Nonprofit Organizations in Calgary

Enabling everyone to improve their health safety, and quality of life through training, education, resources, and service to the community. We carry out our mission through community service, and first aid, and CPR training. Community Services volunteers include uniformed members who serve communities across Canada, providing first aid and emergency response support, as well as improving the quality of life for people confined to a health care facility through our Therapy Dog visitation program. Our volunteers contribute millions of hours to Canadian communities each year. First aid and CPR Training comprises instructors, volunteers and staff who provide high-quality first aid training and products. Under the guidance of our network of medical and health care professionals, St. John Ambulance is the national leader, setting the standard for training in first aid, CPR and other lifesaving skills. Perhaps the largest area in which St. John Ambulance Canada has a direct impact on the safety and well-being of Canadians is in the provision of first aid and CPR training. Each year across the country thousands of certified St. John instructors teach over half a million Canadians lifesaving skills that can be used at work, home and play. In first aid and CPR training, St. John Ambulance is widely recognized as the industry leader with it's proven combination of expert trainers, personalized instruction, how-to videos and learn-as-you-go training guides. Developed in conjunction with leading health care organizations first aid training by St. John Ambulance incorporates the latest teaching methods to maximize learning.

The Doorway's mission is making change possible by empowering people to take steps toward a sustainable future. Since 1988, The Doorway has provided an opportunity for young people (17-30 years old), who want to exit the streets, to build independent and sustainable lives in society through self-determination.  The Doorway uses a two-year planning process called MyPlan to support young people's self-determination in identifying and determining for themselves what they need to get off the streets. Through goal setting and speaking with volunteers, young people gain the knowledge to actively participate in the change they want to make in their lives.  Recently, The Doorway expanded to include street outreach and in-reach to other youth-serving organizations in order to connect with more youth.

 

The Alexandra Centre Society (ACS) was created as a registered charity in 1975. The Alexandra Centre, our building that we manage, has been at the heart and centre of the community since 1902 – and when threatened to be no more, brought our communities together to save a piece of our heritage. We are not a community centre, rather the center of our community. The ACS serves multiple communities and brings our communities together- rather than focus on one individual community alone. Bringing multiple communities together makes us stronger and allows for a larger reach in our City. The ACS helps support and strengthen our communities coming together and we offer resources beyond what local associations offer, and pickup the gaps where needed. We help engage more residents in matters that affect us all. We care for and protect a piece of Calgary’s history, while offering affordable spaces for essential services. We help support the wellbeing of our residents with many helpful and useful programs such as the CVITP tax program, Good Food Box depot, Food Security hampers, engaging classes and camps, and community use spaces. 1.1 Our Mandate: Vision The Alexandra Centre Society (ACS) cultivates a vibrant, inclusive, local community where everyone is welcome, and our historical legacy is celebrated. 1.2 Our Mandate: Mission The Alexandra Centre Society (ACS) is a collaborative organization that serves the City of Calgary, and surrounding areas, and works to enhance, strengthen, and honour the heritage of Inglewood, Ramsay, Beltline - Victoria Park, and East Village. Through the promotion and delivery of cultural, social, educational, and recreational programs, the ACS fosters an inclusive and engaged community and facility space to be enjoyed for years to come. 1.3 Purpose of the Society The Society promotes and encourages educational, recreational, athletic and arts facilities, programs and equipment for the use and benefit of the residents of the City of Calgary and in particular, residents of the communities of Inglewood, Ramsay, Beltline - Victoria Park and East Village. In particular, the ACS endeavours to: • Provide accessible resources, programs, services, and activities to our regional community; • Provide educational, recreational, and social programs and services; • Maintain the ACS facility, allowing space for activities; • Improve life for residents in our communities; • Celebrate ACS history, legacy, and heritage. 1.4 Objects of the Society The objects of the society are: – To promote and provide educational, recreational, and athletic facilities and equipment for the use and benefit of residents of the City of Calgary; – To promote, encourage, and assist the educational, charitable, athletic, and community endeavors within the City of Calgary; – To purchase, lease, sublease, hire, or otherwise acquire and hold lands or buildings or any interest therein for the purpose of creating facilities for recreational and cultural uses and to do those things necessary to maintain and operate such premises; – To receive, acquire, and hold gifts, donations, grants, legacies, and devises.

