Calgary Foundation

The 2024 Quality of Life Report tells the story of a city at an inflection point. For those of us who were living near the edge, we’re now at the brink. Calgary Foundation's annual Quality of Life Report reflects the voices of 1,000 residents on critical issues like food insecurity and housing affordability to discover how Calgarians are feeling. Read this year's report: https://lnkd.in/gB2_dYrd

Congratulations on your Order of the University of Calgary, Ken Lima-Coelho! A well-deserved honour to someone who continually works to make our city a better place for all.

Philanthropy starts at one. One donation. One dollar. One decision. Our belief in the ‘power of one’ has been the foundation of what we do since our early days when 20 founders each gave a little, which over time became a lot. Our endowment helps care for over a million people, with over $75 million granted to 1,221 charitable organizations in our community in 2024. Every penny allows us to address diverse challenges that Calgarians from all walks of life are facing. One allows us to give more, do more, grant more and invest more. Success starts with 'one', but we have many to thank for shaping a more vibrant, inclusive city. From the donors who drive change through generosity and organizations that seek solutions to long-term challenges, we thank you for your continued support. With your help, we’ve had one incredible year. Our 2024 Annual Report is now available: https://bit.ly/4f83oTl

Thank you to everyone who came out to Vital City 2024 at the new BMO Centre last Tuesday! This may have been our biggest crowd yet, with over 900 people coming together to celebrate community and discuss creating inclusive spaces. A big thank you to our wonderful host Zain Velji and panelists Alex Sarian, President & CEO, Arts Commons and author of The Audacity of Relevance, Irfhan Rawji, Managing Partner Realize Capital Partners and Chair, Institute for Canadian Citizenship, and Dwight Farahat, Executive Director, Tribe Artist Society. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces in a bigger venue next year!

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Thank you, Calgary Foundation for your "Quality of Life Report 2024" presentation last night. The information shared during the event was informative and thoughtful, shedding light on the vital issues that shape our community. The panel discussion was engaging, offering diverse perspectives from local leaders and change-makers. They shared insights on the challenges we face, the progress we've made, and bold solutions that can be implemented to drive lasting change. It was inspiring to see the "what" each panelist brought to the table. On top of that, it was wonderful to catch up with friends and meet new faces who are just as passionate about making a difference in Calgary. These connections remind me of the incredible network we have here—people working together with a shared vision for positive change. #calgary #community #collaboration #equity

Had a fantastic time at Calgary Foundation's annual Vital City event yesterday! It was amazing to see the incredible impact they've made over the past year, granting $75.4 million to 1,221 charities. 💡 Their 2024 Quality of Life Report offers valuable insights into how Calgarians are doing and what’s working and what’s not in our city. While 50% of us felt optimistic about Calgary’s economy in 2023, that number has dropped to just 35% for 2024. The percentage of Calgarians donating has fallen from 92% in 2018 to 64% this year. Make sure to check out the report here: https://lnkd.in/gB2_dYrd #Calgary

What an inspiring evening at the Calgary Foundation's annual Vital City celebration. Michele Stanners, Adriana Simon, and Karen Filbert, BMgt, CFRE were there to enjoy the incredible event, soaking in the power of community, arts, culture, and connection. 💖

Busy night for Team Daughter with a second client event. The Vital City event - led by President & CEO Eva Friesen from the wonderful Calgary Foundation was attended by over 1000 people tonight, including our COO, Miranda Thorne and designer Garrett Poon. DID YOU KNOW: Calgary Foundation granted $75.4 M to 1121 charitable organizations this year. That's a lot of impact! The event included a compelling panel hosted by Zain Velji, focusing on fostering a stronger sense of belonging for Calgarians through inclusive placemaking. Panel members were: Alex Sarian, President & CEO of Arts Commons and author of the new bestselling book "The Audacity of Relevance" Irfhan Rawji, Managing Partner at Realize Capital Partners and Chair of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship Dwight Farahat, Director of Tribe Artist Society

Thank you Calgary Foundation for another wonderful Vital City celebration. There’s just something about being in a giant room with a 1000+ people who care about making our city great for everyone. Encouraging. Inspiring. Caring. We need these kinds of events to show us we are not alone. So great to see you Sarah Wuntke, Julianne McKinnon, MBA, CMC, CPHR Lachlin McKinnon, Tom Naested (and Team Vecova!), Moose Abdel, Ken Lima-Coelho, Erica Dow, Dennis Agbegha, BSc, MSc., Meredith Perich, Laura Keating Elske, Tyler Wiebe, CFRE, Steacy Pinney (Collyer) and so many others I’m forgetting to tag! And thanks as always to you Micaela Widmer for being there to rep Two Wheel View with me!