Foundation History
The Minerva Foundation
The Calgary Family Christmas Ball has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with the Minerva Foundation. The Minerva Foundation was established in 1977 in memory of Jean Minerva Campbell. The Minerva Foundation is an organization dedicated to enriching the community and assisting individuals and families in need. Through the Minerva Foundation, donations from the Family Christmas Ball have supported local family-related charities.
Place2Give
As we move forward, the Family Christmas Ball Committee is looking forward to working with Place2Give. Place2Give provides philanthropy giving tools to North American donors. A public foundation, P2G was established in 2012 with the mandate to help donors address complex social issues through venture philanthropy projects, unique giving experiences, multi-generational legacy planning. The Family Christmas Ball Committee is excited to partner with Place2Give to continue support individuals and families in need.
charities we support
Our Foundation has made significant donations to many charitable organizations related to our theme of “Families Helping Families.” Here are some of the charities we have supported:
- Avenue 15
- Birthday Buddies
- Calgary Board of Education - Cinderella Project & Encore Project
- Calgary Food Bank
- Calgary Poppy Fund
- Calgary Reads
- Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society
- Cornerstone Youth Centre
- Emma House
- Erin's Turkey Drive
- Even Start for Children
- Highbanks Society
- Kids Up Front
- Made by Momma-Calgary
- Magic of Christmas
- Project Warmth Society of Alberta
- Seniors’ Secret Service
- Servant’s Anonymous Society of Calgary
- Stardale Women’s Group
- The Doorway
- Triangle Youth Foundation
- Two Wheel View
- Umoja Youth Mosiac
- Women’s Centre of Calgary
- Youth Centres of Calgary
Families Helping Families:
