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iCAN mixes it up at Macquarie’s 8th annual charity fundraiser
I Can for Kids (iCAN) was thrilled to be one of three charities supported at Macquarie’s 8th annual charity fundraiser—a night that truly raised the bar!
iCAN mixes it up at Macquarie’s 8th annual charity fundraiser
I Can for Kids (iCAN) was thrilled to be one of three charities supported at Macquarie’s 8th annual charity fundraiser—a night that truly raised the bar!
Bruce Edgelow is CTV’s Inspired Albertan
Darrel Janz’ Inspired Albertans segment on CTV features iCAN Board Chair Bruce Edgelow.
5th Annual Pub Quiz to benefit
I Can for Kids
Rotary Club of Calgary Fish Creek presents their 5th Annual Pub Quiz at Tops Pizza and Steak House – in-person!
Northwestival Returns!
Our favourite winter festival is back! Join us at Northwestival in University District on Sunday, December 5th for a fun-filled day of activities, food and entertainment.
Grocery gift cards do more than fill empty bellies
Our partners identify vulnerable kids and families most in need and offer our gift cards to help ease the stresses caused by lack of household income and food insecurity. The U of C study confirms our approach is working.
Grocery gift cards encourage healthier eating
Study participants told researchers that before receiving I Can for Kids grocery gift cards, limited finances restricted their ability to purchase fresh foods.
Restoring dignity with grocery gift cards
When receiving I Can for Kids grocery gift cards, recipients told researchers they could prioritize their own household needs and it helped them feel competent as a parent.
SPUD is fueling the potential of our future generation
From now through to the end of September when you purchase a Back-to-School bundle from SPUD, they’ll donate $1 to I Can for Kids!
Most innovations seem obvious. After the fact.
Supplying our frontline agency partners with grocery gift cards represented a focus on an income-based response to food insecurity because lack of food isn’t the issue, the root of the problem is a lack of money.
It’s Almost Time For Karen To Climb For Kids!
Our fearless friend, Karen Knowlton, has been hard at work training for Karen Climbs for Kids and will be summiting Mount Athabasca (3,491m) in Jasper National Park on July 23 in support of I Can for Kids.