bring a strong passion for the community and ensure that all people have the support they need to flourish and demonstrate one or more of the above-noted strategic skill sets, we want to hear from you! To learn more about this exciting Board of Directors opportunity with Camp Cadicasu, don't hesitate to contact Margie Schuett, President/Chair of the Board of Directors, at margie@cadicasu.com.  We are looking for a successful applicant to shadow the outgoing Treasurer for the next few months before taking on the treasurer's responsibility in April 2025 to prepare and understand the budgeting and operational process.  Please note that the closing date for applications is not specific.  We are looking for the perfect candidate interested in growth development and building capacity and sustainability for one of Calgary's most successful camp and recreational outdoor facilities in over 94 consecutive years.  Cadicasu has been voted BEST Outdoor summer camp By Parents Choice Magazine for 2018, 2019, and 2023, with Honourable Mentions in 2006, 2010, 2016, and 2017.