Hockey Calgary is a non-profit organization and governing body for all of minor hockey in Calgary, from Timbits (U7) to U21 (ages 5 to 21). It is an organization of passionate employees, volunteers, and athletes who commit themselves to the sport of hockey and its place in our community. As the largest minor hockey association in Alberta and one of the largest in North America. Hockey Calgary has 20 member associations with approximately 14,000 players, 3,700 coaches, 1,200 officials and countless volunteers.

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.  

The Alberta Seventh Step Society is a self-help organization working within the Criminal Justice System to prevent crime and to reduce recidivism. The self-help philosophy is applied to all pre and post release programs and services that are offered to persons in conflict with the law. Weekly meetings are held in the community and federal institutions to provide a forum for free and open discussion of problems addressed to support individuals in becoming non-offending members of society.

Bow Ridge Little League Baseball Association offers baseball programs for boys and girls from ages 4 to 16. Our program caters to all interested players from first-time to advanced skilled players. Little League Baseball is more than an organization, it’s a community baseball program operated by local volunteers and dedicated to providing any child with a fun and engaging youth sports environment.

The Northern Hills Community Association (NHCA) is a grassroots, volunteer-based organization on a mission to enhance the quality of life of its residents by enriching and empowering our diverse communities through advocacy, education, and provision of opportunities for engagement. NHCA serves over 57,000 residents in five communities in North Central Calgary: Country Hills, Country Hills Village, Coventry Hills, Harvest Hills and Panorama Hills. The NHCA provides a palette of services to positively impact community and Your membership makes them happen: Sport programing& Public ice rinks Community news Senior activities Arts Community gardens Social support Community events Advocacy Parks and playground projects Become a Member or a Volunteer, and learn more about us!

To enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training and community service. We carry out our mission through community service, and first aid, and CPR training. Community Services volunteers include members who serve communities across Alberta, providing first aid and emergency response support, as well as improving the quality of life for people confined to a health care facility through our Therapy Dog visitation program. Our volunteers contribute thousands of hours to Albertan communities each year. First aid and CPR training comprises instructors, volunteers and staff who provide high-quality first aid training and products. Under the guidance of our network of medical and health care professionals, St. John Ambulance is the national leader, setting the standard for training in first aid, CPR and other lifesaving skills.

EMMEDIA is an electronic media arts centre established in 1979 and incorporated as a non-profit society in 1983. Professionally managed and directed by practising artists, the Society responds to a broad community by offering affordable access to media art production tools, services, technical and educational support, and to an array of public exhibition programs. Our commitment to the media arts crosses a range of media and disciplines: audio, video, web-based art, independent film, animation, multimedia, performance and environments. Today, EMMEDIA is a bridge within the arts community. Helping to meaningfully connect creators with equipment, resources, presentation spaces and studio workspace. We support artists of all disciplines and ages, supporting like-minded organizations through partnerships and collaborations to co-produce exhibitions, presentations, and publications. We are the go-to resource and diverse knowledge hub that shares our programming expertise, production equipment, gallery and presentation spaces, and technical skills to help our community realize their artistic visions.

Calgary Community Network Association is a Registered Charity and Non-Profit Organization begun in 1994. It is also known as "Calgary Free-Net". We are dedicated to helping connect Community Members (including Organizations and businesses) to advanced networks like the Internet, preferably for Free when possible. We do this through providing Cheap and Free Internet Access for Members and Families in Need, Seniors, people with disabilities and community organizations and businesses. Our "Barrier Free" Project, begun in 2001, provides a Computer and/or Internet access for a year, to those who can't afford it. Its Community Access Program (CAP) seeks to provide Seniors and others Internet connection in the community through local portals in various community locations. As a Registered Charity, all cash Donations are eligible for a Charitable Tax Receipt which can be used like money to pay for taxes on your Income Tax Return. CCNA also welcomes Donations "in kind", like Laptops, and other hardware or software, to help with their Community work.