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This document summarizes the work and impact of several non-profit organizations in Calgary, Alberta that are supported by grants from the Calgary Foundation. It describes how each organization works to support disadvantaged community members and bring people, ideas and resources together. The Calgary Foundation has significantly increased its funding for health and wellness initiatives between 2011-2015. It provides overviews of several specific non-profits, including their history, programs, partnerships with the Calgary Foundation, and impact.
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- 1. Thriving Populations Our Thriving Populations Impact Report focuses on nonprofits whose mandates are to change the lives of community members who are disadvantaged or who contend with disability in their everyday lives. Our Impact Reports highlight the accomplishments of a few of the many organizations supported by our grants that are bringing people, ideas and resources together to create a stronger community. IMPACT REPORT The Calgary Foundation granting support in the area of Health and Wellness has grown from $2.5 million in 2011 to nearly $19 million in 2015. $2.5 million $19 million 2011 2015 FOUNDATION IMPACT
- 2. Association for the Rehabilitation for the Brain Injured I can help you! Those were the four words spoken by Audrey Morris in 1972 when she reached out to help the son of her dear friend Alice Laine. Mel Laine lay in a comatose state as a result of a serious hit and run accident that left him with a traumatic brain injury. Alice, who had no formal rehabilitation training, was creating solutions to help Mel walk, talk, think and write again. As new patients with brain injuries from accidents or strokes were identified, additional volunteers were recruited, and working in the basement of the Woodcliff United Church, Audrey and Alice formed the Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI) in 1978. Today, ARBI fills an essential gap in services providing timely, affordable, community- based rehabilitation to survivors of moderate to severe acquired brain injuries. Combining intensive rehabilitation with community integration and family support, patients benefit from unique programs delivered by a team of dedicated volunteers. The Calgary Foundation has been an integral partner in ARBIs growth over the past several years. We have focused support on ARBIs capacity building initiatives helping to improve and enhance relationships with donors and community stakeholders. Through the support of the Foundation and its donors, ARBI was able to develop an online training intranet for volunteers, complete a complex review of its patient programs, and a review of its organizational structure. They have also been able to produce a new strategic plan to guide them into the future. ARBIs vision for the future is for a completely accessible community one that is inclusive and empathetic towards all people living with a disability physical or intellectual. ARBI volunteers dedicated over 10,000 hours serving patients with brain injuries in 2014. From 2010 through 2013, the Calgary Foundation helped supply over 150 pieces of mobility equipment through Alberta Easter Seals MENTR and Moving Up programs. IMPACT 2010 2013 150 pieces of mobility equipment FOUNDATION
- 3. Brown Bagging for Calgarys Kids In 2005, the Feeding Calgarys Children Initiative announced that almost 30,000 children go to school hungry each day. Brown Bagging for Calgary Street Kids used its 15 years of experience as a simple lunch program to bring communities throughout the city together to feed these children. Changing its mandate to include all children and youth, whether on the streets or not, Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids began to build solutions and break down the barriers caused by malnutrition through the creation of community-based programs, accessing children through schools. The goal for Brown Bagging for Calgarys Kids is simple: No hungry kids in Calgary. Each day 2,500 children are given a lunch 65% of these lunches are not made at the central Brown Bagging Kitchen, but throughout the city by volunteers. School children also make a difference by bringing an extra lunch each day to share with a friend who would otherwise go hungry. Through donors at the Calgary Foundation, Brown Bagging for Calgarys Kids has been able to focus on expanding its organizational capacity, striving towards being a sustainable organization that will continue to meet the needs of children today and in the future. When you volunteer at Brown Bagging for Calgarys Kids, it is more than just making lunch it is an opportunity to think about the impact that making lunch will have on the child. It is also an opportunity to ask how can the satisfaction from making that lunch be transferred into other ways of helping the community. With continued support in the future, Brown Bagging for Calgarys Kids will continue to help people make a difference and ensure that no kids are hungry in Calgary. Recent funding from the Calgary Foundation has supported the NOURISH Program. A collaboration with Brown Bagging for Calgarys Kids, Calgary Reads, Nstep, the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank, and Kids Up Front, NOURISH is working to develop a program to nurture the whole health of a vulnerable child the mind, body, and spirit. Thriving Populations FOUNDATION IMPACT
- 4. Christine McIver experienced a reality that no parent wishes to go through losing a child to cancer. As a result of her personal experience and seeing a need for children and families living with cancer, Christine founded the Kids Cancer Camps in 1991. Changing its name and expanding its mandate to fund hospital programs and research, the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta (KCCFA) is now one of the largest funders of childhood cancer research in the country, awarding more than $11 million to Alberta research projects since inception. Kids Cancer Care is focused on meeting the needs of children and their families throughout the entire journey from diagnosis, through treatment, to survival or bereavement. KCCFA is moving beyond the immediate journey to help survivors integrate back into routine social and school life. Over 60% of children who are cancer survivors will have some permanent learning disabilities or brain dysfunction. KCCFA is beginning to develop outreach and teen leadership programs that address the psycho/social consequences of being a cancer survivor. The programs and initiatives of Kids Cancer Care will continue to evolve as the organization understands more about the challenges families face throughout their cancer journeys. Kids Cancer Care will continue to be a leader in service provision not only in our community but throughout Canada. They will continue to strive toward the goal of a cure for every child, care for every family. Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta The Calgary Foundation has been a true partner in the growth of the mission and programs at KCCFA. Not only does the Foundation manage an endowment fund valued over $500,000, it also supports its scholarship program. Over the past decade, through Calgary Foundation grants, awards and donor directed funds, over $2.3 million has been contributed to KCCFA to help fulfill its mission to help young people and their families affected by cancer survive and thrive in body, mind, and spirit. The Calgary Foundation was one of the first supporters of the Kids Up Front initiative. Since 2000, Kids Up Front has given local kids and families 345,988 event tickets from Flames and Stampeders games to concerts and theatre productions valued at over $11.3 million. FOUNDATION IMPACT 345,988 event tickets $11.3 million
