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Calgary community board

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The TELUS Calgary Community Board was officially launched in July 2006 by TELUS President and CEO Darren Entwistle. This dynamic board, led by Harold and Marilyn Milavsky, allocates funding to innovative programs which involve youth and/or technology in Calgary.  In 2008, its annual donation budget was increased to $700,000.  Charitable organizations whose focus is in the areas of arts and culture, education and sport, or health and well-being in our environment are invited to apply using our online application form.

The following are examples of programs that the Calgary board has funded in our focus areas:

• CAPES' ArtsSmarts School Program is supported by the Calgary Arts Partners in Education Society which enhances learning and teaching by infusing arts into school curriculum through a collaborative partnership between artists and teachers. This arts-integrated approach strengthens students' ability to be critical and creative thinkers, collaborative learners and active citizens in their communities while improving academic achievement. This program helps students to gain a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
• Youth Volunteer Corps Clubs in Schools Program through the Child and Youth Friendly Calgary (CYFC) provide a framework for schools to engage students in meaningful volunteer projects in their own communities. This project has grown to more than 20 schools in Calgary. The goal is to have one such club in every high school in Calgary and eventually in every school in Calgary. Youth volunteers develop personal and job-related skills while helping to solve real issues in their communities. Schools benefit from shared learning through bringing together parents, teachers, non-profit agencies and local businesses. This program helps students to build a greater sense of community.
• The YWCA's Safe Haven Program is a program that provides a safe home environment, counselling and support to young girls who are involved in or at risk of sexual exploitation. It provides young girls with opportunities to leave the life of sexual exploitation and a move towards healthier, safer lifestyles through educational programming and social services support. Currently, this program is the only one of its kind in downtown Calgary. This program helps marginalized youth to change their future.