The following organizations and foundations depend on public donations, or you can volunteer your time to a cause of your choice. Your financial help or time will have a profound impact on the care of patients, their families and the whole community.
1620 29 St NW, Suite 300
Calgary, AB
T2N 4L7
The Alberta Cancer Foundation is a registered charity that represents Albertans who face the disease. We work closely with all of Alberta’s cancer centres, including the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton and the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary to ensure that our investments directly support cancer patients. Our mission is to make Alberta the leader in cancer prevention, research and care.
201, 222 58 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2H 2S3
We provide direct local help and support to people in Calgary and surrounding area who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Primarily, we offer support, education and respite programs for people living with dementia, their family members and caregivers.
610 – 25th Ave SW
Calgary, AB
T2S 0L6
Aventa has been providing trauma-informed, concurrent capable, addiction treatment services exclusively to women for the past 45 years. Aventa provides a safe, supportive environment, and establishes a clear recovery process for women. At Aventa, women help women to build resilience so that they can overcome the effects of their trauma and addictions. If you, a family member or friend is in need of our services, please contact us today.
1, 3525 26th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2P 3N8
CCASA provides specialized and individualized services to address the needs of sexual abuse and sexual assault survivors, their significant others, and the broader community. CCASA provides safe, accessible, professional services, for people of all races, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, or genders through providing seven core services: crisis intervention, counseling, education, outreach, police & court support, a volunteer program and leadership in the coordination of services related to sexual abuse and sexual assault.
Calgary, AB
We are the skilled and dedicated health professionals, support staff, volunteers and physicians who promote wellness and provide health care every day to approximately 3.8 million Albertans, as well as to many residents of southwestern Saskatchewan, southeastern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has over 104,000 employees, including approximately 96,100 direct AHS employees and almost 8,000 staff working in AHS wholly-owned subsidiaries such as Carewest, CapitalCare Group and Calgary Laboratory Services (excluding Covenant Health staff), 17,600 volunteers and almost 8,400 physicians.
Calgary, AB
The Canadian Cancer Society’s goal is to provide up-to-date and accurate information that’s easy to read and understand. We’ve been providing Canadians with information about cancer since we were first formed in 1938. Today, we offer information online, in print and by telephone.
Calgary, AB
The Canadian Diabetes Association can provide general information about diabetes and its management but cannot provide medical service or advice. Information, messages or articles on this site cannot replace consultations with qualified health-care professionals to meet your individual medical needs.
Suite 309, 1010 – 1 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 7W7
Founded in 1969 by a group of doctors and business leaders concerned about the increasing incidence of liver disease, the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) was the first organization in the world devoted to providing support for research and education into the causes, diagnoses, prevention and treatment of all liver disease. Throughout the Foundation’s 40+ years, we have served as a model for similar organizations around the world.
12001 44 Street SE
Calgary, AB
T2Z 4G9
The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) is a registered non-profit organization and supports people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities in the province of Alberta. The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta makes a difference by enriching and supporting the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
100-119 14 Street NW
Calgary, AB
T2N 1Z6
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut (HSFA) provides information about heart disease, stroke, healthy lifestyles, research and statistics. One way in which we inform the public is through our Resource Centre, which contains a wide variety of printed literature and a video lending library. Additionally, we offer numerous educational programs, such as Living With Stroke – an interactive program developed for stroke survivors and their caregivers.
Suite 300, 1725 10 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T3C 0K1
For over 40 years, JDRF has been a global leader in the search for an end to type 1 diabetes (T1D), through both research funding and advocacy. During that time, we have always talked about a cure as a singular destination: a return to normal physiology. But today, we realize that we are engaged in a process of curing T1D – that a cure is not just a destination but also a journey along a path. And we recognize that a part of our mission must be to help those living with T1D today to live healthier, easier, and safer lives until we arrive at the end of that path.
700, 910 – 7th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2C 3G3
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is a catalyst for improving the mental health system and changing the attitudes and behaviours of Canadians around mental health issues. Through its unique mandate from Health Canada, the MHCC brings together leaders and organizations from across the country to accelerate these changes.
102, 5636 Burbank Cres SE
Calgary, AB
T2H1Z6
Parkinson Alberta is dedicated to helping people and families of Alberta who live with Parkinson disease and related disorders. Our core services include supportive counselling, support groups for people with Parkinson disease and their caregivers, learning resources, referrals, peer program, in-service community awareness programs and speech therapy.
242069 8th St E
De Winton, AB
T0L 0X0
Learn to cook and garden for better nutrition, Poppy Innovations is empowering Calgarians to change the way we eat. We offer programs to grow your own food, cook healthy food and preserve seasonal ingredients to enjoy year round. Our container gardening workshops, cooking classes for teens & adults, parents & children, as well as canning & preserving classes help develop healthy habits while having fun.
111 West Campus Place NW
Calgary, AB
T3B 2R6
Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta offers a home away from home for out-of-town families with children receiving medical treatment at a Calgary hospital. Our House provides a warm, compassionate environment where families can eat a warm homemade meal and rest while caring for a sick child. Offering 23 private family suites, the House features a communal kitchen, home-style living rooms, free laundry facilities, play areas and programming for all ages.
20 Hopewell Way NE
Calgary, AB
T3J 5H5
Samaritan’s Purse Canada is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization that has been providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world since 1970.
West Hillhurst Community Centere 2nd Fl.
Calgary, AB
T2N 0W3
Ups and Downs is a registered non-profit, volunteer-run organization for people with Down syndrome and their parents, families and friends. Founded in 1984 by a group of like-minded parents, Ups and Downs now provides a wide variety of services and personal involvement opportunities to the Calgary area and Southern Alberta.
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