CMHA Calgary is seeking support to expand the positive impact of our KidSMART program, from a mental health education toolkit for Grades 4-6, to include delivery of in-person sessions in schools and community groups across Calgary and area. We aim to empower students from an early age (8-12) with essential mental health knowledge, fostering a positive and resilient mindset for life. The grant will go towards a new facilitator, evaluation, administrative support, travel for session delivery.
Maskan offers support to culturally diverse women and children affected by gender-based and domestic violence. Maskan offers a secure and nurturing environment, along with nutritious meals, access to trauma-informed counseling, and life skills development sessions to empower residents as they prepare for their transition to community life or second-stage shelters. *Note: Formerly The Canadian Pakistani Support Group Association (CPSG)
Queer Calgary aspires to formalize the current grassroot movement into a non-profit organization to better support the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Calgary through existing and new programs. This grant will be used to strengthen Queer Calgary’s program uptake and online community through better resources, conduct a community needs assessment to better align future programs, and develop policies, by-laws, Board of Directors, and other resources to be a formal organization with a sustainable future.
TFFLF provides mentor-based wellness, DJ/MC lessons and educational workshops with incarcerated Youth at CYOC, empowering them to learn productive, creative, and practical life skills, critical thinking skills, and leadership in order to overcome mental health issues and heal from generational trauma. The funding will be used to provide long-term support as a part of their wrap-around programming delivered by their transition team that will support them into successful adulthood.
Fresh Start is wanting to expand its Outreach Program that supports clients after completion of their initial 90-day addiction treatment program. The grant will go towards establishing a new Outreach office and hiring one additional Outreach Peer Support Worker to provide support and deliver programming to over 60 residents of Fresh Start’s new post-treatment housing community in Bridgeland.
Living Lakes Canada (LLC) plans to establish a framework for community-focused groundwater monitoring in Alberta. LLC will identify aquifer risks and prioritize monitoring to address community concerns and fill existing data gaps, using the Oldman Watershed as a pilot area, with the intention of expanding into the Bow River Basin. Presentations surrounding groundwater awareness will be hosted to increase freshwater literacy, discuss best practices, and to identify local groundwater concerns.
Scientists in School is rebuilding its onsite STEM workshop program in the Calgary area, placed on hiatus by COVID. This grant will support: rebuilding the presenter team, recruiting and training up to 15 local scientist-presenters; modification of 12-16 K to Gr 9 topics to fit the new curriculum; purchasing scientific equipment and consumable materials that make workshops hands-on; marketing to teachers/school boards; and free workshops so schools can experience the new programming.
IBRI (International Buffalo Relations Institute) is seeking support from Calgary Foundation to strengthen its ability to deliver its existing program during the coming year. Currently, IBRI’s small team of staff must spend an inordinate amount of time on administrative tasks as demand for our programming has grown. IBRI is seeking funding to hire an administrative assistant, provide a small salary increase to one of our staff members to account for additional duties she as taken on, and give us the capacity to pay a part-time consultant.
BGC Airdrie Club is looking to construct a new Clubhouse for Airdrie’s children, youth and families, a space that will not only stand the test of time, but also provide a nurturing environment for our young community members. Our current Clubhouse was constructed in 1979 and has deteriorated and is beyond repair.
This grant will directly fund the construction (building materials and labour costs) of a new Clubhouse that will support Airdrie’s children, youth and families.
The Community, Health, Empowerment & Wellness (CHEW) Project is a community-based initiative that provides a safe environment and free frontline support for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and emerging adults aged 29 and below who face barriers such as mental health, poverty, houselessness, substance use, sexual health, oppression, and more. We are requesting funding to complete the establishment of a Calgary chapter of CHEW, and broker a community partnership to see to operational needs in Calgary.