Apr122024 by Scott PerleyNo Comments
Volunteering at Stampede 2024!

Volunteering at Stampede 2024!

Fundraising, Volunteer
Volunteer at Stampede 2024 with our Kinsmen partners! Looking ahead into our 2024 season. We are blessed to be given the opportunity to be apart of the Kinsmen Million Lottery Booths at the Calgary Stampede for the 2024. That being said we are looking for volunteers to fill various shifts at the booths. It is important for us to fill as many shifts as possible, to continue the wonderful partnership we have with The Kinsmen Club. Added Bonuses for each volunteer: If you sign up before May 15th, will be entered into a draw to win some wonderful prizes! A light lunch/dinner will be provided for your shift You’ll have free entry into Stampede Park for the day More info on will be provided after sign up and closer to…
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Feb262024 by Scott PerleyNo Comments
2023 Impact Report

2023 Impact Report

Impact
2023 marked the 40th anniversary of The Magic of Christmas! View the 2023 Impact Report [pdf-embedder url="https://www.themagicofchristmas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Impact-Report-2023-horizontal-v1.pdf"]
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Dec32023 by Scott PerleyNo Comments

2023 Global Cookie Sale – Success!

Friends, Fundraising
A huge thank you to all the Calgary Chefs who came out to support the Magic of Christmas in raising over $55,000!  AND they did it in about an hour! There are so many people we want to thank for making this event a success including Leslie Horton at Global News Calgary Chef Liana Robberecht at Trico LivingWell Jason McKay with Modern Rentals JP Gerritson, Di Wensel and Erin Rainey at ATCO Blueflame Kitchen Also a big shout out to the vendors who donated eggs, butter and flour for the chefs to make the cookies! Ardent Mills - https://www.ardentmills.com Burnbrae Farms - https://burnbraefarms.com Calgary Co-op - https://www.calgarycoop.com Sysco Calgary - https://www.sysco.ca We've shared the list of amazing chefs so that people can visit them to experience all their offerings! Restaurant/Organization Chef…
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Oct132023 by Scott PerleyNo Comments

We’ve found a new home!

Warehouse Search
Just in time for Christmas 2023, we've found a new warehouse to call home. The new location is at: Bay 32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2E3 We're updating the information with Google Maps so for  now, you can find us here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oFCNXFRvsDFzZVfHA We'll be getting things setup for the next few weeks and will be posting more soon.
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Mar272023 by Scott PerleyNo Comments
Looking for a new Home

Looking for a new Home

News, Warehouse Search
As of March 31st, 2023, we we're homeless.  Well sort of... With our rent going up, we're on the hunt for some new space to call home for 2023. Before moving to our current building our full rent was donated each month by our landlord PBA Land Management.  After moving to the current warehouse, our landlord (the Pockar Family) donated half the monthly rent but when they sold the building, our new landlord was apologetic but wasn't able to match the same deal. We currently have about 10,000 sqft that we use all year long but in October to December, even that 10,000 sqft is pretty tight.  If you have space or know someone who might be able to help us out, please reach out to our president via email…
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Feb252023 by Scott PerleyNo Comments
2022 Impact Report

2022 Impact Report

Impact, Impact Report
2022 marked the 39th year for The Magic of Christmas! View the 2022 Impact Report [pdf-embedder url="https://www.themagicofchristmas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Impact-Report-2022-Pg1.pdf"] [pdf-embedder url="https://www.themagicofchristmas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Impact-Report-2022-Pg2.pdf"] [pdf-embedder url="https://www.themagicofchristmas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Impact-Report-2022-Pg3.pdf"]
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Dec172019 by Scott PerleyNo Comments
Calgary Transit

Calgary Transit

1. Partners, Sponsor
Calgary Transit Calgary Transit has been one of our longest partners.  Every year, they donate the use of Calgary Transit buses (including fuel!), drivers donate their time and many other staff at Calgary Transit volunteer their time to help coordinate all the efforts of getting our Santas and elves around the city on Christmas Eve Partner since: 1990 Website: www.CalgaryTransit.com
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