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2024 Switch Witch
SWITCH WITCH!
Are you trying to cut down on your kids’ treats from Halloween?
Maybe you’ve received candy, chips or treats your child doesn’t like or is sensitive to?
Or maybe your kids want to “Give Back” to other kids.
Donate your extra Halloween Candy, Chips, Pop & Snacks in support of The Happy Birthday Project!
*Please only donate candy from this Halloween!*
DROP OFF OPTIONS:
1.
Preferred drop-off dates / times:
Saturday, November 2nd – 10am – 2pm
Sunday, November 10th – 10am – 2pm
At our off-site warehouse offices: 3751 21 Street NE (Bay 2)
We will ONLY have volunteers at this building during these two times.
2.
Drop-offs can be made right to our Made by Momma resource centre in West Hillhurst NW. (free street parking and a loading zone right out front) 66 21 Street NW Our donation drop-off open hours do change up a bit each week, and are posted here: https://madebymomma.org/drop-off-times/ As we are volunteer-run, please make sure you only come during our posted open hours. Candy / Donations CANNOT be left outside!
3.
Additional drop off options will be available in some communities via the NICU Family Care volunteers Facebook Group ONLY between November 1st and 7th – please check their Facebook Page for communities with drop-off locations and message them for addresses. (we do not have this information)
Thank you!
DUELING PIANOS FUNdraiser 2024
DUELING PIANOS FUNdraiser for MADE BY MOMMA
Call your friends, get your song requests ready, and get your tickets for our 13th Annual Fall FUNdraiser to help local families impacted by situations of adversity and crisis!
The 13th Annual Made by Momma Fall FUNdraiser will be held Thursday, November 7th, at the fun & fabulous Aussie Rules Foodhouse & Bar! Plan a girls’ night out, get your work team together or come for a great night out with your spouse, your neighbours or a big group of friends – and join us for an evening of fun in support of vulnerable Calgary families. 100% of the funds raised at this event will directly help families in need in our community!
* Online Auction * Wine Pull * 50/50 Draw * Balloon Pops * Mystery Envelope * Golden Ticket *
Your ticket into the festivities includes live entertainment by the awesome Aussie Rules Dueling Pianos team, and a delicious dinner with dessert! The evening also includes an exciting online auction, a 50/50 Draw, Balloon Pops, Golden Ticket, and the Mystery Envelope Game! We’ll also be featuring the wine pull that everyone loves – where everybody wins!
Doors open at 6:30pm
Dinner at 7:30pm
Pianos at 8:00pm
The auction will close at approximately 10pm
Pianos play until 11:00pm
FUN all night long!
We hope you’ll join us and support our charity in making a difference in the lives of women and children facing situations of adversity and crisis. The evening is sure to be memorable, inspiring and above all, beneficial to the families we support.
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Please follow us on Instagram, X/Twitter & Facebook and help us share the event on your social networks!
#Dueling4Donations #MadeByMomma #PianosWithPurpose
*Please note that all tickets are final sale. No refunds can be issued.
Back to School Donation Drive
AUGUST DONATION DRIVE!
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Back to school isn’t “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for everyone. For some families, back to school can be riddled with financial stress and worries. For others in crisis, even finding the time to shop for the back to school necessities is just one more thing to think about.
You can help us make sure that every Calgary kid is set up for success when they return to the classroom! Our August donation drive is collecting NEW school supplies, clothing and snack foods!
Shop for Calgary families in crisis, when you’re shopping for your own kids, and drop off to Made by Momma, OR, shop our Amazon Wishlist for direct delivery.
MOST NEEDED DONATIONS for BACK TO SCHOOL:
BACKPACKS
LUNCHBAGS & WATER BOTTLES
PENCIL CASES
SCHOOL CLOTHES
SCHOOL SNACKS & LUNCH ITEMS
CRAYONS, MARKERS, COLOURED PENCILS
HIGHLIGHTERS, PENS & PENCILS, ERASERS
SCISSORS, GLUESTICKS, WHITE OUT, RULERS, PENCIL SHARPENERS
NOTEBOOKS, BINDERS, DIVIDERS FOR OLDER KIDS
*Note: All donations for this program must be new!
The need in our community continues to increase week after week.
See our website for Donation Drop-off Times or order straight to our door using our Amazon wishlist!
When our amazing community comes together, families across Calgary feel supported
We are now headed into our 15thyear, and still passionately helping as many families as we can – but we cannot do it alone. Your donations are truly needed for local families in need!
10 CAN Round Up 2024
10 Days. 10 CANS.
July 4th – July 14th
Round up 10 CANs (or more!) of our most needed non-perishables over the 10 days of Stampede!
Welcome to the Made by Momma 10 CAN Roundup! This is a simple grassroots effort to help others in our community when they need it the most. It has been a very challenging year for so many families, the demand for our services is at an all-time high, and our community pantry cupboards are bare. The Calgary Stampede is most often a time to whoop-it-up and enjoy the fun with friends and family – but for others, it can be a time of loneliness, sadness and stress if they are facing situations of adversity and crisis. We know it takes a village and together we can make a difference to these families.
The challenge is simple; collect 10 CANS for those that can’t!
1. Over the 10 days of Stampede we challenge you to collect/purchase and donate 10 needed non-perishable items for Made by Momma! It could be a CAN of food or something else that is non-perishable. (see the suggested list below)
2. Drop them off at the Made by Momma Resource Centre where they will be packed into hampers and/or used to prepare healthy freezer meals for our clients.
3. Invite as many of your friends to this event as you CAN! Get your friends and neighbours together, share with your service club, church and co-workers, get your kids & family involved – it is never too early nor too late to teach your kids kindness!
4. SHARE this event! Social media can make miracles happen!
How many CANs CAN we collect? We’ll keep track and keep this page up to date! Feel free to post photos of the CANs you have collected to inspire everyone! Please join our 10 CAN roundup challenge – it’s simple and easy to do; we have so many families that will greatly appreciate any and all donations. Remember, together we CAN make a difference! Let’s change someone’s life – right here; right now! Message us for a poster and set up a donation box to place wherever you are collecting your CANs!
Get Social & share a photo with us, and drop off your CANs to our resource centre by July 19th, 2024.
Not able to shop? Don’t live in Calgary? Still want to get involved? Donate today and have your donation matched up to 50%!
Top 10 most needed CANned goods:
Soup Stock (chicken, beef, vegetable)
Coconut Milk
Tomatoes
Tomato Sauce
Tomato Paste
Pasta Sauce
Beans (chickpeas, black beans)
Canned Tuna/Salmon
Canned Fruit (peaches, pineapple)
Vegetables (corn, peas)
Other non-perishable pantry items needed:
Pasta
Rice
Nuts
Dried Fruit
Bags of lentils & dried beans
Oatmeal
Spices
Peanut Butter
Gluten-Free items are always needed.
Additional items needed for families in crisis:
Diapers
Baby Wipes
Baby Food
Feminine Hygiene Products
Personal Care Items
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
#10CANroundup #YYCFoodDrive #MadeByMomma #10CANS2024 #Calgary
Neighbour Day 2024
Come celebrate Neighbour Day with Made by Momma and The Happy Birthday Project!
Join us for some free family fun! There will be a live DJ, face painting, magician, a petting zoo, bouncy castles, and more!
The delicious Avatara Pizza food truck will once again be attending!
Bring a donation of unopened diapers or formula to receive a $2 discount coupon for your lunch.
Don’t forget your loonies & toonies for our awesome BAKE SALE and Kids Garage sale!
Stay up-to-date on our Facebook Event Page!
66 21 Street NW – Centrally located in West Hillhurst