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Unprecedented Community Support
CIWA’s Adopt a Family initiative has achieved remarkable success this year, thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community. The impact of your contributions is truly astounding!
Total Donations: An impressive $140,296.00
- Cash donations: $38,116
- In-kind donations: $102,180 (Estimated)
- Families Directly Assisted: 186
- Children Directly Benefited: 437
Comprehensive Community Impact
Adopt a Family’s impact extended even further through collaborations with partnering agencies, such as Kinette Club of Calgary, Made by Momma, and The Magic of Christmas.
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Additional Families Served: 149
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Additional Children Reached: 388
Bringing Joy to 300+ Families
In total, your generosity brought smiles to over 1,000 individuals!
- 335 families
- 825 children
Beyond Material Support
Your contributions not only enabled us to offer beyond essential items (gift cards, household essentials, toys, and food), but your generosity also has:
- Provided immediate relief
- Fostered a sense of community and belonging
- Instilled hope in families facing challenges
- Spread love and joy throughout our community
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A Lasting Impact
We at CIWA thank you for supporting the Adopt a Family campaign! No matter how big or small the contribution, we’ve not only brightened the holidays for those in need but also created a ripple effect of kindness and support that will continue to impact our community long after the season has ended. Your unwavering support has truly made a lasting and meaningful difference in the lives of many, including families of Muinat and Rihab.
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“The gift will go a long way for me and my family. I just want to say thank you to Adopt a Family and CIWA.” – Muinat from Nigeria
“Thank you so much for all the help and support. As a single mom, I was able to use the support CIWA provided to buy gifts for my daughter and feel happy this holiday season. Thank you.” – Rihab from Eritrea
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A Special Thanks to Our Donors!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported CIWA’s Adopt a Family! Whether you contributed by donating money and time or by helping us build care packages with food, toys and other essentials, your support has been invaluable. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those in need.
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- Ovintiv
- Mawer Investment Management
- BD&P Law Firm
- 1st Class Childcare at Don Bosco School
- Altagas
- Amazon
- Balmoral School
- Body Art-Coven
- Calgary Telus Convention Centre
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- CIBC Centre Street SE
- Emerson
- Jumpstart
- Mark’s
- Second-Year Students from the Project Management Program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Secure Energy of United Way
- Sport Chek
- Individual & anonymous donors
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