Funding through this grant would allow SafeLink Alberta to further our work in Substance Use and the Trades, particularly in working with Trades employers and skills training organizations in Calgary and the
surrounding area to deliver customized education content as well as policy and practice consultations. Content was previously developed through a literature review of available evidence as well as consultations with people with lived and living experience.
CIWA’s Immigrant Seniors Hub will provide a vital space for immigrant seniors, fostering social inclusion, educational empowerment, and community engagement. Addressing the pressing need for space due to increasing demand, the hub aims to combat social isolation and enhance the overall well-being of immigrant seniors. Funds will be used to outfit the hub with essential equipment and materials, and create the capacity to hire a part-time coordinator to oversee program implementation.
Outlink aims to increase access to peer support services for 2SLGBTQ+ people so that they might feel more connected to their communities, feel an increased sense of wellness and belonging, and feel better equipped to support themselves and their peers through challenging times as they arise. Beyond immediate service delivery, Outlink’s goal is to foster networks of care and connection where gender and sexually diverse people are supported to thrive in all areas of life.
Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society (CSRS) is planning to undergo an organizational change project that incorporates the implementation of a case management system. As the population ages and continues to experience increasingly complex challenges, a comprehensive and robust process for managing the client journey is crucial. This initiative will allow CSRS to develop and streamline processes, collect higher quality data, enhance reporting, plan for growth, and ultimately better serve clients.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is seeking to pilot evaluation/monitoring tools for its environmental education initiatives. This project’s goal is to strengthen internal capacity for evaluation/monitoring in a post-pandemic context, so the zoo can continue inspiring Calgarians to act for a more sustainable future. This grant will mainly support external consulting fees, which will be matched by a salaried position to ensure project outcomes are embedded within organizational culture long-term.
After extensive exploration, the Children’s Link Society and Easter Seals have concluded that merging the two organizations will greatly amplify the impact on the pan-disability community. This amalgamation will create a seamless journey for individuals with disabilities, relieving them of undue stress, and enhancing their overall experience through expanded access to crucial support systems. This grant will go towards paying for the costs associated with doing phase three of the amalgamation.
The Spinz-A-Round program has been operating for over ten years and now is experiencing a major growth phase from an increasing demand for service. The Inflationary cost of food has become a major issue for an increasing number of Calgarians. We currently serve food to 34,000 people per month with the incredible help of our 60 collaborative agencies. The goal of the program is to be able to serve an additional 12,000 – 14,000 people per month and add an additional ten collaborative agencies.
The grant requested will be used for culturally appropriate food hampers as the demand has become extremely expensive and culturally appropriate counselling services in the language which works best for individuals. Some of the language are: Arabic, Nure, Dinka, Arabic Juba and English, which will reduce gang violence, youth incarceration, poverty, crime prevention and declining mental health. We strive to restore hope to those who have hit rock bottom due to unforeseen circumstance.
Easter Seals Alberta is looking to pilot an interest free loan program for people with disabilities needing mobility equipment. The goal is to empower clients to access the independence, mental health and physical benefits equipment make possible. The majority of our clients cannot access credit. However, with support they could afford a low monthly payment in order to purchase necessary mobility equipment that they cannot access through other programs. The grant will provide seed funding.
Foothills Land Trust (FLT) is looking to build capacity by gradually increasing the Executive Director (ED) time from the current 0.1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) to 0.5 FTE during the last 6 months of the 24 month grant period. This funding will enable the ED to take over administrative and operating duties currently done by the board of directors, allowing FLT’s board to focus on governance, strategic management and sustainability, thereby ensuring the long-term viability and growth of FLT.