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ACCESS volunteers supporting Calgary seniors

Alliance of Calgary Community Ethnic Support Society

Building stronger, more connected communities

Seniors care, wellness, youth leadership, and cultural celebration — built by and for Calgary’s ethnic communities.

Mission

To create a vibrant and integrative community by bridging the ethnic communities and mainstream society.

通過族裔社區和主流社會來創建一個充滿活力的綜合社區。

Vision

ACCESS envisions an inclusive and supportive society, where Calgarians of all ethnic origins have full and equitable access to all aspects of Canadian society.

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Alliance Support

Working closely with other non-profit organizations in Calgary, ACCESS delivers programs in partnership with the following major service organizations.

Diversecities (formerly CCCSA)
Calgary Korean Arts Club
The Japanese Cultural Group
The Calgary Chinese Community Service Society
The Calgary Chinatown Lions Club
The Oi Kwan Foundation
The Asian Heritage Foundation
The Chinatown Business Improvement Area (CBIA)
The Chinatown Development Foundation
Calgary Chinatown Seniors' Centre Foundation
Chinatown Community Association
The Access Lions Club

What We Do

Every focus area ACCESS supports across Calgary, at a glance.

Seniors Care

Seniors Care

Volunteer-driven companionship, check-ins, and support for isolated seniors.

Grocery & Care Delivery

Grocery & Care Delivery

Culturally sensitive groceries and care packages delivered to those in need.

Youth & Cleanup

Youth & Cleanup

Youth-led neighbourhood cleanup and graffiti removal across Calgary.

Wellness Response

Wellness Response

Mental wellness resources delivered in partnership with Calgary service organizations.

COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Response

Five Calgary service organizations partnered on community-wide support.

Cultural Celebration

Cultural Celebration

Concerts and festivals celebrating Calgary's ethnic communities.

Multilingual Support

Multilingual Support

Services delivered in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

Community Events

Community Events

Gatherings that bridge ethnic communities and mainstream Calgary.

Programs built around your community

We have the volunteers and partners to support every neighbourhood.

Seniors Helping Seniors

Seniors Helping Seniors

Volunteer-led companionship and support for isolated Calgary seniors.

Let’s Connect
Grocery Delivery

Grocery & Care Delivery

Culturally sensitive groceries and care packages delivered directly to those in need.

Let’s Deliver
Youth Cleanup

Youth Community Cleanup

Youth-led neighbourhood cleanup and graffiti removal across Calgary.

Let’s Mobilize
ACCESS cultural celebration

Care that meets you where you are.

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