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 Tuesday & Thursday at 12:00-1:30 (or until supplies last)
Bowness
Applewood
Applewood
Bowcroft School
Between the playground and
school bus pick up site.
Pick-ups Wednesday & Friday 12:00-1:30 (or until supplies last)
Dover
Applewood
Dover
Forest Lawn Community Centre
Pick-ups Tuesday & Thursday
12:00-1:30 (or until supplies last)
Ogden
Penbrooke
Dover
Penbrooke
Penbrooke
Penbrooke
St. Peter School (St. Pete's)
Pick-ups Wednesday & Friday 12:00-1:30 (or until supplies last)
Pineridge
Penbrooke
Penbrooke
Pick-ups Tuesday & Thursday 12:00-1:30 (or until supplies last)
Shaganappi
Shaganappi
Shaganappi
Pick-ups Tuesday & Thursday from 12:00-1:30pm (or until supplies last)
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.