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.
COVID UPDATES November 2020
We're Still Here for You!
Youth Centres of Calgary 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.
Pick-up Locations
Applewood
Forest Lawn
Forest Lawn
Applewood Calgary Housing
(inside heated shed with the red door)
Pick-ups Thursday at 3:00-4:00
Forest Lawn
Forest Lawn
Forest Lawn
Forest Lawn Community Centre
Pick-ups 2:30-4:00
**Forest Lawn Club**
Site is temporarily closed by the site manager due to COVID restrictions.
Ogden
Forest Lawn
Penbrooke
Pineridge
Radisson Heights
Radisson Heights
Pineridge Calgary Housing
(East side of the 1300 block)
Please ring the buzzer for CHC office
Pick-ups Tuesday at 3:00-4:00
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.