- 5. In 1939 Calgary had a boy problem. Fathers were at war, living conditions were poor, accommodations were crowded, and juvenile delinquency was rising. Joining forces, the Calgary Police Service and the local Rotary Club developed the Calgary Boys Club. It was not until 1975 that our local Boys Club officially welcomed girls, and was the first club in Canada to make the change. 22,500 children are engaged in over 40 programs and services, including homeless shelters, group homes, breakfast programs, community clubs and aboriginal services. The mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary (BGCC) is to provide safe, supportive places and spaces where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and life skills. Over the past 30 years, the Calgary Foundation has invested over $2 million in programs at the BGCC. These funds have supported the development of program innovation, equipment purchase for community clubs, capital projects, and post-flood recovery assistance. BGCC believes that no child or family should be turned away from programs because of financial circumstances. It is a result of tremendous collaborations that BGCC can reach out to its partners to help provide resources and meet the needs of these families. For example: a young woman can stay at Havens Way House, have access to the Hera Program for girls at risk of sexual exploitation, can apply for the Calgary Stampede Work Experience Program, and attend Camp Adventure all at the same time! As BGCC looks to the future, they recognize the importance of being flexible so they can meet the needs of every child, youth and family. This flexibility has helped the organization evolve and succeed over the past 76 years, and by continuing to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary will continue to provide resources to support vulnerable families and create a thriving city. Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary Thriving Populations Last year, the Calgary Foundation provided $12.9 million dollars of core operating support to Calgary and area charities. IMPACT FOUNDATION 2014 = $12.9 million
- 6. As one of Calgarys oldest charities, established in 1910 as Calgary Family Services, Carya assisted new settlers in Calgary with food, clothing, shelter, employment, and counseling. Carya was instrumental in the formation of the United Way of Calgary to ensure financial resources to support the growing not- for-profit sector in the city. This commitment to building a strong charitable sector remains firm today, as many of the prevention-based programs are implemented through community organization partnerships. Carya is working hard to engage more Calgarians in the understanding of early intervention to prevent a lifetime of challenges for our most vulnerable populations. Individuals of all ages benefit through the building of stronger families. Carya From February 2014 to January 2015, 53 teen mothers completed the Louise Dean Centres Transition to Independence Program, supported through the Calgary Foundations Community Grants program. This initiative gives teen mothers the skills needed to manage finances and households as they adapt to a new life with children. Carya touches the lives of 38,000 Calgarians each year through programs that create stability for children, resiliency for youth, and services for vulnerable seniors in the community. Willing to tackle the tough issues, Carya focuses largely on the prevention of negative outcomes including poverty, family breakdown, social isolation, abuse and neglect. The Calgary Foundation works collaboratively, finds solutions to these tough issues and is always willing to lead or participate in a discussion that will lead to a solution. February 2014 January 2015 53 teen mothers received skills training FOUNDATION IMPACT
- 7. In the transition from small town to big city, downtown Calgary saw increased commercial high-rise development which resulted in many residences in Chinatown and the East Village being demolished. Trinity Place Foundation was created from collaboration between the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Redeemer and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary to help individuals and families who were displaced. Starting with 180 units in 1976, the Trinity Place Foundation portfolio includes 1176 units today. Adopting a more than housing model, Trinity Place employees are all experienced in providing compassionate care during frequent visits with tenants. Many of the Trinity Place tenants were impacted by the flood in 2013, with over 605 individuals evacuated. Numerous elderly tenants were malnourished and had poor hygiene. Basic sanitary cleaning practices were neglected, and hoarding was also an issue. Trinity Place forged a partnership with the Alex Clinic, Carya, Alberta Health Services and the City of Calgary to start the Seniors Collaborative Community Outreach Team (SCCOT), to enhance their capacity to provide medical and social work services, while supporting independence. Permanent housing options for low-income seniors are difficult to find in Calgary. Through its involvement in the RESOLVE campaign to end homelessness, Trinity Place Foundation is raising funds to create up to 120 new units of affordable housing. Trinity Place is well-positioned to meet the needs of the most vulnerable seniors in our community, to help them become independent, contributing members of our society. The Calgary Foundation has been integral in supporting the services provided by SCCOT, by funding the Independent Living Skills program. The program helps tenants maintain independence, dignity and quality of life. Residents are provided with nutritional resources, assistance in finding lost family members, opportunities to participate in social clubs, or physical activities all of which lead to hope and personal fulfillment. Thriving Populations Trinity Place Foundation Giving older tenants an opportunity to live and thrive in their community, Trinity Foundation also provides on-site social workers who are available to help residents. This unique opportunity is not available in many seniors residences.
- 8. IMPACT REPORT 403 802 7700 calgaryfoundation.org 700-999 8th Street SW Calgary AB T2R 1J5 For 60 years, the Calgary Foundation has been privileged to work in partnership with our donors to impact organizations in the charitable sector who are helping improve the lives of people throughout Calgary and area. Combining the Foundations community knowledge with the philanthropic goals of our donors, we spark positive change that is creating a sustainable future for our communities. The Calgary Foundations total granting each year has increased from $22.9 million in 2011 to $47.2 million in 2015. FOUNDATION IMPACT $22.9 million $47.2 million 2011 2015