Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park

It was a special morning at RCCHP as we welcomed two new members, Vanessa Brown, a Chartered Professional Accountant, and Sami, who brings a humanitarian background from Yemen. Jamie Powell will serve as their mentor.

Guest Speaker – Danielle Ladouceur, CEO, Children's Cottage Society

Danielle shared an inspiring overview of the organization's 40 years of supporting Calgary children and families. To date, the Children's Cottage has helped more than 80,000 children. Its new Child & Family Centre, opened in April 2024, has expanded the organization's ability to serve families, with the Crisis Nursery accommodating approximately 40% more children.

She highlighted key programs, including Nan's Place Crisis Nursery, Hope's Cradle, the Family Resource Network, and the Family Mental Wellness Hub. The organization's high-risk family preservation program also boasts an impressive 85% success rate.

Looking ahead, Danielle shared the organization's fundraising goal of $4 million over the next four years to further expand its community impact.

RCCHP has proudly supported the Children's Cottage through contributions including a sensory room bubble tube, outdoor spigots, and crib assembly—a wonderful example of Rotary making a difference in our community.

Link to Meeting Video

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