Nonprofit Organizations in Calgary
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URSA is a Calgary-based non-profit dedicated to providing community-based services and opportunities to people with brain injuries, disabilities, and complex medical needs to attain a personal level of achievement and excellence in life.
At Volunteer Calgary, we take pride in linking people with local nonprofit community organizations, supporting persons with disabilities, new Canadians, corporations and professionals connect to organizations in and around the city, helping individuals develop skills to advance their careers, and developing knowledge resources that support effective and efficient volunteer capacity.
The Women’s Centre is a women-only space which provides services and referrals for all women, as well as a place where women can come and build community. We work with a unique peer model, where women are recognized as the experts in their own lives and volunteers work as women helping other women. We offer women referrals, basic needs assistance, peer support, and many other services. We provide an informal social space where women can come and meet with other women over a coffee or a snack. The Women’s Centre is also a place where women can learn about social issues and work for social change. In general, the Women’s Centre is a very busy and vibrant place to volunteer. <strong>Unless otherwise stated on a posting, our volunteer positions are open to women-identifying individuals who are 18 years old or older.</strong>
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. As outlined in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, <a href="https://stratplan.ymcagta.org/"><strong>Ignite the Light</strong></a>, we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In the future we see for our region, everyone will have opportunities to shine their brightest.
Mirroring the diversity we’re privileged to have in the GTA, our YMCA offers a variety of programs responding to the needs of our communities. For 170 years, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has provided opportunities for people to shine through a variety of programs and services including health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.
YW Calgary is dedicated to supporting women and their families to thrive in a safe and equitable community by providing programs and services from shelter and housing to counselling, childcare, language instruction and supports to be economically prosperous. Our mission is prevention, intervention, empowerment and leadership for the benefit of women and their families. Our team brings together expertise from diverse backgrounds to support and advocate for all women and their families.
motionball Calgary is a fundraising organization in support of Special Olympics, our two annual events are the motionball Gala and the Marathon of Sport.