Community Investment

Calgary Co-op owes its success to members of our community who purchase our products and services. Because our success depends on the strength of our community, we are committed to being a meaningful contributor to bettering the lives of our employees, members and the community. This support is the foundation of our Community Investment Program.

This program strengthens our community role by focusing our giving to specific community initiatives that most closely reflect our corporate values and strategies. It was necessary, due to the thousands of funding requests we receive each year, to establish a long-term community investment strategy.

Our Community Investment Program includes:

• being an Alberta's Promise company.


• encouraging the community to recycle their newspapers at our centres with processes going to worthwhile charitable groups in the community.


• encouraging and supporting  community-minded volunteer efforts of Calgary Co-op employees.


• reflecting Calgary Co-op's values and business strategies in our giving.


• providing visible demonstrations of Calgary Co-op's corporate citizenship initiatives.


• making Calgary and area a better place to live and work.