<strong>Our Philosophy </strong>
We know that when individuals whose criminal involvement is driven by drug-addition are provided with the right type and intensity of services, they can change their lives, often in remarkable and transformative ways.

CDTC provides weekly court intervention, addiction treatment, connection to resources, and a range of programming to address drug addiction and change the patterns of thinking that perpetuate criminal and addictive behavior.

CDTC also works closely with community partners to meet the complex needs of our participants and reduce the many social, health, mental health, and economic barriers to sustaining a positive and productive lifestyle.
<strong>Our History</strong>
Early efforts to establish a Drug Treatment Court (DTC) in Calgary were spurred by a serious and growing problem of drug-driven crime in the downtown core. In 2002, <strong>Justice Bill Pepler</strong> of the Calgary Provincial Court led a steering committee with the goal of opening a DTC in Calgary. Soon thereafter, <strong>Justice James Ogle</strong> took on the development of the program and in May 2007 he opened the Court. Justice Ogle remained the mentoring Justice in the Calgary Drug Treatment Court for 12 years.

In 2019, <strong>Deputy Chief Justice Joanne Durant</strong> became the mentoring Justice in the Calgary Drug Treatment Court. DC Justice Durant is the Judicial lead supporting the establishment of 5 new DTC programs across Alberta.

The Calgary Immigrant Educational Society (CIES) is a non-profit charitable organization that has been serving Calgary for almost 30 years. With over 150 staff and students from 75 different nationalities, we’ve become an integral part of Calgary’s immigrant serving community and continue to strive to give newcomers and low-income Canadians the opportunities to find their rightful place in our city.

Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) is a non-profit organization established in 1982 as a registered charity. CIWA is a culturally diverse settlement agency that recognizes, responds to, and focuses on the unique concerns and needs of immigrant and refugee women, girls, and their families. CIWA’s uniqueness is based on its gender specific mandate. Over the years, we have continually responded to emerging needs of immigrant women and girls, developed innovative programs, established meaningful partnerships, and have come to be recognized as a provincial and national leader in outcome-based gender-specific settlement services.

CIWA offers programs and services that use a holistic approach to support clients in the areas of settlement and integration, literacy and language training, employment support and bridging programs, family violence, parenting, individual counselling, in-home support, civic engagement, health, housing, and community development. All clients have access to childcare and first language support during group sessions and individual appointments.

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Operating and manage a sport, recreation and social park in NE Calgary.

The Calgary Women's Walking and Friendship Group promotes events to more than 1,500 women daily to help Calgary women grow their circle of female friends. Our website describes the walks, easy hikes, breakfasts, movies, museum visits and other fun social and fitness activities we offer.  It's cost-free to join the group, and the events are largely cost-free on our event site at this link

EVENT HOST: We are recruiting volunteer hosts who want to host events for groups of women. Training is provided. You are welcome to host any event that appeals to you. Examples include: yoga, hikes, walks, museum visits, breakfast meetups, you name it. You are your own boss, and you can work remotely to plan your events, even one a month.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Training is provided. Create your event (such as a walk in Calgary, for example) by planning the date, time, place and other details. Ensure parking spaces are available at the event location. Answer occasional questions from members when your event is posted on our website.  Optional: train to post your events on our website.

BENEFITS:  Volunteers are rewarded with a free float trip on the calmest section of the Bow River courtesy of one of our event partners.  Grow your circle of friends as you host events for the friendship group.  Earn a reference to help you land a job.

HOW TO APPLY:  Email your resume to Sue Blanchard, MBA at MeetupGroup@proton.me or call 403-200-2356 for further information.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Calgary Region is part of Canada’s most established national mental health organizations, the Canadian Mental Health Association. CMHA facilitates access to resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience and support recovery from mental illness and addiction.

CMHA – Calgary Region builds awareness and provides education, advocacy and support for individuals and families living with mental illness, addiction, or a loss by suicide. We provide community-based support programs, including supportive and independent living, homeless outreach, aboriginal outreach, suicide bereavement support and peer support programs for families and individuals. We work closely with other community organizations to bridge gaps in the mental health care system and facilitate access to important services and resources.

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Founded in 1918, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.

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Caribbean Festival. Cultural celebration starting with a parade, then concert and the Cowboys park. Free Family frendly. Food , music ,dancing, shopping, beer garden and kids zone.

 

Catholic Family Service (CFS) is now <strong>Kindred Connections Society</strong>.

Supporting Better Living for all Alberta Condo Communities
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<li>To provide Alberta condo owners, residents and businesses with opportunities for networking, education and advocacy</li>
<li>To improve the management and value of our properties</li>
<li>To strengthen the governance of our corporations</li>
<li>To enhance the public perception of condominium living and foster a greater sense of community and collaboration amongst all stakeholders</li>
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DEFEND (“DEFEND”) is a 100% volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization (Registered under the <i>Canada Not-For-Profit Act</i>) striving to reduce risk for children and other vulnerable people online.  DEFEND’s initial efforts are focused on three main areas: Advocacy, Technology and Education.