Calgary Foundation's

Community Knowledge Centre: A Directory of Calgary Charities and Nonprofits

connecting our community to hundreds of Calgary charities and nonprofits, making it easy to support the causes you care about most

Explore the Directory
Calgary Foundation's

Community Knowledge Centre: A Directory of Calgary Charities and Nonprofits

connecting our community to hundreds of Calgary charities and nonprofits, making it easy to support the causes you care about most

Explore the Directory

Donate to the organizations you care about, in the community you live in.

Calgary Foundation’s Community Knowledge Centre (CKC) is a digital philanthropy hub to learn about registered charities and nonprofits that serve our community. Organizations upload their current needs, projects and initiatives and highlight how your support will help to address the greatest needs in our community. Search the CKC directory by cause, organization type, or population served, to easily find organizations that align with your interests.

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Events

Apr
26

Pints & Prosecco

Hosted by:

Providence

This unforgettable evening promises to celebrate community, compassion, and make a transformative impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Guests will enjoy live music by Garrett Gregory, delicious food and drinks, exciting raffles and games, as well as silent and live auctions. Dress to impress in cocktail…

May
01

21st Annual Calgary Book Sale

Hosted by:

RESET Society of Calgary

Welcome to the 21st Annual Calgary Book Sale in support of RESET Society of Calgary! With over 100,000 books, the Calgary Book Sale raises $120,000 – $140,000 annually which has helped support the EXploitation Intervention and Transition (EXIT) Program at RESET since 2003. The EXIT Program provides programming and support…

May
07

AARC's 26th Annual Miracle Gala

Hosted by:

Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre

AARC’s 26th Annual Miracle Gala will be held at the BMO Centre’s Percheron Ballroom on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, and will feature a gourmet dinner, silent auction, and powerful stories of recovery from AARC graduates. The event will welcome over 500 caring citizens, members of the business and philanthropic communities,…

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New In The Directory

Calgary is made better by local organizations like these ones.

United Farmers Historical Society

Requesting $

we serve these populations

  • aging population
  • children and youth
  • women

we need help with

  • education
  • heritage
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progress

United Farmers Historical Society

Requesting $

Miskanawah Community Services Association

Requesting $

we serve these populations

  • children and youth
  • homelessness
  • indigenous communities

we need help with

  • addiction recovery
  • education
  • heritage
  • mental health
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progress

Miskanawah Community Services Association

Requesting $

Community Therapy Dogs Society (CTDS)

Requesting $40000

we serve these populations

  • aging population
  • children and youth
  • developmental disabilities

we need help with

  • literacy
  • mental health
  • physical health
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progress

Community Therapy Dogs Society (CTDS)

Requesting $40000

Create a Profile, Become a Member, and Start Showing on our Calgary Charity List

For organizations, membership is open to both registered charities and nonprofits who directly serve the Calgary and area community. Want to list your charity or nonprofit in our Directory? When you create a profile and start showing on our Calgary charity and nonprofit directory, you also get a free membership that gives you access to the Member’s Corner.

 

NEW – Explore Equity-Deserving Community-Led Organizations

We have a new search feature to discover registered charities and nonprofits in Calgary that serve marginalized communities and individuals. From the board level to senior leadership, these organizations are led by the people they exist to serve. Examples of equity-deserving communities include Indigenous Communities, Black and Racialized Communities, the Disability Community, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community. Learn more here.

 

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Member Benefits

When you create a profile and start showing on our Calgary charity and nonprofit directory, you also get a free membership that gives you access to the Member’s Corner. The Member's Corner is a brand new, exclusive CKC members-only space for Calgary’s charitable and non-profit communities with a virtual learning channel, library of hundreds of resources, forums to connect with other members, and a sector news section.

Membership Profiles

A membership profile gives organizations more visibility. It also gives you the chance to highlight your current fundraising goals and pressing needs with people who want to help.

Discussion Forums

Want new opportunities to collaborate within the charitable sector? Have a question for the community? Post it in the Discussion Forums and get the conversation going.

News

Wondering what’s happening in the charitable and nonprofit sectors? Discover the latest news, events, webinars, workshops, initiatives, and granting deadlines in the News section.

Resource Library & Virtual Learning Channel

Looking for a specific resource? Check out hundreds of charity and non-profit specific articles and videos for you and your team to explore. From equity and anti-racism to harassment in the workplace, there is an article for it.

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