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Dr. J. K. Mulloy School is located in the northwest community of Huntington Hills, which is situated at the base of Nose Hill between the communities of Beddington Heights and Thorncliffe/Greenview. Our school offers the Traditional Learning Centre Program. We offer kindergarten classes as well. Students coming to our school for are a culturally diverse group of learners who contribute to a vibrant, challenging and support environment for teaching and learning.
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).
The Friends of Kananaskis Country is a federally-registered charity committed to sharing this special place with the world through education, community engagement and volunteer participation. We are aligned with the Government of Alberta’s vision of engaging the public in participating in the long-term use and enjoyment of Kananaskis Country though a Cooperating Agreement we have with Alberta Parks.
We are a community of over 1,600 individuals committed to the balanced, sustainable use of Kananaskis Country, as well as the protection and sharing of its unique natural and cultural experiences. With over 5 million visits per year, and a population base exceeding 1 million bordering this natural wonderland, Kananaskis Country is not immune to development and use pressures. Working collaboratively with our partners, we develop programs and activities that:
Actively protect the ecosystems within Kananaskis Country through trail care and other volunteer programs;
Educate people about the appropriate use of this natural treasure through our environmental education programs;
Engage communities and individuals in the stewardship of Kananaskis Country through direct participation and sponsorship opportunities;
Support sustainable use initiatives undertaken in partnership with the Kananaskis division of Environment and Parks.
Free Spirit Sanctuary provides a peaceful, lifelong home for both domestic and wild horses, donkeys and farmed animals rescued from abuse, neglect or slaughter. FSS is founded on the belief that all living beings have inherent value, and are deserving of respect, compassion and the freedom to live according to their true nature. By helping people truly see the sentience, intelligence and rich emotional lives of animals, we hope to inspire compassionate living and interconnectedness with Nature and all living beings. We are also involved in increasing awareness about and advocating for the wild horses of Alberta, bringing an end to horse slaughter in Canada and the humane treatment of farmed animals.
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About Foothills Country Hospice Society:
Foothills Country Hospice Society (FCHS) is a leading provider of compassionate end-of-life care and bereavement support services. Located just north of Okotoks, AB., surrounded by forested landscapes, sweeping fields, and scenic mountain views, FCHS serves the Foothills and South Calgary communities, providing residents and their loved ones with quality, respectful, compassionate care, including palliative expertise, end-of-life navigation, bereavement, and community supports. FCHS offers a unique residential hospice experience that includes home-cooked meals and individualized private rooms furnished to create a touch of home and sense of self for residents. There is no cost to residents for their stay or meals
Food Fosters is an independent ACSEL (Alberta Civil Society Emerging Leaders) initiative under Volunteer Alberta Society. Food Fosters celebrates how food builds culture, community, and creativity in Calgary. Through a youth engagement project (Food Fosters Challenge) and virtual sessions (Food for Thought), Food Fosters highlights how connections are strengthened through our relationships with food.
Flow Marketing hosts events across Canada to fundraise for important causes such as women’s mental health and the Special Olympics. Runs of all kinds are our bread and butter!
Our mission is to develop, manage and promote field hockey programs across Alberta. We strive to build teams and develop athletes who achieve results through hard work, accountability and commitment.
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The International Festival of Animated Objects Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mask & puppet related performance. As an incubator and producer of mask, puppetry, and animated objects we are the primary curator and presenter of local, national and international puppetry. We strive to provide Alberta audiences with the chance to experience the breadth and diversity of these innovative art forms.
Vital to the development of puppetry as an art form, the festival not only provides a stage for Alberta creators to showcase their work but is also a forum for an international exchange of ideas providing learning opportunities for professional and emerging artists and the public at large to find expression through animated objects.
The Festival Chorus was founded in 1959 as an amateur adult community chorus in Calgary. It is entering its 65th season in the fall of 2023. There are 40 to 50 members in the chorus. The chorus is led by an Artistic Director and has a Board of Directors that include a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The chorus performs an annual series of 3 concerts of a varied repertoire.
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.
Families of Alberta for Conductive Education (FACE) provides therapy and support to individuals dealing with neuromotor conditions (e.g. Cerebral Palsy]. We use the methods and teachings of Conductive Education to assist our participants in achieving their goals and helping them to build skills.
Conductive Education is an approach that works holistically with each participant, while also providing therapy in a group setting to help provide opportunities for socialization and mutual support.
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