Nonprofit Organizations in Calgary

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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.

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Lougheed House is a house of story. A place where we engage individuals and community in meaningful ways to share and honour our diverse experiences. We innovate, interpret, and explore the many dimensions of our past, while fostering dialogue about our future.

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.

<p class="">Since 1975, Lunchbox Theatre has been motivated by our founders’ desire “to present live theatre during the lunch hour to downtown shoppers and workers.” This simple yet profound statement from the founders continues to inspire us as we pursue our <strong>Vision</strong>:</p>
<p class="">To provide lunch for the soul—nourish the community through meaningful and uplifting entertainment.</p>
<p class="">We hope to be the best part of your day by executing our <strong>Mission</strong>:</p>
<p class="">Lunchbox Theater presents engaging, accessible one-act plays primarily at lunchtime, focusing on new Canadian works that examine and explore socially relevant issues. We seek to provide memorable experiences that reflect today’s realities and expand our understanding of life. Lunchbox is a hub for artistic learning — for audiences, artists as well as new plays</p>
<p class="">Our work reflects our core <strong>Values</strong>:</p>
<p class="">We are accessible, inclusive and anti-oppressive</p>
<p class="">We celebrate everyone’s stories to foster understanding</p>
<p class="">We engage—with playfulness and joy</p>
<p class="">We are accountable, respectful and sustainable</p>

Mission





Passionate about sport – and people – and community.





Vision





MNP Community & Sport Centre is a world class sport and fitness facility that inspires individuals and teams to achieve their goals and dreams through innovation, expertise and passion.





Values




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<li><strong>SAFETY</strong> – Creating a safe environment is our number one priority. It is beyond compromise and we are responsible to ensure everyone is protected.</li>
<li><strong>LEGENDARY SERVICE</strong> – The strength of our team, and respect we show for each other, empowers MNP Community & Sport Centre employees to continually exceed expectations of our customers and create meaningful and unique experiences, setting us apart from the competition.</li>
<li><strong>EXCELLENCE</strong> – A journey of fulfillment of the organization’s strategic goals, continually raising the bar in all aspects of our business operations to forever create new competitive advantages.</li>
<li><strong>INNOVATION</strong> – Bold thinking that challenges, changes and enhances the organization.</li>
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The MS Society provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease. We have a membership of over 7,000 and are the only national voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services.

<span>Macleod Trail Dental is a certified dental clinic in Calgary, committed to offering multiple treatment options to its clients. We have a team of experienced dentists, who give comprehensive dental care to the patients of different age groups. Visit our site for more info!</span>

We create life-changing wishes for Canadian children with critical illnesses.  Wishes help replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy, and anxiety with hope that anything is possible.

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.

We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Glimpse the future and get inspired! Looking for volunteers for Maker Faire 2024 at the Red & White Club (1833 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4S7) May 3 - 5, 2024.

Medical Mercy Canada Society is a non religious, non partisan registered Canadian charity. We provide support to impoverished people and communities in Ukraine and along the Myanmar borders with Thailand and India. Since 1992 volunteers have been providing medical assistance, education, supplies and funds for projects requiring local participation.

<p class="font_8">My passion for helping abandoned, abused and neglected animals led to the creation of Megan’s Rescue Efforts Society. Together with my team of equally passionate and committed volunteers, we focus our efforts on the Calgary area, and thanks to the generous support of our community we have flourished.</p>
<p class="font_8">As a small non-profit and foster-based rescue, we rely solely on donations, fundraising events and our faithful partners for our continuing success. We make certain that the animals we rescue receive the medical attention they need, including spay/neutering and vaccinations, and are properly trained and socialized before being placed in carefully selected adoptive homes.</p>
<p class="font_8">Because we screen potential adopters to ensure they’re the best possible match for our animals, some may remain in our care a long time. But because we’re committed to every animal we save, we will never put one down to make room for another due to either space or non-health related issues.</p>
<p class="font_8">I invite you to view our entire site. Read about the dogs and cats available for adoption. See photos of those who have been happily placed in loving forever homes. Learn how YOU can support our efforts by becoming volunteers and fosters, by attending our events, by shopping and donating online.</p>
<p class="font_8">Won’t YOU please help US help more animals in need?</p>

The Mennonite Central Committee is an organization based through a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches that shares in God's love and compassion for all by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC envisions communities worldwide in right relationship with God, one another, and creation.