Partnerships & Stakeholders

Our Community Partners

Alberta Non-Profit Network

The Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN) is an independent network of nonprofit organizations from across Alberta, all working together to create a strong and resilient nonprofit sector. The network collectively works to create a common vision for the sector, and articulates the sector’s value to a range of stakeholders including governments and funders.

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Better Impact

Running an engaging volunteer program requires the right tools to do it well. Better Impact has been serving volunteer services teams with intuitive, reliable, and secure volunteer management software, since 2000. Thousands of small, medium and enterprise sized organizations across Canada, USA, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand utilize and trust our solutions.

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Christmas Hope

Christmas Hope is a collaboration of six agencies that work to ensure that less-fortunate members of our community get everything they need to feel hope and joy during the Christmas season.

The Christmas Hope partnership is comprised of the Interfaith Food Bank, Lethbridge Food Bank, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree, Volunteer Lethbridge, The Salvation Army, and MyCityCare Shop of Wonders. This partnership strives to make the most of resources and donations while reducing duplication of services.

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Imagine Canada

Through advocacy efforts, sector research, capacity-building resources, and services, Imagine Canada supports charities and nonprofits so they can better serve communities both here and around the world.

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JustServe

JustServe is a service to help link community volunteer needs with volunteers and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation in posting projects or in encouraging volunteers to serve.

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Lethbridge Herald

The Lethbridge Herald has generously donated space for the Weekly Volunteer Column and Agency of the Week for years, featuring local nonprofit organizations and volunteer opportunities every Tuesday.

In recognition of their unwavering commitment, we proudly presented the Lethbridge Herald with a plaque recognizing their longtime support at our 2025 Annual General Meeting.

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Lethbridge Local Immigration Partnership

Lethbridge Local Immigration Partnership is a community development initiative whose goal is to create a more welcoming and inclusive community. Lethbridge LIP seeks to collaborate with, strengthen and work together with local residents, community agencies, initiatives, organizations, businesses and government agencies.

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Servus Credit Union

Servus Credit Union has been a longstanding and valued partner of Volunteer Lethbridge. For many years, they were the flagship sponsor of our Leaders of Tomorrow Gala. In 2024, they also generously sponsored our International Volunteer Managers Day Breakfast. We’re grateful for their continued partnership—stay tuned for more exciting collaborations later this year!

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The Nonprofit Chamber

The Nonprofit Chamber promotes and strengthens the nonprofit sector by developing and sharing resources and knowledge, building connections, leading collaborative work, and giving voice to critical issues affecting the sector.

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University of Lethbridge

Volunteer Lethbridge and the University of Lethbridge have enjoyed a strong and collaborative relationship for many years. From co-leading the uVolunteer program to sharing space in the Penny Building, our connection has fostered meaningful engagement and community involvement. Stay tuned for more exciting collaborations on the horizon!

In recognition of their unwavering commitment, we proudly presented the University of Lethbridge with a plaque recognizing their longtime support at our 2025 Annual General Meeting.

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Volunteer Alberta

Volunteer Alberta is a diverse and inclusive member association that aims to nurture conditions for civic engagement and volunteerism in Alberta. They work with nonprofits across the province as a capacity-building and capability-nourishing organization.

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Our Stakeholders & Funders

Primary Funders

Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (E-CAP) funding is provided by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Lottery Fund in order to build the voluntary sector and enhance the quality of life for Albertans.

E-CAP funding has created the opportunity to further develop, advance and strengthen the work that has been accomplished through Volunteer Lethbridge to enhance volunteerism and grow volunteer capacity.

FCSS program provides financial support for the delivery of preventive social services. The City of Lethbridge participates in this joint municipal/provincial cost-sharing grant with the Government of Alberta, and must ensure that all expenditures made with these funds are eligible under the Family and Community Support Services Act and Regulations.

The City of Lethbridge FCSS focus is on investment in prevention, early intervention and community and development. Volunteerism promotes and enhances the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities in the City of Lethbridge.

Spring 2025 Community Priorities Fund Grant Recipient

We are incredibly grateful to the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta for selecting Volunteer Lethbridge as a Spring 2025 Community Priorities Fund grant recipient. With their generous support of $10,000, we will be upgrading the computers in our office—enhancing our ability to serve volunteers, support our member organizations, and continue building a stronger, more connected community.

National Volunteer Week Stakeholders

A huge thank you to Westland Insurance, our flagship funder, and all our generous supporters for making National Volunteer Week 2025 possible. Thanks to your support, we hosted the Volunteer Expo at Park Place Mall, held our meaningful flag-raising ceremony and volunteer appreciation luncheon at City Hall, and created 240 volunteer gift bundles to recognize our amazing community of volunteers.