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Filtered by year: 2025

  • Afghan Canadian Women for Global Cooperation

    ACWGC will use the funds to create an Employee & Volunteer Recognition (EVR) program that acknowledges & celebrates the contributions of individuals critical to its success. It aims to highlight the dedication of staff & volunteers to social causes, fostering a culture of appreciation that encourages future participation. Establish transparent and inclusive criteria for recognising […]

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  • Action Dignity Society

    ActionDignity is committed to recognizing the exceptional contributions of frontline staff working with ethnocultural, racialized, and equity-seeking groups. Program Overview: The recognition program will use feedback from immediate supervisors, peers, and the evaluation committee to ensure a fair evaluation of frontline staff. It will be inclusive, transparent, and focused on encouraging continued excellence in the […]

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  • Ruth’s House Society

    Our organization is deeply committed to supporting individuals of African descent in Calgary who are fleeing domestic violence, and we understand the critical importance of ensuring that our front-line employees and volunteers feel valued and supported. While we have previously recognized their contributions through informal awards and professional development opportunities, this award would provide the […]

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  • Inclusion Foothills Association

    Front-line staff give so much of their heart and time to what they do for I.F. As an organization, I.F. would love to recognize their hard work through a meaningful reward so the staff can take care of their mental wellbeing outside of the office setting. This would allow front-line staff to improve their work-life […]

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  • A Synergy A Prosperity Association

    Budget Allocation Community Seminar ($500) $100 Venue rental $300 Educational materials $100 Light refreshments for attendeesImpact: Empowers low-income individuals, seniors, and newcomers with accessible, culturally relevant tax and benefit information. Supports uptake of free tax clinics and builds financial literacy. Volunteer Appreciation Program ($300) $150 Personalized thank-you cards and printed certificates $100 Light refreshments for […]

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  • Calgary John Howard Society

    At Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS), we recognize that front-line employees and volunteers are the heart of our organization, providing critical support to individuals navigating the justice system, homelessness, and community reintegration. Their dedication and resilience are fundamental to our mission, and we believe meaningful recognition fosters motivation, engagement, and long-term retention. With this award, […]

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  • Foothills Country Hospice Society

    At Foothills Country Hospice Society, we deeply value the dedication and compassion of our front-line staff. Their unwavering commitment to providing dignified and compassionate care to our patients is the cornerstone of our organization. One of the primary ways we plan to use the award is by fulfilling a special request from our front-line workers […]

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  • Centre For Newcomers

    The Centre for Newcomers would use this award to enhance our current employee recognition efforts by providing opportunities to create additional formal recognition and appreciation initiatives. With these funds we wish to introduce the following: Recognition of Service: Currently CFN does not have a service recognition program, and as we look at the cost of […]

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  • Unison Society

    At Unison, we deeply value the essential contributions of our volunteers and front-line staff, who are the heart of our mission to support older adults in living healthy, connected lives. With this funding, we would enhance our existing recognition program to more meaningfully celebrate and support these individuals throughout the year. Currently, we host three […]

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  • YMCA Calgary

    If our organization were to receive this award, we would use it to further enhance our current employee and volunteer recognition. The recognition of front-line staff and volunteers is a keystone of our culture, and with the support of this award, we could expand and deepen our efforts. We would use the award funds to: […]

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