Which Local Charities Have Been Nominated for March 8th?

by | Mar 1, 2016 | Nominations

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March 8th is fast approaching 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 14?nominations this time!?

Cystic Fibrosis Canada-Calgary and Southern Alberta

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is a national charitable not-for-profit corporation established in 1960, and is one of the world?s top three charitable organizations committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF). As an internationally recognized leader in funding innovation and clinical care, we invest more in life-saving CF research and care than any other non-governmental agency in Canada.

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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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HIV Community Link Society

In 2013, AIDS Calgary Awareness Association (ACAA) became HIV Community Link (HIVCL).?We operate satellite offices in Medicine and will soon be expanding into Brooks.?Our focus remained on health promotion, increasing access to testing, delivering effective harm reduction programs, and reducing the stigma associated with HIV.

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Potential Place Society

Potential Place Society is a nonprofit mental health agency dedicated to providing people incapacitated by chronic mental illness an opportunity to lead productive and rewarding lives in today?s society. The opportunity is provided through the Potential Place Clubhouse; a facility incorporating the principles and operating practices of a successful international program of mental health rehabilitation.

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Boys & Girls Club of Cochrane and Area

The Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane and Area (formerly?Cochrane Youth Association)?is a registered charitable organization governed by a board of directors and has been an integral part of the Cochrane and area community for more than twenty years.

Vision

All children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful and active participants in society.

Mission

To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

– See more at: http://www.bgccochrane.ca/about#sthash.7vPkOT5C.dpuf

Contact

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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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Branch Out Neurological Foundation

Branch Out Neurological Foundation exists to help mitigate and eliminate the 600+ diseases of the nervous system that affect nearly 20% of the world’s population! We?re doing it with an open mind by “branching out” to fund a new field of research we’ve dubbed neuroCAM (neuroscience + complementary and alternative modalities).

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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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Kidsport Canada

We believe that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. KidSport provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport.

We do this by:

  • Raising funds to provide sport opportunities for kids facing financial barriers.
  • Promoting the KidSport mission to other community agencies with a view to creating strategic alliances to support sport participation and physical activity opportunities for kids.
  • Advocating the importance of all kids having access to sport programs and advocate the value and benefit of kids playing sport in the pursuit of lifelong health and wellness.

Contact

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The Doorway

When a young person 17-24 decides they want to get off the streets they can come to The Doorway. We are a community funded business oriented space where young people choose to participate in a community run integration project, with space to think, community members to learn with and tools to plan their lives with their own ideas. Since 1988 The Doorway has been a bridge between street and mainstream cultures where participants progressively work towards sustainable economic independence (legal income and housing).

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Sonshine Community Services

The Sonshine Center is a 1 year residential shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse. The 1 year stay is then followed by a 6 month community outreach support program to assist women and children with their transition into permanent housing and integration into the community. Support is also provided to ensure their safety and basic needs. In 2014 Sonshine provided counseling services to 40 women and 48 children. It is one of the largest 2nd stage shelters in Alberta wi

Support is also provided to ensure their safety and basic needs. In 2014 Sonshine provided counseling services to 40 women and 48 children. It is one of the largest 2nd stage shelters in Alberta wi

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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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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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