This video was sent in with a credit to Derek Selinger. It’s a tribute to the people of the East Village and friends. Posted July 3 in Community Initiatives.
Clothing
Urban Thrift: Accepting clothing donations. Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
High River Evacuee “Adopt-a-Family” Project: a Facebook Group initiative which offers High River residents who have been affected by the floods with much-needed essentials. Posted July 3 in Community Initiatives.
Food
Free Kitchen At Dashmesh Cultural Centre: The Calgary Sikh Community invites all flood victims, volunteers, emergency responders, etc. to come by and eat a hot Indian meal at the Sikh Gurdwara. The Dashmesh Cultural Centre is located at 135 Martindale Blvd NE. The free kitchen (langar) will be available for all from 11am -8pm, 7 days a week. Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
Water sharing for #YYC Flood: Commit to share water with your neighbours if needed. Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
Housing
Kijiji - many Calgarians are posting offers to stay in their home on . If you are in search of accommodations, please check out the current listings. Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
I Have Space!: a Facebook Group of Calgarians who have offered up space in their homes for any displaced flood victims in need of shelter. Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
Animal Care
Feed For The Flood: The Canadian Standardbred Network is doing an organized feed and supply collection to distribute to those horses evacuated and effected by the flooding in Southern Alberta. Read more details>>> Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
Support
High River Flood Support Group: a Facebook Group page offering to help High River residents get their questions answered. It is a page to call HOME as it is powered by the people on it. Posted July 3 in Community Initiatives.
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Lending a Hand
Calgary Drop In Centre: Temporary facilities at 4803 Edmonton Trail NE. They require ongoing support and supplies. Check their Twitter feed at@calgarydropin latest requests. Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives. (updated June 29, 2013).
East Village location no longer in need of volunteers – Thanks Calgary! (updated June 30, 2013)
High River Clean-up Volunteers: a Facebook page with contact information and opportunities to volunteer in High River. Posted July 3 in Community Initiatives.
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Ongoing Community Fundraisers
Calgary-wide Art Project-Alberta Flood Rose Project: Calling all Calgary and Area Visual Artists to create and donate a 4”x4” original piece of art, depicting the Alberta Wild Rose. The small pieces will be framed together in groups of 100 and these larger collaboration pieces will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the end of August, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Red Cross. Finished pieces are due on or before July 26, 2013. For details check out the project website: www.thealbertafloodroseproject.com Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
Drop in the Bucket YYC Campaign: Drop in the Bucket YYC is a grassroots campaign raising funds to help YYC flood victims rebuild their lives. Donate $1 (or more) and help raise $1.2 Million in Ikea gift cards for those who lost their furniture in the flood. Check out the Drop in the Bucket YYC Facebook and Campaign sites for details. No donation is too small! Deadline for Donations: July 31, 2013. Posted July 1 in Community Initiatives.
Emergency Relief Funding Page: Place2Give has put up an emergency relief fund page. They are focusing on grassroots organizations. Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
“Hell or High Water Stampede Shirts” from the Calgary Stampede’s online store. The Stampede says: ”In order to aid in the relief efforts to our fellow Albertans, proceeds from each “Hell or High Water” t-shirt sold will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Floods Fund, which is actively providing relief to flood victims. While supplies last.” Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
Swerve’s list of Events to Benefit Flood Victims. Updated regularly. Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
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Upcoming Community Events
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Selections from Stomp & Swoosh – Calgary Men’s Chorus Benefit Concert: The Calgary Men’s Chorus will perform selections from their July 6 Stomp and Swoosh program, with proceeds going towards Alberta flood relief efforts. Stomp & Swoosh explores smooth choral sounds with visually and auditory stimulating body percussion! St. Laurence Anglican Church (5940 Lakeview Dr SW), 7:30 pm. Tickets: By donation with proceeds. Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
Elevate Auctions: Stampede BBQ and Silent Auction in Support of Canadian Red Cross Alberta Floods Fund.
11:00 am – 1:30 pm 4116 50th Avenue SE RSVP by July 2nd to Turell @ 403-287-8421 or [email protected] Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Stomp & Swoosh – Calgary Men’s Chorus Benefit Concert: Stomp & Swoosh explores smooth choral sounds with visually and auditory stimulating body percussion! Location: Rozsa Centre - University of Calgary (2500 University Drive NW) . Tickets: $22 each with all proceeds to the Calgary Women’s Shelter for flood relief). Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Foothills Flood Relief Musical Fundraiser: Come out an enjoy and evening of music and fun, with all proceeds going towards flood relief efforts in the Foothills. A wide variety of local musicians, from jazz to country, pop and rock will be performing throughout the evening. X92 Xposure winners Go For the Eyes have been confirmed! Silent auction items are pouring in, including a beautiful guitar (estimated value of $1500), signed merchandise from Sarah McLachlan, a CFR jacket and autographed photo from Denny Hay and more. Location: Ralph Klein Park, 6:00 - 11:00 pm. Tickets: $25 available online or at the gate. Posted Prior to July 1 in Community Initiatives.
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