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Charitable Choices: Karen Cook of ElderDog
For many of us, our pets are our family, and as we age we recognize the difficulty it can be to take care of them the way we want to while also taking care of […]
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Charitable Choices: Janet Sadowski of Basically Babies
At times the world feels incredibly difficult to live in, and Basically Babies in Calgary aims to help alleviate some of those difficulties. They work to meet the needs of new families by providing a […]
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Charitable Choices: Jean Parker of the Calgary Artists Studio Tour
Jean Parker, a dedicated member of the Calgary Artists Studio Tour organizing committee, sheds light on their volunteer-run art collective. Born in 2022, the tour aims to fill the void of studio events in Calgary, […]
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Charitable Choices: Farah Rahmani of The Canadian Zalmi Society
The Canadian Zalmi Society is a nonprofit organization established in 2018 that addresses socioeconomic barriers in the community, focusing on education, poverty alleviation, and mental and physical well-being. Their programs encompass digital and financial literacy, […]
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Charitable Choices: Lonny Balbi of Bike to Work Day
Bike to Work Day (BTWD) is a community-driven initiative in Calgary, uniting individuals with a shared passion for promoting cycling as a practical mode of transportation. The aim is to alleviate inner-city traffic congestion, reduce […]
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Charitable Choices: Dr. David Ince of Alberta Narcissistic Abuse Survivor Foundation
Alberta Narcissistic Abuse Survivor Foundation (ANASF) is dedicated to empowering survivors of narcissistic abuse through various programs, with a particular focus on the impactful Anti-Racism Workshop Series and Mentoring Project. We had the privilege of […]
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Charitable Choices: Cathy MacRae of Alberta International Band Festival
The Alberta International Band Festival is a non-profit dedicated to giving school and community bands a platform to perform and receive constructive feedback. We spoke to Cathy MacRae, Director of Operations, to learn more about […]
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Charitable Choices: Reuel Thomas of Alberta Dreams
Alberta Dreams is a non-profit organization that aims to create amazing once-in-a-lifetime experiences for children in Alberta between the ages of 3 and 18 who are dealing with severe chronic or life-threatening medical conditions. We […]
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Charitable Choices: Katelyn Lucas of Elizabeth Fry Society
The Elizabeth Fry Society, affectionately known as EFry, stands by its mission to aid criminalized Indigenous women, men, and youth. As a charitable organization, EFry is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to healing […]
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Charitable Choices: Dr. Michèle Hébert of Buds in Bloom
Buds in Bloom is on a noble mission to provide a strong foundation for connection and wellness to families raising children with neurodiversity, including those with disabilities. This invaluable organization offers a variety of programs […]