A day to give back!
Your Support Changes Lives!
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Created in 2012, it has now grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
This Giving Tuesday, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women, those who identify as women, and teen girls in Calgary.
We, at Making Changes Association, strongly believe that by empowering women and girls to succeed, innovate, and confidently enter the workforce, we can strengthen our community and create a brighter future for all.
We are dedicated to transforming lives and each year assist over 2,800 unemployed and underemployed clients. Our programs have a significant and measurable impact, not only on our clients but also on their families, future employers, and the community as a whole. Through our initiatives, we equip individuals with the necessary tools and confidence to break the cycle of poverty and attain success in their careers and personal lives.
This Giving Tuesday, you can make a difference in the lives of women, those who identify as women, and teen girls to gain financial independence, find their voice, and have the confidence to pursue their dreams.
IMPACT OF YOUR SUPPORT
Here are some examples of what we are able to offer with our donors’ support:
$250 - One consultation at My Best Friend’s Closet.
$300 - One consultation at Dress for Success Calgary.
$300 - Training materials for one Employment and Life Skills workshop.
$1,500 - New undergarments, hosiery, and socks for 100 participants
$4,500 - Good quality running shoes for 100 participants at My Best Friend’s Closet.
$6,500 - Program supplies for 6 months for the Women In Technology program.
Check out our impact page.
By donating today, your support goes even further. CanadaHelps will match all donations received today by an additional 1% – so you can give more and make an even bigger impact!
On this #GivingTuesday, make a positive impact by supporting our programs. Your donations help us in making concerted efforts to advance women, those who identify as women, and teen girls to achieve their best lives, fulfilling careers, and economic independence.
Donate today to invest in a brighter future for women striving for economic independence.
MAKE A ONE-TIME OR MONTHLY DONATION:
Visit our donation page to make a financial contribution.
OTHer Ways to support us this Giving Tuesday and beyond!
We accept in-style and new or gently-worn in-season professional clothing items and accessories for the Dress for Success Calgary boutique and all-season items for My Best Friend’s Closet. Please see below for details on the types of support you can provide.
+ Can I make a financial donation?
Yes, visit our donation page here to make a financial contribution.
+ What sort of women's items are you accepting for donation?
We accept donations of gently worn or new seasonal women's business and business casual clothing all sizes or 0-26. Please bring your donations in sturdy plastic bags or boxes and please remove your clothes from hangers prior to donating.
- Suits, skirts, pants, blouses, jackets/blazers, dresses
- Shoes, dress boots
- Accessories: handbags, briefcases, jewelry, belts
- Outerwear such as coats/jackets, scarves and gloves
- New and gently used bras
- Brand new undergarments, hosiery (ie: pantyhose, tights, knee high and trouser socks)
- Unused cosmetics, skin care and personal care products
+ What sort of teenage girl items are you accepting for donation?
We accept donations of gently worn or new clothing teen school-appropriate clothing for all seasons in sized XS through to XL and plus sizes in the items below. Please bring your donations in sturdy plastic bags or boxes and remove your clothes from hangers prior to donating.
- Jeans, pants leggings, skirts, athletic wear
- T-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, cardigans, sweaters, vests, blouses
- Shoes and boots (all seasons)
- Accessories: pack sacks, purses, belts, jewellery, scarves, gloves, hats
- Jackets (all seasons) and winter parkas
- New cosmetics, skin care and personal care products
- Brand new undergarments (underwear, bras, socks)
- New and very gently used lace up running shoes (sizes 5-11)
+ Can I organize a clothing, shoe or coat drive?
+ Can I volunteer?
If you would like to volunteer please fill out this form.
+ When and where can I drop off donation items?
We are accepting donations Monday to Thursday 9:30 pm to 4:00 pm and select Saturdays from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Making Changes office. Please visit our Contact Us page for location information.
Be a part of someone’s success today!
Making Changes acknowledges the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, the Tsuut’ina Nation and Stoney Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley and the Metis people of Alberta, Region III. We honor the hardships that were endured by the peoples on this land to allow us to be in this space to do the work that we do in our community. We respect the culture of the peoples who walk through our doors and we strive to provide space for them. We acknowledge that Indigenous peoples continue to experience hardships and our agency will be champions for change in our daily service to community. Making Changes is committed to inclusivity and recognition of all peoples who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
