Nonprofit Organizations in Calgary
Discover local nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community.
For the last three decades, you’ve known us as the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, but with a disease that is ever evolving, we have also evolved.
We remain the only organization in Canada laser focused on breast cancer research because we believe in building on the outstanding progress that’s been made. We see the power in what we do, and will continue to work to highlight the unwavering passion of precision oncology and personalized medicine.
We are Breast Cancer Canada and we champion:
Diversity by creating a basis of ethnically diverse breast cancer patients in clinical trials
Acceleration by driving Canadian research from the lab directly to the clinic with precision oncology
Innovation by applying research methodology that utilizes emerging technology
Patient leadership by developing Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) for breast cancer in Canada
Connection by rapidly expanding the network of research and sharing of data to support design and running of novel Canadian clinical trials
Believe in the Gold is a charitable foundation dedicated to children. We are committed to:
- Raising awareness about Childhood Cancer
- Raising funds to help support families with medical expenses that are not covered by Provincial Health Care or extended benefit plans
- Raising funds for Childhood Cancer research
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
YYC 10th ANNUAL
RUN TO END CHILDHOOD CANCER
We are returning for a MASSIVE 10-year celebration! We are looking for volunteers to join our committee and be day-of-event volunteers. If you or someone you know would like to be part of our 10th anniversary YYC Run, please let us know.
We’re building a caring community where seniors can make themselves at home.
Calgary Heritage Housing (CHH) has been a steward of local Alberta seniors housing assets for nearly four decades. Our focus is on the seniors self-contained, independent living demographic. We manage nine government-owned, rent-subsidized apartment buildings and townhomes within Calgary. Our tenants value their independence. We know they also value quality, affordability, and a sense of personal safety and security. Our focus is on providing a secure and comfortable living environment.
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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.
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Luna exists to be a safe space where children, families, and caregivers can access support and resources that are needed after child abuse occurs. Our multidisciplinary team, made up of Luna Staff and Volunteers, Calgary Police Service, RCMP, Children's Services, Alberta Health Services, and Alberta Justice & Solicitor General, works towards the common goals of supporting children and youth throughout the entire disclosure, investigative, judicial and healing process. Luna creates a future where every child is heard and supported.
At Alzheimer Calgary, We lead with our influence and expertise to help people impacted by dementia to live well and we build community capacity to support them.
Our Vision
An inclusive and caring community where people impacted by dementia are valued and empowered.
Our Core Beliefs for a caring future:
We believe that people impacted by dementia have the right to:
• Timely support from the community
• Compassion, kindness and acceptance within their close and extended community
• Leading expertise, knowledge and evidence-informed practices
• Inclusion as active community participants
Elizabeth House is a life skills program and family-oriented home which welcomes at-risk pregnant and parenting women who need a safe place to live. From there these courageous mothers are empowered to work towards a transition to independent living as well as pursue the education or job skills training necessary to help set the foundation for a bright future.
As a non-denominational program of the RC Diocese of Calgary, our vision is to be widely recognized as an effective and compassionate transitional home where residents are equipped with the life skills and confidence to be healthy parents as well as competitive in today's society. Our goal is for our residents to have access to opportunities and resources that will enable them to take charge of their life.
True Haven is a beacon of hope for all those seeking protection from harm and violence.
Our vision and mission is to support individuals and families affected by violence, abuse, and harassment in regaining control and safety over their lives. True Haven will provide complimentary support for individuals to transition from existing circumstances of violence, fear, and uncertainty towards a state of safety and stability. Not only for themselves, but also for their loved ones during these challenging times.
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 Southern Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s mission is to safeguard, connect, and expand Alberta’s parks and wilderness. We work toward these goals through education, engagement, and collaboration with Albertans of all backgrounds
CCIS (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society) is a non-profit organization which provides settlement and integration services to all immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta.
Since our inception in 1981, we have been a community leader with solid experience in the design and delivery of comprehensive services for our newest neighbours. We deliver these services through a dynamic multi-cultural, multi-denominational and multi-disciplinary team of professionals, who collectively speak over 60 languages.
The Terry Fox Foundation
Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For 40 years, we have worked hard to achieve Terry’s vision – a world without cancer. Terry’s vision unites us and inspires our research excellence, innovation and creativity. Our research institute is a collaboratively oriented, pan-Canadian organization focused on improving cancer research outcomes for the benefit of cancer patients everywhere. We want to ensure that today’s best science becomes tomorrow’s affordable medicine.
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There is no other non-profit organization in Canada that consistently rates as high as The Terry Fox Foundation (TFF) in the hearts and minds of Canadians. With over 10,000 runs and events in 32 countries each year, the legacy and story of Terry Fox offers unprecedented opportunities to tell the story of this Canadian icon, promote the significant impact of The Terry Fox Foundation, and inspire generosity.
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