Fabulous over Forty Charity Gala 2024

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Step into a world where age is just a number at the 2nd Annual Fabulous Over 40 Art Exhibit & Gala hosted by Laurie MacBrown Photography!



Join us on May 11th, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at cSPACE Marda Loop’s exclusive theatre, and dive into the empowering stories of remarkable women aged 40 to 77, showcased through transformative boudoir portraits.



Prepare to be inspired and possibly walk away with fabulous prizes from our charity raffle supporting Made by Momma. Over $3000 worth of prizes are up for grabs, including a luxurious $1000 “Chef at Home Experience” from Lina’s Market!

Enjoy a handpicked selection of low-calorie, alcohol-free craft beers along with delectable appetizers from Lina’s Market.



Limited tickets are available HERE! Secure your spot and experience an unforgettable evening! 

Welcome to the Fabulous Over 40 Art Show Gala

Celebrate the beauty and confidence of women over 40 at this unique gala event. Experience empowerment and connection through:

  • Art Exhibits: Enjoy stunning boudoir portraits of local women over 40 and their stories.
  • Gala Atmosphere: Mingle in a vibrant setting with hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and ample networking opportunities.
  • Charity Raffle: Win more than $3000 worth of amazing prizes including a luxurious “Chef at Home” four-course meal for six, valued at $1000, generously donated by Lina’s Market, and more!  100% of raffle proceeds go directly to our chosen charity, Made by Momma!

Special Guests: Meet portrait artist Laurie Brown and the inspiring participants of the Fabulous Over 40 campaign.

Bring Someone Special: Whether it’s your mother, daughter, or friend, share this experience to discuss age, beauty, and confidence across generations.

Event Details:

  • Location: cSPACE Theatre 
  • Date and Time: Saturday May 11 from 3:00-6:00pm
  • Food & Beverages: Catering by Lina’s Italian Market & selection of refreshments including One For The Road Brewing Co. craft beers.
  • Admission: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please provide the name of each attendee for registration at the entry.

Proudly Sponsored By:

  • Laurie MacBrown Photography
  • Chartwell Retirement Residences
  • Rootology Wellness
  • One For the Road Brewing Company
  • Blue Sky Boys

Don’t miss out on this uplifting celebration of the beauty, strength, and resilience of women over 40!

Little Modern Market May 2024

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a modern + local pop up market

A local market, bringing people together in Calgary on MAY 4 • 9:00-3:00

FAC Deerfoot Campus • 12345 40 Street SE

Little Modern Market is happening SATURDAY, MAY 4th
Come and visit the most incredible line up of shops

• FREE ENTRY w/donation for @madebymommayyc

•BUY 1, GET 1 FREE entry to @telus_spark available at both entrances while quantities last

• NORTH + SOUTH doors will be open FOR ENTRY

• SOUTH CAFE open (for all your COFFEE, snacks + lunch needs)!

• PLAY at the MARKET : drop your kiddos off at the 2 story FAC treehouse for 1.5hrs of supervised play for only $5 (located by the south entrance)

• FREE Face Paint + Glitter Tattoos (located by the south entrance)

• WORKSHOPS at the MARKET: different workshops happening by @yycplantdelivery | @bakeryboxyyc | @projectphotosessions *ticket available now

Check out the website to see all of the shops that will be there!

Rooftop Community Garden Project

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Have you heard? We’ve got an amazing urban farm on the roof of Southcentre Mall! And we need your help to keep it growing!

This spring & summer, we will once again be growing fresh vegetables, herbs & fruit, and running a beehive program in support of our Made by Momma food programs.

Together with @southcentremall and @microhabitat.ca we are repurposing unused rooftop space to create a sustainable, local solution to contribute to the increasing demand for fresh, nutritious sources of food for Calgarians in need.

Canada does not have a food shortage problem – but we do have problem getting food into the hands of those who need it most! Single mothers are among the most vulnerable to food insecurity and that challenge is increased for Indigenous and racialized families.

Families in our community need our help more than ever! In just the first six weeks of 2024, 611 families have reached out for support with basic needs during times of adversity or crisis.

A continuous supply of healthy ingredients is needed to prepare the thousands of servings of meals for these families.

And this is where you come in. With your support, the funds raised through this campaign will help ensure that we have fresh produce to use in our healthy freezer meals and hampers, which nourish families when they need it most!

We need your help to make an impact where it’s needed most! Please consider supporting this important project. Financial Sponsorship with recognition opportunities start at $1,000

Donate today and be a part of building the largest rooftop community garden in North America!

Send us an email

HERE

and let’s grow some good together!

