Nonprofit Organizations in Calgary
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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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
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.
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.
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).
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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.
GFLS 55+ celebrates 45 years as an Activity Centre servicing the community of Greater Forest Lawn.
"We are more then an activity center - We are a home away from home"!
Our Mission: We provide a welcoming place for information, programs, and services that enhance the quality of life for older adults and their families.
Our Vision: Active, engaged older adults and their families.
Our Values:
Service: responding to older adults is the heart of our center
Information: we provide older adults the knowledge to maintain control of their lives
Welcoming: we offer a warm, friendly "home away from home"
Commitment: we provide the services that are most essential to our members
Reliability: we stand behind our words and actions
Innovation: we have the courage to explore new ways and ideas
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!
Ground Zero Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to producing contemporary theatre not seen in Calgary. Our mission is to develop and nurture home-grown talent in an environment where we bridge the gap between educational and professional theatre by combining established artists with up and coming artists.
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