Our Key Charities & Organizations

As a group, we plan a variety of fun, informative and interactive events so we are able to contribute funds to our charities. We are involved in many ways with several Initiatives and Organizations.

Supporting Women and Men's Initiatives

The Canadian Progress Club - Elevate is committed to supporting initiatives that empower men and women in our community. We believe in fostering environments where women can thrive and reach their full potential.

Caring for our Elderly Community

We recognize the importance of providing support and care for the elderly members of our community. Canadian Progress Club - Elevate actively seeks opportunities to contribute to the well-being and quality of life for seniors.

Volunteering and Funding Initiatives

Canadian Progress Club - Elevate supports our key charities through both volunteering our time and providing vital funds. We are dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

Learn Who We Help

Explore our website to discover the specific charities and organizations that Canadian Progress Club - Elevate proudly supports. See how our efforts are making a positive impact in the lives of women and elderly individuals within our community.

Children's Cottage Society

CPC Elevate has contributed over $400,000 to Children's Cottage Society since our inception in 2007 in support of their program helping families in need. The funds helped to build their new facility in Calgary which has enabled them to help even more families. 

Unison at Kerby Centre

CPC Elevate has donated over $25,000 and has volunteered time hosting a dance, preparing and serving dinner and renovating rooms to help support the seniors in the programs offered at the Kerby Center

Veterans Food Bank of Alberta

CPC Elevate has donated over $10,000 and volunteer time at the Veterans Food Bank of Alberta 

Special Olympics Canada

In 1986 the Canadian Progress Club established the Canadian Progress Charitable Foundation in support of Special Olympics. With the help of all Progress Clubs across Canada, including Elevate, the Foundation has donated over $1 million dollars to help athletes across Canada achieve their dreams and goals of participating in the Olympic games. All Canadian Progress Clubs in Calgary also volunteered their time when the Special Olympics were held here in 2019. 

Community Kitchen Program of Calgary

CPC Elevate regularly volunteer time packing Good Food boxes in support of this program helping people secure fresh, wholesome food.

Samaritan's Purse Canada

Elevate helps donate and pack items for shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child and also volunteer inspecting shoe boxes at the facility in Calgary.

Gems for Gems

CPC Elevate volunteers at the Gems Jewelry drive to help package donated jewelry that is delivered across the country to survivors of abuse residing in shelters on Christmas morning.  CPC Elevate also volunteers at the Gems Cup, a charity polo tournament.

My Friend Dave Project

CPC Elevate purchased, packed and donated 40 Christmas Stockings to support the vulnerable men through their project. 

CPC Elevate also contributes to various programs including:

- Street Sisters

- Reset Society

- Basically Babies

- Calgary Drop Inn Center

- Feed the Hungry

- Brenda’s House

- Soup Sisters

- Inn From the Cold

- The Royal Canadian Legion

- Seniors Secret Service

 

 

Elevate also supports all other Progress Clubs in Calgary with their initiatives to help those in need.