#MadebyMomma

#RooftopGarden

#Community

#SouthcentreMall

#YYCcharity

#FoodSecurity

Holiday Delights at the Cookie Kitchen

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Join the festive fun at the Made by Momma Cookie Kitchen this holiday season! From Nov. 15 to Dec. 24 at Southcentre Mall, you can decorate and enjoy holiday cookies for a $2.50 (minimum) donation per cookie. All proceeds go to Made by Momma’s essential programs, supporting families and women in need. Help us reach our goal of decorating 8,000 cookies and raising $20,000 by heading to Southcentre Mall! Be part of something special and bring joy to those facing challenges. 

We’re also seeking volunteers for greeting, collecting donations, and handing out cookies. Fill out the volunteer form to join the celebration!

Neighbour Day 2023

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Skip The Depot

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Skip the Depot and support Made by Momma!

Looking for an easy way to manage those recyclable bottles?
Are you looking for new ways to support our charity?
Do you have bottles and cans piling up in your garage?  We want them!

We’ve partnered with SkipTheDepot making your life a lot easier! You won’t even have to leave the house!

Skip the Depot can help you stay safe, stay home and turn your refund into support for families in the community. Donate them today!

What is SkipTheDepot? A door-to-door bottle collection service that makes refundable recycling and fundraising easier than 1,2,3,4…

1. Download the app
2. Book a pickup
3. Place your bags outside
4. Donate your bottle returns refund directly to Made by Momma. ♥
EASY!
Download the SkipTheDepot app here: https://app.skipthedepot.com/madebymomma and start donating your bottles/refunds directly to us! (charitable tax receipt eligible!)

They’ll come and pick them up from you: please just make sure you select Made by Momma upon refund.
Use the coupon code DONATEMOMMA so 100% of your donation goes back to local families facing adversity or crisis.

Your donated bottle refund helps pay for our essential basic needs programs for vulnerable families! Fundraising made simple!

Did you know that our supporters have (so far) recycled 284,738,411 containers?! And not only that, that resulted in saving 27,700 kg in Greenhouse Gas, saved 94,800 kWh of energy, AND spared 14,600 kg from the landfill? 
Amazing!

Shop Online & Support Struggling Families

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Did you know that with just a few clicks, you can shop for our most needed items through these online Wish Lists, and get your donations directly shipped to us?

We have many ways you can shop online and support the families we are helping! ♥

https://madebymomma.org/shop-our-wish-lists

If possible, please include a gift receipt so we know who sent the gifts! ♥
Purchased & donated items are eligible for a charitable tax receipt (not including GST) – please save & send your invoice/store receipt for proof of purchase.
All AMAZON and INDIGO wish lists have a set shipping address. Please email us if you are shipping donations outside of the wish lists. (ie Walmart, Toys-R-Us, Well.ca etc) and we will give you the correct address to ship to.

Have questions about donating? Just send us an email!

THANK YOU!

Crave Cupcakes – IWD 2023

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Sweet! 🎂

We are absolutely thrilled to be the Crave Calgary charity of choice for International Women’s Day this year! 💫

Thank you to our friend Dina at Calgary Party 50 for choosing Made by Momma to receive this lovely honour! #Grateful ❤️

$1 from each individual women’s day cupcake and $5 from each women’s day cupcake pack sale will go towards supporting and empowering women from all walks of life.🥳

Be sure to pre-order your special cupcake(s) for Wednesday, March 8th! 🎂

Learn more about this initiative here: https://www.cravecupcakes.ca/collections/womens-day

{ if you know our team, you know cupcakes are our fav! }

Mayerthorpe Memorial Rocking Horse Fundraiser

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On this sombre anniversary, we are looking to find a spark of hope from a tragic day. This stunning handcrafted rocking horse was made in memory of the fallen four from the Mayerthorpe tragedy to help raise funds for their families. This intent has been carried forward over the years to support more families in the community.

Rick Kaye donated the horse on behalf of his family to the organization Against All Abuse, and his wish was that it raised money for a great cause of our choice…and AAA chose Made by Momma!!! And now Against All Abuse is donating it to help raise funds to support local families facing adversity or crisis.

This is a rare opportunity to own such a special part of this powerful piece of history by helping bring smiles for generations to come. This rocking horse is only available through the online auction – don’t miss out!

For more information on this beautiful opportunity or to place your bid, please visit the link below!

32auctions.com/AAArockinghorse

#Mayerthorpe

#AgainstAllAbuse

#MadebyMomma

#YYCcharity

#WeWillRemember

#PayItForward

#DonationDriven

#VolunteerRun

#SilentAuction

#InMemory

#RockingHorse