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From deep roots grow new branches
The first quarter of 2025 has already surpassed all expectations for everyone at I Can for Kids (iCAN). First, we were excited to report how our donors and supporters enabled us to reach a record number of kids in 2024 – nearly 42,000! Second, we welcomed three additional agencies we welcomed three additional agencies to our partnership network to help us reach more kids in more communities.
From deep roots grow new branches
The first quarter of 2025 has already surpassed all expectations for everyone at I Can for Kids (iCAN). First, we were excited to report how our donors and supporters enabled us to reach a record number of kids in 2024 – nearly 42,000! Second, we welcomed three additional agencies we welcomed three additional agencies to our partnership network to help us reach more kids in more communities.
Sutton Garner was featured in Spur Magazine
Thank you Calgary Foundation for highlighting the passion and commitment of Sutton Garner, the woman whose crusade for...
Maclean’s: How grocery gift cards could transform holiday giving
Donating food makes the donor feel good; it doesn’t always make the recipient feel good. Check out Maclean’s coverage of the way our grocery gift card program could transform charitable giving.
A little plastic card creates a huge boost in self-worth.
I Can for Kids (iCAN) recently received a humbling note from a parent who accessed our grocery gift card program:...
It’s so hard to ask for help, but the grocery gift card program never makes you feel bad or ashamed.
As we enter the holiday season, I Can for Kids (iCAN) had the opportunity to connect with a local family to gain their...
Catch the game & support
I Can for Kids
The Calgary Hitmen will generously sponsor our small but mighty charity when they face the Prince Albert Raiders on...
Sprout Society Supporting Hungry Kids In Calgary
Sprout Society has realized exceptional success and growth. But for Conner and Amy, giving back to the community was just as important as their achievement in the kitchen.
Grocery gift cards make life easier. For everyone.
By switching from a summer food program to year-round grocery gift card support, I Can for Kids (iCAN) increased the...
Optimizing our collective impact through reciprocal collaboration
I Can for Kids (iCAN) is highly committed to collaborate with other agencies across the charitable sector who share...
1 in 4 kids lives in a food-insecure home with too little income to buy enough to eat
These children live in your neighbourhood, go to school with your kids, and often hide their struggles from everyone.