Calgary Association of Self Help places a high value on our relationship with you, our donors.  Without your support we would not be able to achieve our mission to promote the abilities of adults with mental illness. We thank you for your commitment to us.

We believe that transparency and accountability are essential to our success.  With this in mind, we have recently joined Imagine Canada’s Ethical Code Program.

The Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code lays out a set of standards for charitable organizations to manage and report their financial affairs responsibly.  By adhering to these standards, we are complying with generally accepted practices for soliciting and managing donor dollars.  This is important because you, our supporters, are entitled to transparency and the greatest impact possible for your investment in us.

If you have any questions about our adherence to the Ethical Code, please feel free to contact Marion McGrath, CEO or request a copy of our latest Annual Report or financial statements.  You can also download the Ethical Code itself by going to www.imaginecanada.ca.

Click here for a recent article in MacLean's magazine that highlights Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program.

Referrals are being accepted now for these Upcoming Sessions:

Art Program - June 2008 and Writer's Club - July 2008
The Art Program and Writer's Club Program provides instruction in a safe and nurturing environment for individuals who wish to discover and explore their creativity through the visual or literary arts. The programs are based on an academic framework and the curriculums are designed to focus on the individual and their personal development. These programs are offered in a semester format with multi-level classes that provide opportunities for students with little or no experience in creative expression as well as continued learning opportunities to challenge the more experienced individuals.
The Art and Writer's Programs run Monday to Friday, individual class times vary according to classes selected.

Initiatives - September 2008
The Initiatives Program provides a supportive learning environment where participants have the opportunity to  enhance their interpersonal skills and apply them to their day to day living.  Interactive lessons focus on primary skill areas to promote interpersonal growth and increase self confidence to deal with feelings, problems and stresses more assertively.
Inititatives is an eight week program with class times Monday - Thursday     9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Activities of Daily Living - September 2008
Activities of Daily Living teaches healthy living options that are fundamental to a healthier lifestyle, an increased quality of life and successful community living. The course offers skill development in: nutrition, meal preparation, budgeting and money management, and household management. Using various experiential media, the teaching is tailored to the realities of living on a limited income and the special needs related to maintaining mental health. Teaching methods include: hands on experience, written exercises, video, field trips, discussion and problem solving. The budgeting component of the program is optional and offered in an individualized consultation format where the instructor offers specific interventions designed for that client's needs.
Activities of Daily Living is a twelve week program with class time of approximately 3 hours per week.

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To all those spring cleaners and garage sale hosts out there who have chosen to share their abundances with us – we thank you!  Our back doorbell is ringing steadily. Your donations give the folks we serve the opportunities to create comfortable homes with modestly priced household goods, sporting equipment, games and books from our Recycling Project.  And the donations of adult clothing ensure our clients have access to our free Clothing Bank when their funds can’t stretch to meet their need for warmth, comfort and job safety.

The City has presented the Calgary Awards since 1994 to honour members of the community who have made significant contributions to improving the quality of life for other Calgarians. The Calgary Awards recognize deserving individuals, schools, corporations, community groups and organizations.  We’re pleased to announce that Calgary Association of Self Help has received the 2007 Calgary Award for Community Advocate - Organization which is awarded to a non-government, not-for-profit Calgary organization for outstanding service to the community by implementing, improving, supporting or assisting a local program and positively affected the community. 

We invite you to read our newest Annual Report.  We hope you enjoy reading about the wonderful programs that you have helped establish and deliver.

Click here to view our latest Agency Report