Alberta Blue Cross

It's time again for the launch of our #BuiltTogether grant program. This initiative is designed to empower Albertan’s with the courage to create active living and wellbeing structures. We are offering 5 grants, each up to $50,000, dedicated to the development of infrastructures such as outdoor fitness areas, rinks, walking paths, parks and more. To learn more about how to qualify for this grant, visit our link: https://lnkd.in/dQG2QWk7

There is only 1 month left to apply for our Faces of Wellness program! Through this program, we want to celebrate Albertans who work to actively inspire wellness in their community and embraced the courage to overcome. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gzaykjhX

In July, Albertans were collectively heartbroken to learn of the destruction left by a wildfire that destroyed much of Jasper National Park including a substantial part of the Jasper townsite, and also resulted in the tragic death of a firefighter. As an organization with deep ties to the communities we serve, we have always stepped up to support our communities in times of need. So when we were approached to participate in a special fundraising campaign and benefit concert to support Jasper, we were quick to say yes. Together with other leading local organizations, including ATB Financial, Edmonton International Airport and PCL, we will be contributing $50,000 toward this campaign from our community foundation. This is in addition to our contribution to the Red Cross Alberta Wildfire relief fund donated from our caring employees, which was matched from our community foundation. Please join us this Saturday, September 7 for an unforgettable night of music featuring 3 of Alberta’s greatest acts: The Prairie States, Nice Horse and Kyle Mckearney. They’ll be joined by DJ Johnny Infamous and MC, Ryan Jespersen. The concert will be held at ATB Plaza in downtown Edmonton. Tickets are just $20 each and all donations and concert proceeds will go to the Jasper Community Society’s Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund, a local Jasper charity. To purchase your tickets, visit https://ow.ly/iz3t50TeRRy

We're proud to be founding partners of the Change Health Program with the University of Alberta. Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gWG6AEGc

Applications for our Indigenous Scholarships are officially open! This year, we will be awarding 9 scholarships of $1,500 to students in any year of study who are attending an Alberta-based, accredited post-secondary institution. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025. To apply or learn more, visit https://ow.ly/aGqe50TbceA

Community is central to everything we do and we want to celebrate that with the continuation of our Community Wellbeing grant program. This program was originally created to mark our 75th anniversary but we brought it back this year and will award 30 charities or non-profit organizations across Alberta with a $1,000 grant each. Does your organization promote physical, mental or social wellbeing? Apply now: https://ow.ly/SwIu50TaWlm *Nominations will be accepted until Oct 31, 2024.

It's Customer Service Week! We want to take a moment to thank and recognize our Customer Services team for their hard work, patience and dedication. These great people are the friendly voices on the phone when you call and the people solving problems behind the scenes. We appreciate everything they do and are inspired by their commitment to providing world class service #CustomerServiceWeek

Calgary, are you ready to show your pride🏳️🌈? Calgary Pride is happening August 31 and September 1 at Prince’s Island Park. Our street team will be at the Marketplace on Sunday from 12 to 9 p.m. Stop by to say hi, spin the wheel and win some great prizes. Calgary Pride has activities for everyone. Learn more about Pride week on their website: https://ow.ly/xrvW50T9fKi

Our 2024 Faces of Wellness program is now open for applications. You could be the grand prize recipient or a finalist like Enessa Habib. “The journey has been healing for me and others as we care for and tend to the bees in a gentle way. This creature is more vulnerable and fragile than us. It allows us to reflect inward and look at what we need to do to take care of ourselves and where we fit within nature,” -Enessa. In 2021, Enessa started YEG Honeycomb, a project that brings bees to historic areas in Edmonton. YEG Honeycomb works with residents at Alberta Hospital Edmonton’s Facility for Mental Health and Addiction and the Grierson Centre to help patients successfully transition out of the facilities and into the community. Learn more about Enessa’s story or apply to the 2024 Faces of Wellness program: https://lnkd.in/eD8tt-zT

Did you know that the grand prize recipient of our Faces of Wellness program will win a trip to Banff? You can nominate yourself or someone you know who displays physical, mental or social wellness. The grand prize winner will win a 2-night trip to Banff including lodging and food. Learn more and apply using our link: https://ow.ly/ANoU50SX0lg