Community Investment Table

Jason Bates
Vice President of Grants and Community Initiatives

Calgary Foundation inspires and facilitates philanthropy, supports the charitable sector and builds a permanent endowment to address current and future needs of people in our community. To create an inclusive community where everyone belongs, we understand the importance of listening, learning, and collectively sharing our resources to transform Calgary’s mental health system in support of the greater wellbeing of all Calgarians.

Mike Meldrum
President and CEO

Calgary Health Trust transforms lives by advancing healthcare in our city and bringing together donors, Alberta Health Services and innovative organizations, locally and globally, to fund breakthrough investments in care, wellness and research. The demand for mental services is growing in our city and we must work together to ensure a stronger system of support, from prevention to critical intervention, so that every Calgarian has access to the best care where and when they need it the most.

Mona Hunter
Family Ambassador

Gena Rotstein
Karma & Cents, Philanthropy Advisor

Hunter Family Foundation's vision is a healthy society where innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset drive complex social issue solutions. One of our current mandates is to find and invest in innovative ideas and solutions in the area of Health and Wellness to benefit Calgarians and Albertans. By working with The City we see an opportunity to leverage our foundation's strengths and resources, both human and financial. 

Melanie Hulsker
Acting Director – Calgary Neighbourhoods

The City of Calgary, your local government, works to make life better every day and help Calgary to be a great place to make a living, and a great place to make a life. This only works if Calgary is great for everyone. We believe in Change Can’t Wait!, as results from the funded fast-pilot projects will inform the Community Action on Mental Health and Addiction strategy which ultimately aims to create hope and strengthen the supports available to those that need them.

Susan Brooke
Vice President of Community Impact and Partnerships

Yared Belayneh
Director, Diversity and Inclusion Strategies; Mental Health and Wellbeing Focal Point

United Way of Calgary and Area creates a lasting positive impact on people’s lives by bringing stakeholders together to address complex social issues. Mental Health is a major community priority for Calgarians, and a key building block to a healthy and vibrant community. United Way is committed to address such a complex social issue by building community resilience through collective action. This requires innovative solutions that put individuals and families at the centre. There is no wellbeing without mental health.

Karen Macdonald
Chief Operating Officer

Cat Van Wielingen
Director

Viewpoint Foundation is a private foundation based in Calgary – we aim to be responsible and impactful stewards of philanthropic capital.  Viewpoint Foundation recognized Calgary’s Action on Mental Health and Addiction as a timely opportunity to collaborate with leaders in our community to address issues affecting the well- being of Calgarians in a more coordinated and impactful way.