Flames Foundation Announces $1.15 Million Donation

[IamNotKenKing]

I thought this deserved its own thread.

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames Foundation announced today details for a support program in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Calgary and southern Alberta. The Calgary Flames Foundation will distribute $1.15M to Calgary organizations in support of critical community needs. Financial aid will be provided to the following organizations early next week:

Relief Funding

The United Way COVID-19 Community Response Fund in partnership with the City of Calgary (including, Calgary Emergency Management Agency), is a community fund that has been created to address urgent needs for vulnerable persons and families. Calgary Flames Foundation funds will go directly to vulnerable populations and relief support for indigenous communities.


Vulnerable Populations

Calgary Drop-In Centre

The Mustard Seed

Inn from the Cold

CUPS Calgary Society

The Alex


Mobilizing Food and Food Security

Calgary Food Bank

Meals on Wheels

Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids


Mental Health Support

Kids Help Phone

Calgary Counselling Centre

Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region

Distress Centre Calgary


Family Support Services

YW Calgary

Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter

"During this unprecedented time in our community and under extraordinary circumstances, it is the important work being done through these charities, health care professionals and critical service groups that make all the difference," said Jeff McCaig, Chairman of the Calgary Flames Foundation. "We thank these individuals that are working on the front line and keeping us safe.

"It is because of the community support the Calgary Flames Foundation receives that we are in a position to assist today. As our global community navigates through uncharted territory, please stay healthy and safe while taking precautions to ensure we are keeping others safe. We will continue to make all efforts to support our community."

The mandate of the Calgary Flames Foundation is to improve the lives of southern Albertans through support of health and wellness, education and grassroots sports programs. Since the ownership group brought the team to Calgary in 1980 the Calgary Flames Foundation has injected millions into the community. For more information visit www.calgaryflamesfoundation.com

[TheScorpion]

Good stuff. Very glad they've done this.

[Locke]

The Alex Theater from Seinfeld? I didnt know it was a charitable foundation.

Everyone needs to see Spartacus I suppose.

[Moneyhands23]

that's no small sum of money for those organizations. and to get it monday is really going to help. good on the foundation. that is really well timed and a good use of the fundraising.

[Dion]

This is a good thing. All that money is going to help and is badly needed.

[dino7c]

Awesome, charitable organizations must be really hurting right now

[Split98]

Great to see, and this will make a huge difference

[Hangman]

Although this is a really good thing for the charities I can't help thinking this is an attempt at atonement.

First they decide not to pay part time staff at the Dome, change their tune only after huge backlash.

Now this?

Sorry but it doesn't wash.

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by Hangman

Although this is a really good thing for the charities I can't help thinking this is an attempt at atonement.

First they decide not to pay part time staff at the Dome, change their tune only after huge backlash.

Now this?

Sorry but it doesn't wash.

I would hate to look at the world through your eyes. It's a good thing from a foundation that continually supports Calgary. Maybe try and be a bit more positive and stop looking for things to be unwashable; )

[Hangman]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

I would hate to look at the world through your eyes. It's a good thing from a foundation that continually supports Calgary. Maybe try and be a bit more positive and stop looking for things to be unwashable; )

Your reply is not unexpected.

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by Hangman

Although this is a really good thing for the charities I can't help thinking this is an attempt at atonement.

First they decide not to pay part time staff at the Dome, change their tune only after huge backlash.

Now this?

Sorry but it doesn't wash.

Seriously?

The foundation does fantastic things for the community.
Have your complaints with the team and ownership if you want, but not the foundation and its efforts.

[Jiggy]

Originally Posted by Hangman

Your reply is not unexpected.

The Flames Foundation has been around since 1983 I believe. It's not like they suddenly donated after never doing so.

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by Hangman

Your reply is not unexpected.

my reply....or anyone giving you some attention..

going to be a long couple months for you if this is where your at. I hope you have a lovely day, and remember to wash your hands

[Hangman]

Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

Seriously?

The foundation does fantastic things for the community.
Have your complaints with the team and ownership if you want, but not the foundation and its efforts.

Yes seriously.
I realize they do wonderful things for the community, but they are part and parcel of the Flames organization.
I think you're being naive if you don't think perhaps one of the owners didn't tell them to try and make them look good.
And it appears there's a lot on here that are willing to forgive and forget really quickly.

My opinion and I'm entitled to it.

Edit: Look at it another way.
I applaud the donations it's a wonderful gesture. But do we normally here of the Foundations donations? No. They're normally done quietly with no fanfare. So why now do we hear about it?

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by Hangman

Yes seriously.
I realize they do wonderful things for the community, but they are part and parcel of the Flames organization.
I think you're being naive if you don't think perhaps one of the owners didn't tell them to try and make them look good.
And it appears there's a lot on here that are willing to forgive and forget really quickly.

My opinion and I'm entitled to it.

Let me tell you a little secret:
I’m on the board. That’s not what happened.

Edit to your edit: We announce all major donations and initiatives.

[Hangman]

Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

Let me tell you a little secret:
I’m on the board. That’s not what happened.

Edit to your edit: We announce all major donations and initiatives.

Then just call me old and cyniical.
The timing on this is suspicious to me.

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by Hangman

Then just call me old and cyniical.
The timing on this is suspicious to me.

I’ll just call you an a$$hole.

The “timing” is that there’s a massive global pandemic which requires urgent and massive assistance.

[TheScorpion]

oh snap

yeah I mean I don't know how the timing could be any different on an initiative that exists to specifically target the current global pandemic that put the season into jeopardy only a week ago

[Hangman]

Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

Let me tell you a little secret:
I’m on the board. That’s not what happened.

Edit to your edit: We announce all major donations and initiatives.

Oh look I went to see who started this thread and guess who it was?

It was you, member of the board!!!!

If that's not pumping the organizations tires I don't what is.

As for the a$$hole comment, right back at you fella.

I'm done.

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by Hangman

Oh look I went to see who started this thread and guess who it was?

It was you, member of the board!!!!

If that's not pumping the organizations tires I don't what is.

As for the a$$hole comment, right back at you fella.

I'm done.

Ya, because I thought it was some good news in this terrible time.
Not to pump any tires.