GivingTuesday occurs today, which focuses on supporting charitable organizations, began in the United States in 2012 and made its way to Canada in 2013.
According to givingtuesday.ca, the Tuesday following American Thanksgiving has become a global generosity movement where “charities, companies and individuals join together and rally for favorite causes.”
Hockey Alberta believes everyone should have the opportunity to play hockey. That’s why the Hockey Alberta Foundation (HAF) donated more than $1.4 Million to support communities and programs across Alberta throughout the 2023-24 season. Additionally, HAF provided $14,000 in scholarships to participants of the Future Leaders Program, empowering the next generation of leaders in the sport.
Throughout the season, over 100 communities across Alberta were supported, helping to get kids on the ice and enhancing opportunities for female, para, and Indigenous programming, as well as coach education.
The HAF also supports and partners with organizations that continue to make hockey accessible for everyone:
- Sport Central – provides sports equipment at no cost to kids in need. Based out of Edmonton, the volunteers also accept gently-used equipment by donation.
- Calgary Flames Sports Bank – helps kids and families across southern Alberta access equipment at no cost. The organization works with KidSport Calgary to breakdown the cost of fees and equipment to ensure every child has an opportunity to play sports. The Calgary Flames Sports Bank operates with the help of volunteers and donations.
- KidSport – offers grants to help cover the registration costs for sport, allowing all kids to play. Grants can be applied for online and the organization welcomes donations.
- HEROS Hockey – uses the game of hockey to teach life-skills and empower marginalized youth. The organization provides free hockey programming for at-risk children and youth, offering a safe and stable environment for them to grow, connect and succeed.
Thanks to the efforts of the Hockey Alberta Foundation and its partners throughout the province, thousands of kids are able to pick up a hockey stick and hit the ice each year.
GivingTuesday is not just about donating funds – it is also about volunteers working hard to carry out good deeds and give back to their community
In the spirit of GivingTuesday, Hockey Alberta is continuing Hockey Gives Back. Throughout the holiday season, Hockey Alberta will feature teams and associations who are taking the time to help others. Whether it’s organizing food drives, shoveling snow, or donating toys, teams and associations across Alberta are giving back to their communities. Hockey Alberta is proud to showcase these efforts and highlight the positive impact being made.
Fill out the form below and share your team or association’s good deed(s) to be featured on our website!
