ENVIRONMENT

ALBERTA ECOTRUST

Supports sound and effective community-based action.

403-209-2245

albertaecotrust.com

ALBERTA WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION

Defending wild Alberta through awareness and action.

403-283-2025

AlbertaWilderness.ca

CANADIAN PARKS AND WILDERNESS SOCIETY (CPAWS)

National grassroots organization dedicated to preserving Canada's native species through building public support for the protection of wildlands.

403-232-6686

cpawscalgary.org

CAUSE (CITIZENS ADVOCATING THE USE OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY)

Calgary-based grassroots movement opposing plans for nuclear development in Alberta.

nuclearfreealberta.ca

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING ASSOCIATION

Helps companies and the public deal with unwanted electronic items.

era.ca

FREECYCLE CALGARY

An opportunity for people to help the environment and improve their own lives by clearing clutter and passing on their “trash” to those who would find it a “treasure.”

groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclecalgary/

FRIENDS OF NOSE HILL

Society dedicated to the preservation of Nose Hill Park for all users.

fonhs.org

GREEN CALGARY

Provides urban environmental education and awareness programs including composting education, energy education, Commercial Environmental Services, Healthy Homes Calgary, and running an EcoStore which sells a multitude of environmentally-friendly products

403-230-1443

greencalgary.org

GREEN DRINKS CALGARY

A monthly gathering for Calgarians concerned about the environment.

greendrinkscalgary.ca

GREENPEACE

An independently funded organization that works to protect the environment.

greenpeace.org

PEMBINA INSTITUTE

Independent institution committed to protecting the environment and developing environmentally sound solutions to meet human needs.

403-269-3344

pembina.org

REAP

A small-based association of Calgary businesses concerned with issues of sustainability.

403-862-2874

reapcalgary.com

SIERRA CLUB OF CALGARY

Focuses on the loss of animal and plant species, deterioration of the earth's oceans and atmosphere, presence of toxic chemicals in all living things, destruction of wilderness areas, spiralling population growth and over-consumption.

403-233-7332

sierraclubchinook.org

SOUTHERN ALBERTA LAND TRUST SOCIETY

Dedicated to conserving the environmental, economic and cultural values of Alberta's rangelands.

salts-landtrust.org

SUSTAINABLE CALGARY

Promotes, encourages and supports community discussion, actions and initiatives that move Calgary toward a sustainable future

sustainablecalgary.ca

UNDER THE SLEEPING BUFFALO RESEARCH

Provides research and support to individuals, firms, other not-for-profit groups and government agencies for the conservation of natural heritage in our national parks, and environmentally sustainable solutions for mountain communities.

1-403-762-0361

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY ECO CLUB

Student-based club dedicated to education and action on environmental issues important to the U of C community.

ucalgary.ca/ecoclub/

SOCIAL JUSTICE

ALBERTA CIVIL LIBERTIES RESEARCH CENTRE

Provides research, education, publications and law reform recommendations on civil liberties and human rights law in Alberta.

403-220-2505

aclrc.com

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Worldwide voluntary activist movement that works impartially to prevent violations of people's fundamental, civil and political human rights by governments and opposition groups.

403-270-8026

aicalgary.ca

ARUSHA CENTRE

A collectively run, member-supported organization that provides resources and programming on local and global social justice issues.

403-270-3200

arusha.org

BRENDA STRAFFORD CENTRE FOR THE PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

A secure housing facility for women and children who are leaving abusive situations.

403-270-7240

straffordfoundation.org

CALGARY COALITION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Dedicated to the elimination of police brutality.

403-262-2390

members.shaw.ca/cdlc/cdlcccsj.htm

CALGARY COMMITTEE TO END HOMELESSNESS

Looking to give people facing homelessness access to affordable, safe and appropriate housing as well as the resources and supports necessary to sustain it by 2018.

