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Neighbour Day 2026

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Our Neighbour Day Block Party is Back!

Join Made by Momma & The Happy Birthday Project on Saturday, June 20, as we celebrate Neighbour Day with an afternoon of free family fun, community connection, and neighbourhood spirit.

Bring your family, meet your neighbours, and enjoy a variety of activities designed to bring our community together. There will be games, family-friendly activities, great food, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others in the neighbourhood.

Event Details

  • Saturday, June 20, 2026
  • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Made by Momma Resource Centre / Social Good | Charity Kitchen
  • 66 21 Street NW, Calgary

    * BIG BAKE SALE * BOUNCY HOUSES * AVATARA PIZZA TRUCK * ROAMING MAGICIAN *
    * YARD GAMES * GLITTER TATTOOS * FACE PAINTING * LIVE DJ * HUGE YARD SALE *
    * GIANT INFATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE * BUBBLES * SIDEWALK CHALK * COLORING *
    * POPCORN * SLUSHIES * CANDY * DON’T FORGET THE YUMMY BAKE SALE! *

    We look forward to celebrating with you and creating meaningful connections within our community.
    See you there!

2025 Switch Witch

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🎃 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:

Sunday, November 2nd – 10am – 2pm

Wednesday, November 5th – 12pm – 7pm

Tuesday, November 11th – 2pm – 5pm

Wednesday, November 12th – 2pm – 7pm

At our off-site warehouse offices: 3751 21 Street NE (Bay 5)

We will ONLY have volunteers at this building during the above times.

2.

While less desirable (due to space limitations), 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! 🥰

Drive-In Movie Night 2025

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Join our friends at Southcentre Mall for a special one-night-only drive-in movie for a fun-filled evening under the stars. Bring your friends or family for a classic movie experience from the comfort of your car—all in support of Southcentre’s Rooftop Garden community partner, Made by Momma. 

Tickets go on sale on August 20, 2025. Sign up for our newsletter here to be the first in line to buy! 

👇 Event Details 👇

Tickets: Minimum donation of $20.25 

100% of ticket sales go to Made by Momma to support local Calgarian families facing distress. 

Screening: High School Musical 3 

Date & Location: September 6th, Southcentre Mall 

Gates Open: 7:00PM  

Movie Starts: ~8:15PM 

Event Ends: 10:30PM 

FAQs  

🎟️ Only 1 Ticket Needed Per Vehicle
Tickets are per vehicle, not per person. Bring as many people as your vehicle seats! 

🚗 Vehicle & Pet Restrictions
Parking spots are standard size. No RVs, camper vans, truck campers, or large vehicles that extend beyond a standard stall. To ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all, we kindly ask that our furry friends stay home. 

🕒 Arrive Early for the Best Spot
Gates open at 7:00PM. Getting there early helps you grab a great viewing spot and get settled before the show begins. Parking attendants will direct you upon entering. 

🧳 Bring the Essentials
Comfort isn’t just on couches! Pack blankets, pillows, and thank us later. Warm items recommended as vehicles must be turned off for the duration of the movie. 

🍿 Snacks & Sodas
Stock up before the movie! Southcentre Mall offers plenty of options for food, snacks, and last-minute essentials with stores like Shoppers, Dollarama, and Safeway. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite from the food court or a full meal at one of five sit-down restaurants, Southcentre’s got you covered before your movie night.  

Please note there is no concession or food trucks within the parking lot. 

📻 Don’t Forget the Radio
Movie sound is broadcasted over FM radio. Make sure your car radio works without the engine running, or bring a portable radio just in case. The FM station to tune into will be provided at ticket check-in.  

🌦 Weather Notice
The drive-in movie may be affected by weather conditions. Screenings are subject to change or cancellation without notice. All ticket purchases are final and nonrefundable. 


Start: September 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

End: September 6, 2025 @ 10:30 pm

Location: Northwest Parking Lot (formerly Hudson’s Bay Parking)

Neighbour Day 2025

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DUE TO THE FORECASTED RAIN, OUR OUTDOOR ACTIVITES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED!
However – our (indoor) BAKE SALE is still happening! Pop by between 10am and 2pm and grab some delicious treats!

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, 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!

  • Saturday, June 21st, 2025
  • 11 am – 2 pm
  • 66 21 Street NW – Centrally located in West Hillhurst

15 Years!

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🎉 Sweet 16 here we come!. 🎉

For 15 years, we’ve been building hope, supporting families, and making a difference – together. 💖✨

None of this would be possible without our incredible supporters, volunteers, and community who believe in our mission every day.

Thank you for 15 years of generosity, commitment, and impact. Here’s to the past, the present, and an even brighter future ahead! 💫

#MadeByMomma #15YearsOfImpact #VolunteerRun #DonationDriven #ImpactFocused #StrongerTogether #BetterTogether #WomenHelpingWomen #MomsHelpingMoms #WeLOVEWhatWeDo #MomsMatter #KidsAreWorthIt

2024 Switch Witch

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🎃 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! 🥰

Back to School Donation Drive

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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.

bit.ly/mbmBACKTOSCHOOL


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 ✨15th✨year, 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

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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%!

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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

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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

Mother’s Day Market 2024

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Made by Momma is thrilled to be the charity of choice at the 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Extravaganza!

📆 Saturday and Sunday – May 11th & 12th
📍 Marda Loop Communities Association (MLCA) – 3130 16th Street SW
⏰ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Admission is FREE! Get your free tickets, in advance, and be entered into a draw to win a $100 gift card! (You must attend the event to win the prize.) See you there!

Picture booth! Miniature horses! Clothing! Food trucks! Face-painting! Balloon artist! And 75 local vendors and artisans – something for everyone Taylor Markets 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Extravaganza!
Amazing raffle prizes, too, in support of Made by Momma! 💞

FREE swag bags for the first 100 Moms, each day!

Grab your Mom, grab the kids, grab a friend or treat yourself to a fabulous day out and meet us there!

More than a market … the 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Extravaganza is a day filled with family-friendly fun, food and activities!!!