Which Local Charities Have Been Nominated for June 14th?

by | May 25, 2016 | Nominations

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June 14th is 3 weeks away, and some of you are wondering which charities have been nominated so far??We’re so happy to announce that?our list is growing, we have 16?nominations this time!?

Dreams Take Flight Calgary

Some kids are facing physical challenges, while others are facing social challenges and some have multiple challenges. Most kids have never been away from a parent, many have never been on an airplane, and none of them have ever been to Disneyland. Each of these children, at one time or another, has cried out ? ?why me? or ?what did I do to deserve this? or ?it?s not fair?. All funds raised in Calgary will go to the Calgary chapter and benefit Southern Alberta kids.

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Epilepsy Association of Calgary

The Epilepsy Association of Calgary is a charitable social service agency established to address community, individual and family needs, related to epilepsy. Our mission is to support independence, quality of life and community participation for those with and affected by epilepsy.

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Our Lady of Queen Peace Ranch South

Our Lady Queen of Peace? Ranch?(OLQP) is a non-denominational ranch that provides a fun experience for youth and families who have physical, mental, financial or emotional needs. The staff at OLQP strives to empower children through many exciting group activities. The Ranch is a place to make friends, relax, and discover ?Happy Trails?!

Not only is the ranch an enjoyable place to be, it also provides children with the opportunity to learn the important values of respect, empowerment, safety and family by exploring the outdoors with likeminded peers and the supportive OLQP staff.

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CUPS

At Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS) we believe we are a society that cares for everyone. Children living in poverty are the most vulnerable. CUPS has been working for over 26 years to help children and their families overcome the challenges of poverty. CUPS should be considered for funding because we witnessed hundreds of families change their lives through our preschool and kindergarten programs.

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Give a Mile Inc.

We provide flights of compassion dealling with palliatave illness, Flight are for mother brother etc to be with the ill one. 100% volunteer. In just over 2 years over 200 flights. We provide flights by using donated air miles but the taxes and airport fees must still be paid. We have the miles for another 50 flights we just need money to pay the fees. the $10,000 would account for another 60 flights

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Ups & Downs – Calgary Down Syndrome Parent Support Group Association

Ups and Downs – Calgary Down Syndrome Association?provides education ?and support for parents and social activities for children and adults with Down syndrome in Calgary and surrounding areas. Our vision is to secure a future where all individuals with Down syndrome and their families feel supported and connected in a community that fosters an environment of acceptance and inclusion.

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Brown Bagging For Calgary’s kids

Through the work of community groups and volunteers, we provide lunches for approximately 2,800 kids each day. Lunches are prepared in our main kitchen, and in various other locations by community groups including retirees, parent groups and local businesses.
Nourishment is available to any young person who arrives at school without enough to eat. BB4CK works with school staff members to identify needs and to plan how best to make sure hungry students get the nutrition required to think clearly and learn. By enabling better education outcomes, BB4CK gives students a hand up, not just a handout.

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Breakfast Club of Canada

Breakfast Club of Canada was founded on the belief that every child has the right to succeed in life, to grow in their self-confidence, and most of all, have safe and reliable access to food. BCC operates 25 breakfast programs in Calgary and there are 19 schools waiting for support.

We would provide a school with equipment, funding, training and support to start up or enhance an existing program. $10,000 may be able to open 2 programs, depending on their size and equipment needed.?

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Third Academy International Ltd

Calgary?s School for Special Needs Education

We create a well-balanced, individualized, integrated, and intensive program for each student, designed to prepare them for re-entry into their community school as quickly as possible.

Students with special needs require an Individualized Program Plan (IPP) that builds upon their strengths while remediating or compensating for their learning disorder. Lesson content responds to the needs of each student while adhering to the Alberta Education program of studies

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The Coalition to Cure Prostate Cancer

Since 2011, the Coalition to Cure Prostate Cancer has been committed to curing prostate cancer. We are a non-profit organization that funds and accelerates advanced research in Canada. The Coalition to Cure Prostate Cancer has identified unique strategies to invest in the most promising research programs that generate life-saving results.

We channel resources to Canada?s top scientific minds-cutting red tape and encouraging collaboration to speed breakthroughs.

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Calgary Dream Centre

We are a faith-based recovery organization working to change the lives of those most vulnerable in our city. Our holistic process of transformation helps individuals to escape the cycle of homelessness and addiction. We are committed to meeting individuals where they are and providing them with the tools necessary to move forward into strong, healthy lives.

Restoring Dignity, Discovering Destiny, Realizing Dreams.

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Community Kitchen Program of Calgary

We work cooperatively with individuals, families and communities to facilitate and/or enable initiatives that reduce hunger which enhances the capacity of participants to acquire skills in preparing affordable meals, providing fresh fruits & vegetables and developing sound economic management practices.

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STARS – Shocks Trauma Air Rescue Service

In the early 1980s, studies showed about half the deaths due to trauma could have been prevented if patients had received critical care sooner. When Dr. Greg Powell lost a young mother who was being transported from a rural area to Calgary by ground ambulance, he decided something had to change. That?s when he founded STARS.

Less than half the population of Western Canada lives in major urban centres and has access to critical care within minutes. For the other half such access is measured in hours. That can mean the difference between life and death; full recovery or permanent damage.

With STARS, those living in rural communities, working in remote areas, travelling on highways or being transported from community hospitals to major medical centres, receive the very best in critical care in helicopters staffed and outfitted as mobile ICUs.

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Making Changes Association

Our Goal: Creating futures for women

Our Vision: Empowering women to make meaningful contributions to the community.

Our Core Values reinforce the reason why we exist which is simply to EMPOWER through:

Educational success
Meaningful work
Promoting change
Optimism
Women helping women
Ethical practices
Respect

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The CANLEARN Society For Persons With Learn DIFFICULTIES

At CanLearn Society, we have many services to help children, teens and adults with ADHD and learning disabilities. Our team helps positive change happen!

Find out how we can help with your learning or attention issues. At CanLearn we provide assessment services, groups and strategies.

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Dare to Care Bully Prevention & Life Skills Inc.

The Dare to Care program is considered by many administrators and teachers to be the most effective and comprehensive Bully Prevention program available in Canada. While initially created to tackle school based bullying, Dare to Care also delivers programs for Sporting organizations, Community groups and the Workplace.

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