403-237-6456

endinghomelessness.ca

CALGARY COMMUNITIES AGAINST SEXUAL ABUSE

Works towards a community without sexual abuse through support for people in crisis and preventing sexual abuse and assault through education.

403-237-5888

calgarycasa.com

CALGARY & DISTRICT LABOUR COUNCIL

The voice of labour in Calgary, working to uphold the principles of unionism and create solidarity in the struggle to improve the working lives of all people.

403-262-2390

members.shaw.ca/cdlc/

CALGARY FREEDOM TO READ WEEK COMMITTEE

Participates in the annual Canada-wide recognition of freedom of expression and thought by publicizing and organizing events in Calgary.

writtenword.org/calgary_freedom/

CALGARY IMMIGRANT WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Promotes and supports the integration of immigrant and refugee women into the community and the larger Canadian society.

403-263-4414

ciwa-online.com

CALGARY JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY

Working with individuals and communities with regard to the criminal justice system. Advocates restorative justice as opposed to punitive justice.

403-266-4566 ext 2005

johnhoward.calgary.ab.ca

CALGARY RAGING GRANNIES

Active, caring women who dress in eye-catching granny costumes and use songs, letters, petitions and free speech to promote peace and raise awareness of environmental and social justice issues.

susan@prairiesky.ab.ca

CANADIAN CENTRES FOR TEACHING PEACE

Promoting lasting peace through "thinking globally, acting locally," strategic action planning, networking and information sharing.

403-461-2469

peace.ca

CHILD AND YOUTH FRIENDLY CALGARY

Providing meaningful opportunities for young people to contribute to our community.

403-266-5448

cyfc.ca

CUSO & VSO

CUSO and VSO Canada merged to form one of North America’s largest international development agencies, which works through volunteers to achieve a world without poverty or injustice.

1-888-434-2876

cuso-vso.org

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESOURCE CENTRE

Proponents of education and employment for people with developmental disabilities.

403-240-3111

ddrcc.com

DISABILITY ACTION HALL

A place for people with disabilities and their friends to come to and create ways to shape events, actions and attitudes that affect their lives.

actionhall.ca

ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY

Provides pathways to healing for women involved in the criminal justice system by providing support, programming and advocacy.

403-294-0737

elizabethfry.ab.ca

GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION

Creating, networking and community building among all people by providing gay, lesbian, bisexual support, education and resources.

403-234-8973

glcsa.org

LATIN AMERICAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Advocating and protecting the best interests of Latin American nationals living in Calgary, regardless of place of birth, political or religious beliefs.

stormpages.com/laca/

OXFAM CANADA

Dedicated to creating self-sustaining programs in developing communities worldwide by focusing on health security, food security and democratic rights.

1-800-466-9326

oxfam.ca

PRIDE CALGARY

Unity in diversity.

403-797-6564

pridecalgary.ca

PROJECT PLOUGHSHARES

Public education and advocacy on peace and social justice issues.

403-270-7366

ploughsharescalgary.ca/

PROJECT TINMAN

Canadian medical students working to alleviate HIV/AIDS in the developing world.

givemeaning.com/project/tinman

SCOPE SOCIETY

Works in alliance with people with disabilities, their families and friends, and other community members to understand problems and create solutions to personal and social justice issues.

403-509-0200

calgscope.org

VIBRANT COMMUNITIES CALGARY

Works to achieve a substantial and sustained reduction in the number of Calgarians living in poverty, and to grow the social, economic and political engagement of Calgarians in their community.

403-283-2105

vibrantcalgary.com

WESTERN SKY LAND TRUST

Working to ensure the landscapes and watersheds of this region continue to offer clean water, magnificent vistas, abundant wildlife viewing and world-class recreational opportunities into the future.

403-974-0756

westernskylandtrust.ca

WOMEN’S CENTRE

Provides services and support for women from all communities with all concerns.

403-264-1155

members.shaw.ca/womens-centre/

WOMEN FOR WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN

Volunteer solidarity group committed to raising awareness of the plight of women in Afghanistan.

