Calgary Co-op in the Community

Calgary Co-op endeavors to be an active participant in the communities it serves, and supports the philanthropic goals of the Alberta's Promise Program, which encourages companies to support charities that benefit children and families.

Calgary Co-op provides financial, product and in-kind support to local charities, non-profits, associations and other organizations, including the Alberta Children's Hospital, Children's Cottage, Calgary Public Library, Calgary Drop-In Shelter, Mustard Seed, Calgary Food Bank, Airdrie and Wheatland County food banks, Salvation Army, Canadian Legion and its annual Poppy Fund Drive, Kerby Centre, Meals on Wheels, Ronald McDonald House, Calgary police, fire and EMS, Calgary Zoo and many, many others.

Calgary Co-op

Committed to communities where our employees and members live and work.

Calgary Co-op Stampede Breakfasts

We're dishing up stacks of flapjacks and a heap of good times. Round up your wild bunch and join the fun!

Stuff a Bus - A Record Year!

The 2009 Stuff a Bus holiday food drive held on November 28 was a huge success.  Together, Calgary Co-op, Calgary Transit and for the second year in a row, XL 103 FM, were able to raise over $170,000 for the Calgary Food Bank - a record total for this event!  Thank you to all Calgary and area residents who donated during Stuff a Bus.  Your contributions will help ensure no family goes hungry this holiday season.

The stuffed Calgary Transit "Stuff a Bus" bus.

Answering the Humane Society's Plea for Help

On October 7th, Calgary Co-op responded to the Calgary Humane Society's request for donations for their Phoenix Program, which funds their animal surgical program. Calgary Co-op will present the Society with a cheque for $10,000 this week, of which $9,000 was donated by caring members, customers and employees through our Bags to Riches shopping bag recycling program, and the remainder was provided through our corporate community investment program. For more information about the Calgary Humane Society, its programs, services, pet adoption program and how you can help, visit www.calgaryhumane.ca.

Calgary Co-op Becomes Major Sponsor at the Calgary Zoo

On June 29th, Calgary Co-op CEO Ken McCullough and the CEO of the Calgary Zoo, Dr. Clement Lanthier, jointly announced during a groundbreaking ceremony at the zoo, that Calgary Co-op and the Calgary Zoo are partnering to construct a new Calgary Co-op Kids Zone at the Calgary Zoo.

As the exclusive sponsor, Calgary Co-op will be donating $750,000 over the next five years to the Calgary Zoo to construct a new Calgary Co-op Kids Zone - a unique partnership opportunity that will carry on for the next 20 years.

Construction will begin in September of this year, with an expected completion date of summer 2010. The Calgary Co-op Kids Zone will be located near the elephant enclosure and main concession area at that the zoo. The area will feature an animal conservation theme. The main attraction will be a handcrafted wooden carousel with replicas of various animal species (some extinct; most endangered). The carousel will feature our very own Co-oparoo kangaroo mascot as one of the figurines, along with other animals, including a silverback gorilla. The children's train that tours around the zoo today will also become part of the Calgary Co-op Kids Zone and its new boarding station will be located in this area.

Updates on Calgary Co-op's exciting new sponsorship with the Calgary Zoo will be provided on this website as well as in Co-op News, our quarterly newsletter for members of Calgary Co-op.

Calgary Co-op Taradale Employees Get a New Look

On Friday, May 29th, Calgary Co-op Taradale employees got a new look all in the support of a good cause. Thirteen employees and friends decided to shave their heads to raise money for the Cancer Society. Darynn M., Tom B., Brian R., Kyle R.,Steve G., Beverley I., Jackie B., Marka E., Crystal E., Allen H., Mary M., Mark L., and Jacky M. And their fundraising efforts were a great success. In total, they raised over $7,600 for the Cancer Society! Hair Shapers, a hair salon located in our Taradale centre, generously donated their services to shave the heads of these employees and did an excellent job. Many employees and members stopped by to view the excitement and offer words of encouragement. Congratulations on your fundraising efforts and for demonstrating your care for the community! 

Calgary Co-op Partners with KidsSport

Calgary Co-op has partnered with KidsSport, which provides support to families that require financial assistance to enroll their children in sports program and to purchase sports equipment. Applications are available at customer services, but must be dropped off at KidSport when completed. For information, click here.