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The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) stands as a cornerstone of support, connection, and cultural revitalization for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples in Calgary.

For countless individuals and families navigating urban life, AFCC provides essential services, a welcoming community based on the spirit of "Many Nations. One Family."™, and a vital link to Indigenous culture and heritage.

Running meaningful, culturally appropriate programs requires resources, and as the Urban Indigenous population in Calgary grows, so does the need for the services AFCC provides. We rely on the generosity of community supporters like you to sustain and expand our offerings. Your donation directly invests in the well-being, cultural strength, and future of Calgary's Urban Indigenous community, helping us empower individuals, strengthen families, and enrich our city.

Why Your Donation Matters / The Impact of Your Gift

Your support directly fuels programs and services that make a tangible difference. Donations enable us to:

🪶 Foster Cultural Pride and Connection

Support workshops, language initiatives, ceremonies, land-based learning, and cultural events through programs like Honouring the Bonds, Youth Programming, and the Smudge Vow Program.

💡 Impact Example:

$50 provides traditional beading supplies, project materials, and sacred medicines (sage, sweetgrass) for an Indigenous youth participating in our cultural workshops.

🏡 Provide Safe and Supported Housing

Contribute to vital housing initiatives like the Elders' Lodge (Omahkitapioyis), the Aboriginal Housing Initiative, Bromley Place, and the development of new family housing, offering stability and culturally safe environments.

💡 Impact Example:

$150 funds a complete "Welcome Home" kit—including bedding, essential household items, and initial groceries—for a community member or Elder transitioning into a new supportive housing unit.

🌅 Support Our Elders and Youth

Help sustain the Kanakaatsi’nom Elders' Drop-in Centre, provide resources for Elders living at the Lodge, and fund youth programs that offer guidance, cultural connection, and leadership opportunities.

💡 Impact Example:

$250 provides a respectful honorarium to compensate a traditional Knowledge Keeper or Elder for leading a healing circle, storytelling session, or ceremony.

🍲 Meet Essential Needs

Assist us in offering referrals for basic needs like food and clothing, supporting community members through the Navigation Centre, and managing critical support lines.

💡 Impact Example:

$100 supplies a comprehensive emergency hamper—including nutritious food, winter clothing gear, and hygiene toiletries—for a relative supported through the Navigation Centre.

🤝 Strengthen Community Wellbeing

Support holistic health initiatives, gender-based violence prevention efforts, Status Card clinics, and essential operational costs that keep all our programs running.

💡 Impact Example:

$500 directly sustains the critical infrastructure of our frontline operations, ensuring our community navigators and Status Card clinics have the resources to operate continuously without interruption.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps AFCC provide lifelines, foster resilience, celebrate identity, and build a stronger, more inclusive Calgary.

Ways to Donate

💻 Donate Online

Make a secure online donation through our CanadaHelps page. Tax receipts for online donations are issued directly by CanadaHelps.

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✉️ Donate by Mail

Send a cheque payable to "Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary" to our mailing address:

Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary
#250 - 229 11th Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0Y1

🤝 Other Ways to Give

For information on donating securities, making a direct bank transfer, discussing in-kind donations, or directing your gift to a specific program, please contact us.

Give the Gift of Time

Your time and energy are just as impactful as a financial contribution. Join our Volunteer Hub to support our programs and community events.

✋ Learn About Volunteering

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📄 Charitable Information

The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary is a registered Canadian charity. Our Charitable Registration Number is: 847902277RR0001.

We provide official tax receipts for donations of $20.00 or more made directly to AFCC (by mail or other direct methods).

💬 Contact Us

If you have any questions about donating, please reach out to our team. Thank you for your generous support!