Nonprofit Organizations in Calgary

Calgary's longest running community theatre company celebrating its 53rd year of providing live theatre to the citizens of Calgary.

JFSC enriches lives and strengthens communities by providing social services to individuals and families across their life spans, based on the values of compassion, social justice and improving the world.

Making Mental Health Care Accessible WE OFFER LOW COST, SLIDING SCALE FEE COUNSELLING SERVICES IN ALBERTA. The Centre provides affordable counselling services in Calgary and surrounding areas. We have a sliding scale fee model to make our services accessible to everyone.

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.

Potential Place is a non-profit mental health agency dedicated to improving the lives of people with chronic mental illness. We hope to help our members lead productive and rewarding lives. We work to maintain a vibrant community of individuals seeking to overcome barriers presented by mental illness. Through participation, personal development, and individual empowerment, we give people the tools they need to create a sustainable, fulfilling lifestyle at work and at home. We seek out employment opportunities for our members through initiatives like our Employment Program* and provide ongoing support, coaching, and mentorship to our members. Potential Place advocates for housing for our members. In addition we have two small apartment buildings that house 25 members who live independently.

Welcome to Girl Guides! We empower young girls and women to be everything they want to be, and as a volunteer, you will help make that happen! Our volunteers support girls as they build confidence, develop new skills and become leaders in their communities. As part of a unit’s leadership team, you’ll facilitate fun and engaging program activities, like scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, games and more. You can choose to work with girls in one of five branches: Sparks (age 5-6), Brownies (age 7-8), Guides (age 9-11), Pathfinders (age 12-14) or Rangers (age 15-17).

Cornerstone of Hope Alberta Society is a multi-denominational , non-profit ministry which has served hundreds of families over the years. Our programs are currently in two locations and we are seeking to build partnerships with many more organizations. From our Calgary, Alberta headquarters, we develop activity-based curriculum, train others to use it, and help organizations support children and adults experiencing family loss. In addition, we offer Peer Support Groups through partnership with First Assembly Church. Our programs are designed to be duplicable, operating in 12-week cycles which can continue throughout the year, creating an ongoing, volunteer-based ministry and caring environment. Over the years, Cornerstone of Hope has remained committed to our goal of helping families live through loss and thrive in the face of adversity, while equipping others to do the same.

Founded in 1976, when a group of innovative social workers and resilient youth walked into the Ghost Wilderness west of Calgary, Enviros has grown from a single wilderness school program to become a diversified social services organization with our head-office in Calgary. Our staff help children, youth and families move from vulnerability to stability, crisis to independence. We do that through programs in the areas of: Addiction recovery FASD assessment and support Foster care Homelessness Live-in environments for children and youth Respite care for children and youth with special needs Young offender open custody Youth aging out of Children’s Services The power of human relationships invites belonging and inspires growth. Our Vision Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community. Our Mission Partnering with young people and families to take charge of their lives and actively choose the direction it takes. Our Values Our six core values guide our practice and decision-making.  Passion – We have a real passion for people and the work that we do Ingenuity – We welcome creative and innovative thinking and solutions Authenticity – We want everyone to be genuine and who they really are Resilience – We are strong, adaptable, and problem solvers Belonging – We believe in meaningful community where no one feels left behind Quality – We set a high standard and expect everyone to give their very best

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.

The Federation of Calgary Communities is the largest volunteer movement in the city, working to support board members and volunteers who help improve neighbourhood life. We provide programs and services that help communities build their capacity to support and mobilize residents, identify and provide services, and be on the front lines of critical issues affecting them. Our work empowers people to guide their organizations with confidence and clarity to develop a sense of belonging and a voice for community life.

We are a boxing and fitness club for youth, adults, older adults & seniors.  We have been in operation in Calgary since 2012, offering both competitive and recreational boxing training.  In 2016 we launched an adaptive fitness and cognitive skills based program for people living with Parkinson's Disease.  This program is non-contact of course and it is truly at the "heart" of everything we do at Grizzly!

motionball Calgary is a fundraising organization in support of Special Olympics, our two annual events are the motionball Gala and the Marathon of Sport.