Community board - Calgary
Quick facts- 2012 Donation budget:
- $500,000
- Projects funded to date:
- 238
- Total donations 2005 - 2011:
- $3,800,000
- 2010 giving report
- List of community board members
- Giving Report archive:
- Previously funded programs:
- 2009
- 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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The TELUS Calgary Community Board was launched in July 2006 and is chaired by Ken King. For 2012, the TELUS Calgary Community Board has an annual donation budget of $500,000.
Since inception, the Calgary Community Board has donated $3.8 million to 238 projects. In 2011, it donated $500,000 to 30 projects.
What’s unique about this community board is that funding decisions are made by volunteer board members who work with TELUS to identify and fund grassroots programs of charities operating in the Calgary community. Each board member brings a unique skill set and has an outstanding background of experience in a specific focus area – specifically arts, culture, health, environment, sports and/or working with youth. TELUS provides the funding and some outstanding community leaders who work at TELUS. Together these community champions decide on which projects have the highest impact on the youth of Calgary.
We hope your organizations will apply for funding. Below are some guidelines to help you decide if you should put your project forward for consideration.
- The charity applying must be a Canadian charity that is registered with Revenue Canada and has a valid RR#
- The project you are submitting has a clearly defined focus on youth
- The project addresses a pressing community need
- The project is based in Calgary and will show benefit for Calgary youth.
Charitable organizations that meet our criteria are invited to apply using our online application.
TELUS Community Events
TELUS supports a number of community events and non-profit organizations in the city. These event partnerships often provide access to learning seminars, bring groups together to share best practices and generally build capacity in our community. TELUS proactively seeks these opportunities in the community.
Below are some examples:
Looking to volunteer in Calgary?
Check out Volunteer Calgary’s volunteer opportunities
Check out Volunteer Calgary’s volunteer board opportunities.
TELUS: We give where we live
At TELUS, we believe that in order to do well in business, we must do 'good' in the communities where we live, work and serve. That's why when customers choose TELUS; their support directly impacts our ability to give back to our local communities. Our philosophy – We Give Where We Live - is about TELUS and our team members sharing our generosity of spirit to make a meaningful difference for those in need.
