Making a Difference: Fundraising and Community Support
The Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park is dedicated to making a lasting impact locally and globally through our fundraising efforts. Two of our signature fundraisers include:
- Christmas Wines of the World Raffle
- Springtime Second Chance Art Sale
The funds raised are pooled together to support impactful projects in Calgary and around the world. Many of these projects are recurring, allowing us to build on past progress and deepen our impact. Below is a list of organizations and initiatives we supported in 2023-2024:
Local Projects
- Ronald McDonald House, Calgary
- SEEDS Connections Program for high school students
- Rotary Youth Development Programs:
RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment)
RAYEC (Rotary Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp)
Adventures in Citizenship
- Wood’s Homes Youth Culinary Arts Program (YCAP)
- It’s a Crime Not to Read
- Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY)
- Scholarships:
- Bow Valley College
- SAIT
- Peace by Piece Quilters Guild
- Calgary Poppy Fund
- Victory Outreach
- Calgary Community Kitchen
- Alcove Addiction Recovery for Women
- Aventa Centre of Excellence for Women with Addictions
- Accessible Housing
- PROSPECT Outdoor Pursuits Program
- L’Arche Calgary
- Heritage Park Accessible Rail Car Project
International Projects
- Water System for Quiacquix, Guatemala
- Towards the Elimination of Cervix Cancer in Guatemala
- Enhanced Learning for Schools in Peten, Guatemala
- Habitat for Humanity - Guatemala
- Samuel Olatuyi Foundation: Fresh water borehole in Nigeria
- Volcanes Community Kids Education Programme, Mexico
Every contribution helps us bring hope, support, and opportunities to those who need it most. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