403-244-5625

w4wafghan.ca

COMMUNITY GROUPS

ALBERTA REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION

Funder of real-estate related projects to educate professionals or the public to support affordable housing.

403-228-4786

aref.ab.ca

BIG SISTERS & BIG BROTHERS OF CALGARY

Enriching the lives of children through mentoring.

403-777-3535

bbbscalgary.com

BIKE ROOT COMMUNITY BICYCLE SHOP

A community bicycle repair shop that is also a recycler of pre-loved bikes, a bicycle party machine and a bicycle advocacy catalyst.

403-210-6806

bikeroot.ca

CALGARY ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION CO-OPERATIVE

Member-owned co-operative that promotes, develops and operates car-sharing in Calgary.

calgarycarshare.ca

CALGARY ANIMAL RIGHTS COALITION

Promotes animal rights and animal related issues.

403-697-3481

malvareztoye@yahoo.com

CALGARY DOLLARS

Grassroots initiative that brings together local resources to strengthen the local economy and build community without using money.

403-270-8002

calgarydollars.ca

CALGARY DROP-IN CENTRE

Creates a friendly non-invasive safe and supportive environment as an alternative to the street, and provides an atmosphere for personal growth.

403-266-3600

cdics.com

CALGARY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL

Works with community groups to help solve the hunger problem, works with food companies to foster more nutritious products and services, and works with farmers to develop environmentally and socially sustainable growing systems.

calgaryfoodpolicy.blogspot.com/

THE CALGARY FOUNDATION

Facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making powerful connections between donors and community organizations for the long-term benefit of Calgary and surrounding area.

403-802-7700

thecalgaryfoundation.org

CALGARY HERITAGE INITIATIVE SOCIETY (CHI)

A heritage advocacy group dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and productive use of buildings and sites of historic and architectural interest.

calgaryheritage.org

CALGARY HOMELESS FOUNDATION

Provides capital funding for housing projects and provides the vehicle for community consultation on homelessness issues and community collaboration on solutions.

403-237-6456

calgaryhomeless.com

CALGARY HUMANE SOCIETY (SPCA)

Animal welfare organization that operates the only shelter in the city for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, rodents and other domestic animals.

403-205-4455

calgaryhumane.ca

CALGARY INTERFAITH FOOD BANK

Dedicated to gathering and providing emergency food to those in need.

403-253-2059

calgaryfoodbank.com

CALGARY URBAN PROJECT SOCIETY

CUPS is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome poverty.

403-221-8780

cupscalgary.com

CLUCK (CANADIAN LIBERATED URBAN CHICKEN KLUB)

Promoting awareness about the Right to Food and supporting the movement to allow people to raise chickens in an urban environment.

paul@paulinate.com

CANADIAN WORKER CO-OP FEDERATION

To develop and support an integrated network of democratically controlled worker co-ops, which work together to support the development of healthy and sustainable local economies.

canadianworker.coop

CIVICCAMP CALGARY

A community-building exercise, open to anyone to wants to talk about ways to improve the place in which they live.

civiccamp.org

CJSW 90.9 FM

Campus-community radio station giving voice to volunteer-based multicultural and public affairs programming, as well as local and independent music.

403-220-3902

cjsw.com

COMMUNITY GARDEN RESOURCE NETWORK (CGRN)

Strengthens and promotes the practice of community gardening in Calgary and strives to improve resources for community gardens, promotes the benefits of and opportunities for participation throughout the city and works collaboratively to ease the process of setting up and maintaining gardens.

403-287-3469 ext 227

calhort.org/gardening/community.aspx

CRITICAL MASS

A monthly bicycle ride through the streets of downtown Calgary on the last Friday of every month, at 5:30 p.m., west side of market.

criticalmass.meetup.com/

FEDERATION OF CALGARY COMMUNITIES

Community associations offer an easily accessible vehicle to get involved and have input in shaping the future of our city, giving residents a say in planning and developing issues, helping them fight crime, supporting recreational programs and contributing to projects like community gardens and clean-ups.

