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Alberta Lottery Fund
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The Alberta Lottery Fund is made up of the government's share
of net revenues from video lottery terminals (VLTs),
slot machines
and ticket lotteries. These revenues total more than
$1.5 billion
each year, and are used to support thousands of
volunteer, public
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For over 70 years, Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary have carried on a tradition of helping young people to discover, develop and achieve their full potential as adults, citizens and leaders, by engaging them in activities that challenge and enrich their minds, bodies and spirits and nurture their self-esteem. Our safe, caring club environments and enriching programs have enabled so many young Calgarians to play, learn and develop valuable skills for life.
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Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
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The high quality of life enjoyed in communities across Canada, including
Calgary, is built on many of the programs, activities and services run
by the nonprofits and charities that make up the voluntary sector. These
include sports programs for our kids to conserve our natural treasures;
services to help new immigrants settle in Calgary; training to give
people the skills they need to fill gaps in the workforce; programs to
help the homeless leave life on the street; and, arts and cultural
activities for the whole community, to name a few.
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Calgary Fee Assistance
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Fee assistance is available to residents of Calgary who are in financial
need to access recreation programs and admissions at a reduced rate at
participating organizations.
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Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity
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Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physicaly Activity (CAAWS) provides leadership and education, and builds capacity to foster equitable support, diverse opportunities and positive experiences for girls and women in sport and physical activity.
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Coaching Association of Canada
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The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is a not-for-profit amateur sport organization with the mandate to improve the effectiveness of coaching across all levels of the sport system and strives to enhance the experiences of all Canadian athletes through quality coaching.
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Gaming Information for Charitable Groups (AGLC)
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Alberta has adopted the charitable gaming model for casinos, bingo,
raffles and pull tickets. These gaming activities may only occur when
eligible charitable or religious groups apply for and receive licences
to conduct the gaming activities. |
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KidSport Calgary
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Not all kids have the opportunity to be involved in sports. For those
who dream of hitting a homerun, playing goalie, shooting hoops, taking
one for the team and making new friends, it's all possible through
KidSport. For a happier, healthier lifestyle for Alberta kids, KidSport
makes a difference. |
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Olympic Voice
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Olympic Voice is a specialized resource offered by the COC for
organizations to book appearances by Olympic athletes and Olympic
hopefuls. Designed to support the personal and professional development of
Canadian athletes while also promoting Olympians and the Olympic
Movement, Olympic Voice coordinates athlete requests throughout Canada.
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The Calgary Foundation
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Facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making powerful connections between donors and community organizations for the long term benefit of Calgary and the surrounding area. The Calgary Foundation idenitfies needs and addresses community issues, applies it's resources and expertise by working with donors and their advisors. |
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Parks Foundation Calgary
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Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC) is a non-profit, volunteer based
organization dedicated to improving the lives of all Calgarians. Since
its establishment in 1985, PFC has been the guardian of our community’s
natural environment by making true the dreams of individuals,
organizations and communities that wish to create and enhance the city’s
parks and green spaces.
With an emphasis on communities of lesser means, our focus is on
preserving Calgary’s heritage and natural beauty, ensuring that new
parks and open spaces are developed, amateur sport is encouraged and our
ecologically significant river valleys are preserved.
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Volunteer Lawyer Services
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The Volunteer Lawyers Service (VLS) is a pro bono program, initiated by
the United Way of Calgary and Area, the Canadian Bar Association
Alberta, the Law Society of Alberta, and the Association of General
Counsel of Alberta. The VLS assists eligible non-partisan charitable
organizations in obtaining pro bono legal services that would otherwise
be unavailable to them due to a lack of financial resources.
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Y.E.S. Program
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Youth Education through Sport helps to develop athletes as community leaders through public speaking.
We send out Canada's best athletes to speak to Grade 4-6 students in
schools throughout the province about their involvement in sport, and
the positive impact it has had on their lives. The informal and
interactive presentations highlight the values of sport, thereby
fostering the qualities of fair play, dedication, commitment, health and
self-esteem. The Y.E.S. Program provides athlete speakers as role
models of these qualities. Students are truly inspired by these
exceptional athletes.
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