PRESS RELEASE
“TaKin’ your Food to the Bank”
The Kinsmen Club of Calgary is holding its annual event in support of the
Calgary Food Bank. On Saturday February 22, 2014 the club is aiming collect
non-perishable food items and donations at Canada Safeway’s Westhills,
Shawnessy and Crowfoot stores.
This Food Bank drive occurs during Kinsmen and Kinettes Week, marking over
90 years of Kin Clubs throughout Canada. The event takes place outside the
main Christmas fundraising season in order to raise awareness that Food Bank
clients need help throughout the year.
“The Kinsmen Club of Calgary has teamed up with both Canada Safeway and
Brink’s to make this event happen. This reflects the great spirit of cooperation
that exists within the Calgary community”.
About the Kinsmen Club of Calgary
The Kinsmen Club of Calgary is a group of active community volunteers. Our
club member’s work together to promote service to the community, fellowship
and national pride. The Kinsmen Club of Calgary is proud to be part of Kin
Canada, the largest all-Canadian service organization.
Our largest fundraising event is the Kinsmen Wheels Lottery, which takes place
each year at the Calgary Stampede. The sale of lottery tickets requires
thousands of volunteer hours from members of our club, other Kin clubs and
community groups. Fundraising events also include the Mile of Dimes, which is
part of the Stampede Parade, and our annual KinForeKids Golf Tournament.
The total dollar value of the proceeds contributed to the community in the past 10
years exceeds $2.8 million. The funds raised have allowed us to start and
maintain many projects over the years. The Kinsmen Club of Calgary was a
founding partner of Easter Seals Camp Horizon, a residential camp facility for
children and adults suffering from various illnesses or disabilities.
Our club regularly donates to and volunteers with other organizations such as the
Calgary Learning Centre, Enviros Wilderness School, the Alberta Children’s
Hospital, Hull Child & Family Services and the Calgary Zoo. We also support the
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which is Kin Canada's official national
service project.
Further information about the Kinsmen Club of Calgary can be found on our
website at: www.kinsmenclubofcalgary.com