a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth in Calgary
Giving back through life-changing experiences and mentorship.
a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth in Calgary
Giving back through life-changing experiences and mentorship.
Youth Centres of Calgary-Ogden
ycc pivoted & thrived
When Covid19 spread to Calgary, Youth Centres of Calgary needed to close along with the schools. The repeated concern was “who is going to feed the kids?”. With the help of so many amazing partners and volunteers helping our nonprofit, we pivoted, and gave out an average of 2000 free bagged lunches a week as we wave goodbye every day with a “see you tomorrow”!
We're Still Here for You!
Youth Centres of Calgary (YCC) is still VERY open for distribution of lunch packs, grocery items and other things that can help families thrive during this challenging time.
The grocery packs are made in a commercial kitchen and all food is very safe!
We occasionally have grocery store cards, sports equipment and books, so please ask!
We are “popping up” at other locations during the week. Each site is “once a week”, with the same stuff that we give in Ogden! See below for our locations and dates around Calgary communities.
YCC Pick-up Locations
Applewood
Applewood
Applewood
Applewood Calgary Housing
(inside heated shed with the red door)
Pick-ups Thursday at 3:00-4:00
Bowness
Applewood
Applewood
Bowcroft School
Pick-ups Wednesday at 3:00-4:30 Between the playground and
school bus pick up site.
Wednesday at 3:30 pm - Until supplies last!
Dover
Applewood
Forest Lawn Library
Forest Lawn Library
Patrick Airlie School
Forest Lawn Library
Ogden
Patrick Airlie School
Patrick Airlie School
Patrick Airlie School
Patrick Airlie School
Patrick Airlie School
Patrick Airlie (North Entrance)
Pick-ups Tuesday and
Thursday at 3:15-4:00
**while the school is open**
Pineridge
Radisson Heights
Penbrooke
Pineridge Calgary Housing
(East side of the 1300 block)
Please ring the buzzer for CHC office
Pick-ups Tuesday at 3:30-4:30
Radisson Heights
Radisson Heights
Radisson Heights
Our History
Our History
Our History
Seeing a need for energetic, nonprofit work in this area, Jane Wachowich formed Youth Centres of Calgary charity organization to provide a safe space for the youth to be kids, to get food in their bellies, and to build bonds.
Our Team
Our History
Our History
Youth Centres of Calgry have an amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers who are committed to our local charity, by helping families and youth thrive through mentorship, guidance, and care.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
We open our doors to community youth who need a safe and welcoming place to “be a kid". Our mission is to reduce the financial, physical and emotional toll for youth and their families that is occurring in the most vulnerable communities in Calgary.
