Nonprofit Organizations in Calgary

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.

Modern Moai is a grassroots initiative in Calgary, inspired by the Japanese tradition where small groups of people meet on a regular basis to build deep friendships and meaningful connections. Modern Moai is working to inspire people all across the globe to make time for face-to-face connection. It’s a simple but powerful concept! According to the US Surgeon General, social connection is proven to increase happiness, well-being, mental health and physical health.

Volunteers needed for a variety of positions for June 25th at Mount Royal University :)

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!

Nature Calgary holds meetings, organizes field trips and has in the past published a number of natural history books, including guides to natural areas of the city or greeting cards. We also advocate for the preservation of natural areas within the Calgary area. For example we were involved with the development of the Weed Lake area in partnership with Ducks Unlimited.

The Neil Squire Society is a national not-for-profit organization that assists people with disabilities (of any kind) in finding employment. Our mission statement is “We use technology, knowledge, and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities”. We work with people with all types of disabilities, visible and invisible, helping them to integrate fully into society through work and the use of technology. Our website can provide more detailed information www.neilsquire.ca.

We are a community association that provides community services, resources and programing to Harvest Hills, Panarama, Coventry, Country Hills  and Country Hills Village and surrounding area.

he mission of the Oakridge Community Association remains true to its roots—to provide a recreational and social setting for community activities and to provide civic representation and support for community issues. Oh My Oakridge is a subcommittee of the Oakridge Community Association trying to revitalize and connect all greenspaces in Oakridge in order to create a more desirable and livable neighbourhood.

Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society is an unbiased organization providing free patient support services in Alberta. We are a group of compassionate volunteers who share a common goal: achieving the best possible care for all patients.

OPERATION KICKSTART, a non profit society, reg'd in 1996, is seeking 5 volunteers. Applicants need to be retired, with at least 2 references, aged 50 + and a university degree. We assist the unemployed, teaching basic digital skills and providing those job seekers with access to computers, to search the internet for jobs. Our program assist with resume writng, cover letters, strategies for interviews. Each accepted applicant is assigned a case worker whose task it is to mentor that applicant. All volunteers shall attend a training course of several hours. Volunteers must be able to attend our offices on 3rd street sw, for at least 1 day a week. Office hours are from 9-noon and 1-4. Tasks of volunteers will be to answer phones, assist walk ins with filling out applications, setting appointments for classes. Calgary is in the midst of serious challenge as the economy is staggering and many need our help. FINDING A JOB IS A JOB-we cannot help everyone but our mission is to make sure serious job hunters have basic computers skills and direction of how to search online for jobs. Help us help these deserving people.

Operation Smile is a global medical charity helping to improve the health and lives of children in more than 60 countries. We’ve provided more than 300,000 children and young adults born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial differences with free life-changing surgical procedures and dental care. We train doctors and local medical professionals, ship donated medical equipment and supplies and provide year-round medical treatments through a network of comprehensive care centres.

Operation Smile is a global medical charity helping to improve the health and lives of children in more than 60 countries. We’ve provided more than 300,000 children and young adults born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial differences with free life-changing surgical procedures and dental care. We train doctors and local medical professionals, donate medical equipment and supplies and provide year-round medical treatments through a network of comprehensive care centres. Operation Smile Canada was established in 2011 and became a registered charity in 2012.