YOU can help!
Your donation to The Alex can provide a young mother with access to primary health care, help a senior feel connected over a community meal, or support a neighbour to find mental health and addiction services on their road to recovery.
You make a difference
Your generosity provides primary health & medical care, mental health support, medical equipment on our Health Buses & in our clinics, help us teach cooking skills at our Community Food Centre and help build a sense of safety and resilience for someone who has experienced homelessness.
Making health care accessible for everyone
Our mobile health buses bring wraparound care to those who have challenges accessing or navigating the traditional healthcare system.
Supporting at-risk youth with wraparound care
With physicians, nurses, social
workers, and mental health professionals under one roof, we decrease barriers to care for at-risk youth.
Addressing addiction
Our health centres offer same-day medically-supported addiction counselling, and our street team goes where the need is.
Tackling food insecurity in our community
At our Community Food Centre, people come together to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food.
“Without the Alex’s support, love, friendship, and services I would never have been able to be truly me. They gave me the tools and support to grow.”
— Chandra
The Alex Community Member
Frequently asked questions
Who is The Alex?
The Alex is a non-profit health and social services organization that has provided integrated and accessible supports and thoughtful, comprehensive care to Calgarians for almost 50 years. With a full complement of health, housing, and community programs, the Alex is a hub of supports and outreach services for people who are experiencing poverty, trauma, social isolation, or health challenges including addiction.
What programs does The Alex offer?
The Alex offers programs for Calgarians of all ages, including:
Where is my support most needed?
A little goes a long way at The Alex, and there are many ways that you can make a positive change in someone else’s life!
Contributions made to this campaign will be directed to our Area of Greatest Needs fund which provides unrestricted funding to support various areas within The Alex as the need fluctuates.
Your generosity can provide medical equipment on our Health Buses, help us teach cooking skills at our Community Food Centre, provide identification for our street-connected youth, and help house someone who has experienced homelessness. And that’s just the beginning.
Do you offer tax receipts?
Yes, The Alex is a charitable organization and offers tax receipts for donations of $25 or more. You can see our full Registered Charity Information on the Canada Revenue Agency’s website.