Community Impact

• 2009

• 2008

• 2007

• 2006

New Project Research

The Junior League of Calgary conducts research to identify unfilled needs within the Calgary community, develops programs to meet these needs, pilots and implements these programs and ultimately hands them over to a community partner.  We are currently in the process of developing our next project, and held a 12-agency forum entitled “Exploring Issues Impacting Calgary Youth” as the first step in this process.  We anticipate project development, piloting and implementation to be completed by the end of our 2009 – 2010 year. 

Teen Christmas Totes

In 2004, we became aware teenagers were being missed through regular Christmas giving programs within the city.  In the first year, we provided stockings for 100 teenagers and thanks to generous community donations, the project grew to 300 totes in 2008. These Christmas totes were filled with hygiene items, movie passes, playing cards, magazines, gloves, toques, food coupons and Hitmen hockey passes. They were distributed to the teenage clients of ten community resource centres at their Together for Christmas event. 

Kids In The Kitchen

  Since its creation in 2006, the JLC has participated in this annual education initiative on childhood obesity and nutrition.  Junior Leagues in four countries unite in March and April to make an impact by educating the public regarding solutions for the growing problem of childhood obesity.  The JLC focuses on the importance of nutrition, fitness and healthy lifestyles. In 2009, Kids in the Kitchen Day was held at Ranchlands School, providing education and interactive stations for 210 children in Grades 4 – 6.

For more information, check out our  Kids In The Kitchen Fact Sheet.

This article appeared in the Canadian Press, Prince George Citizen, Telegraph Journal, and The Record.com.

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Done in a Day

The JLC holds DIAD mini projects that benefit our current and past projects or fill an immediate need within the Calgary community.