Opening Luncheon & Games Day
Presented by CHW Calgary Centre
Join us on Wednesday, October 14 for the CHW Calgary Centre Opening Luncheon & Games Day, featuring a special tribute to outgoing CHW Calgary Centre President Dorothy Hanson, honouring her leadership, dedication, and service to CHW. Enjoy an afternoon of community and connection in support of at-risk women and children.
The afternoon will feature a luncheon and special guest speaker Karen Orser, CEO of Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, an organization that CHW proudly supports in Calgary through Franny’s Fund. Karen will share insights into Luna’s important work supporting children, youth and families impacted by abuse and trauma. The luncheon will be followed by an afternoon of games for Luncheon & Games ticket holders.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Southeast Calgary - location shared after registration.
Proceeds will support Franny’s Fund in Calgary, which provides emergency financial assistance to women and families experiencing domestic violence. Franny’s Fund is accessible through local community partners Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre and HomeFront, helping individuals and families with urgent needs as they move toward safety and stability.
The event will also support the CHW Calgary Centre Toy Drive, providing holiday gifts to children in need through Franny’s Fund, Jewish Family Services Calgary (JFSC), and Alberta Children’s Hospital.
Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate.
Read more below.
This event is now SOLD OUT.
If you would like to add yourself to the waitlist, please contact Alina Shpitalnikava, Senior National Event Specialist, at 416-477-5964 ext. 113
Donations in Dorothy Hanson’s honour are still being accepted.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Sheldon, Benjamin and Davita Shagal, and Candice & Annette Hanson
SILVER SPONSOR
Anonymous
BRONZE SPONSOR
Anonymous
PATRON SPONSORS
Anonymous
Joy Feldman
Terri Wexler Counselling
TREAT SPONSOR
Guest Speaker Biography
Karen Orser
Karen Orser is a registered Social Worker and the CEO of the Luna Child & Youth Advocacy Centre. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary and an MBA in Executive Management from Royal Roads University. Karen has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, and has held leadership roles at the YW Calgary and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary & Area.
She believes in working at all levels to improve life and support healing for children and youth who have experienced abuse; from continuous improvement and innovation in frontline services, to advocating together with our Partners in Children & Family Services, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Justice, Calgary Police Service, RCMP, and Education for necessary system and policy changes.
Karen is a visionary and collaborative leader who is excited by innovation and impact. She truly believes that we will go farther by working together, and is particularly passionate about the CYAC movement in Canada.
“I believe that through working together and sharing knowledge and resources, we can reduce duplication, improve and align services, and create a province and country where children and youth who have experienced abuse have access to the highest quality, wrap around supports wherever they live.”
Games Day is Supporting Franny's Fund:
Franny’s Fund was created to provide help for parents and families in need of an urgent response, who are unable to access critical services.
Franny’s Fund originated in Calgary and can be found at both Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre and Homefront. Support of Luna provides access to specialized therapeutic interventions and services for children, youth, and families navigating through a history of trauma. Franny’s Fund Calgary supports extended services to siblings and caregivers to ensure the entire family can heal and supports additional counseling sessions. Homefront empowers survivors to break the cycle of violence by providing legal support, counseling, and therapy services. Franny’s Fund Calgary supports empowering events for survivors, trauma-informed counseling for survivors of domestic violence, and helps cover the costs of legal fees associated with domestic violence cases.
Games Day is Supporting the CHW Calgary Centre Toy Drive:
The CHW Calgary Toy Drive provides toys to underprivileged children for the holidays through Franny’s Fund, Jewish Family Services Calgary (JFSC), and Alberta Children’s Hospital.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Toy Drive.
Can’t Attend?
You can still make a meaningful impact by making a donation in support of Franny’s Fund:
*If we exceed our goals for a project commitment, due to donor generosity, we reserve the right to reallocate the additional funds raised to other funding commitments in Israel or Canada.
