AT A GLANCE
Important Sector Information
- 2023 State of the Non-Profit Sector Survey
- Community Wellbeing & Safety Strategy (CWSS) and Municipal Housing Strategy (MHS) - Strategic Revision
- Reconciliation efforts recognized by community at inaugural awards evening
Funding Opportunities
- Community priorities fund
- Event and youth initiative grant
- Cultural heritage initiatives program
- Funding to recruit talent
Workshop & Events
- Lethbridge Family Services: healing journey
- Ethereal garden: wine & cheese fundraiser
Monthly Celebrations
- A quarter of century of celebrating Alberta seniors
- Volunteer Lethbridge would like to thank our amazing sponsors
We want to celebrate with you! Send your organization's accomplishments to Nicole at nicole@volunteerlethbridge.com and we will highlight it in our next Non-Profit Builder!
To learn more about our recent highlights, please keep scrolling!
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Important Sector Information
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It’s that time again! We invite you to participate in the 2023 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey! Your input is pivotal in addressing the pressing issues affecting our sector and shaping the future of Alberta's nonprofit landscape. Join us in setting a new response record by sharing the survey link within your nonprofit networks. Your voice counts. Learn more about the survey in our latest CCVO blog.
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 9:00am to 11:00am 003 Meeting Room (basement of City Hall)
Using the link below participants will be able to sign up for the workshop that most closely aligns with the work of their organization (we believe the above workshop is most appropriate), or sign-up for the combined online workshop (Friday, October 27, 2023).
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"Eight community members and organizations were recognized for their efforts in helping set their community on a meaningful path to Reconciliation. Award recipients’ efforts showed dedicated support to partnership building between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and groups, leading to a more equitable, inclusive society."
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The purpose for the Community Priorities Fund is to allocate funding to qualified non-profits for a wide range of projects and communities throughout Southern Alberta.
Application Deadline: October 16, 2023
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Upcoming deadline: November 15, 2023
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he Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program (CHIP) is meant to increase community and public access to this history by helping non-profit organizations document and showcase Indigenous and ethnocultural communities’ cultural heritage with an emphasis on historically underrepresented parts of Alberta's sto.
Application deadline: January 15, 2023.
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There are several grants and funding programs that subsidize, and sometimes completely cover, the cost of your hire. Browse the funding opportunities below to learn more.
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Lethbridge Family Services: Healing Journey
Friday mornings
Sep 15th to Dec 8th, 2023
9:00 am–11:30 am
In partnership with Alberta Health Services Mental Health and Addiction, this 12-week counselling group is for adults who experienced abuse and trauma as children and are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns.
The therapy group will:
- Focus on the effects of trauma and ways to foster resilience in each person’s journey.
- Provide opportunities for participants to explore and connect to themselves through therapeutic and expressive arts activities.
- Provide a supportive environment for participants to learn about themselves through their own personal process and by sharing experiences with one another.
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SAVE THE DATE! Family Centre is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser at the Galt Museum & Archives on November 16, 2023 from 7:00-10:00pm. All proceeds will benefit Family Centre programs & services.
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Nine awards will be presented to individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations. Nominations are assessed based on volunteerism, philanthropy, innovation and outstanding service.
Deadline for Nomination: November 15, 2023
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