403-244-4111

calgarycommunities.com

GOOD LIFE COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP

A nonprofit, community bicycle repair, education and resource centre offering members free repair space, tools and instruction and free workshops in the evenings.

403-984-4727

goodlifebikes.ca

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Builds homes for low-income working families.

403-253-9331

habitatcalgary.ca

HOUSING REGISTRY NETWORK

A free web service that links low-cost rentals with people looking for a home.

lowcostrent.org

KATIMAVIK

Offers youth between the ages of 17 and 21 an exciting nine-month journey of self-discovery in three different regions of Canada. The program is based on the concept of service learning.

katimavik.org/

MOMENTUM

Practises community economic development by partnering with the underemployed to develop their productive futures.

403-272-9323

momentum.org

THE MUSTARD SEED

A Christian humanitarian organization that responds compassionately to the needs of the inner-city’s less fortunate through mobilizing and working with the church and community

403-269-1319

theseed.ca

SIDE DOOR

Provides prevention, intervention and recovery services to children and youth who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, or have been sexually exploited.

403-276-9981

TWO WHEEL VIEW

Charitable organization working with youth to encourage leadership, achievement, cultural understanding and environmental stewardship through mountain biking adventures.

twowheelview.org

UNITED WAY

Gives individuals and families the opportunity to reach their potential and improve their quality of life through a variety of programs.

403-231-6265

calgaryunitedway.org/

VOLUNTEER CALGARY

Building a community that provides leadership in volunteerism, as well as providing information on places that people can volunteer.

403-265-5633

volunteercalgary.ab.ca

TRANSITION TOWNS

A community working together to raise awareness around peak oil, climate change and the need to undertake a community lead process to rebuild resilience and carbon reduction

transitiontowns.org

POLITICS AND DEMOCRACY

ALBERTA CIVIL LIBERTIES RESEARCH CENTRE

Promotes awareness about civil liberties and human rights through research and education.

403-220-2505

aclrc.com

COUNCIL OF CANADIANS

Provides a critical voice on key national issues: safeguarding our social programs, promoting economic justice, renewing our democracy, asserting Canadian sovereignty, promoting alternatives to corporate-style free trade, and preserving our environment.

1-800-387-7177

canadians.org

FAIR VOTE CANADA

Committed to reforming Canada’s electoral system.

fairvotecanada.org

NATIONAL CITIZENS COALITION

Canada's largest independent pro-free enterprise citizens advocacy group. We stand for free enterprise, less government, individual freedom and property rights.

nationalcitizens.ca

PARKLAND INSTITUTE

Alberta-wide research network examining political and economic policy issues from the perspective of the public interest. Aims to conduct high quality research on current issues and disseminate the results to the public and other public interest groups.

780-492-8558

ualberta.ca/parkland

HEALTH & WELLNESS

AIDS CALGARY

Reducing the harm associated with HIV and AIDS for individuals and communities in the Calgary region through support and community outreach initiatives.

403-508-2500

aidscalgary.org

CALGARY BIRTH CONTROL ASSOCIATION

Pro-choice organization that offers a range of counselling and education services that help people consider their sexual and reproductive options.

403-283-5580

cbca.ab.ca

CALGARY VEGETARIAN SOCIETY

Provides information of local interest for vegetarians in the Calgary area.

calgaryveg.com

COALITION FOR A HEALTHY CALGARY

Coalition of citizens, health care professionals, scientists, landscaping and horticultural professionals, and health and environmental organizations that envisions a city that is healthy for all people and animals.

healthycalgary.ca

FRIENDS OF MEDICARE

Raises public awareness on concerns related to medical care in Alberta.

780-423-4581

friendsofmedicare.ab.ca

In compiling this guide, we made every effort to include as many organizations as possible. If we missed your organization, please send us the name, phone number and/or e-mail, and a one-sentence description — we will include it in next year's guide.