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The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth

The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth empowers newcomer children and youth in Canada through education and culturally responsive support, fostering a sense of belonging and helping them thrive in their new communities.

Please join us on October 23, 2026, for the 17th Annual Youth Achievement Awards Gala hosted by The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth. This evening recognizes the achievements of newcomer children, youth, and families, and celebrates the community partners, ambassadors, and donors who support their success. Join us as we honour resilience, achievement, and community impact. Why Attend?Every ticket supports programs that help newcomer children, youth, and families thrive. Together, we are building a more inclusive and compassionate community where they can succeed. During the event, guests can enjoy our popular 50/50 draw, donate to CBFY (cash, cheque, or online), and explore a curated marketplace featuring seven local vendors showcasing unique products, gifts, and services. It&rsquo;s a wonderful opportunity to support both CBFY and local small businesses while making a meaningful impact.&nbsp; Scholarship AwardsWe will award 10 scholarships of $1,500 each to outstanding CBFY Grade 12 students who have demonstrated exceptional resilience and achievement as immigrants or refugees in Canada. Thank YouYour support makes this work possible. Thank you for investing in the success of newcomer youth and families.

2026 Youth Achievement Awards Benefit Gala

Join the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth&#39;s 50/50 raffle for a chance to win big while supporting our mission too! Your participation is not only a chance to win prizes, but also plays a vital role in supporting our mission. Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts in making a meaningful impact in our community to support newcomer children and youth.&nbsp; Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference! The winner will be announced at the YAA Benefit Gala on Friday, October 23, 2026 but you don&rsquo;t need to attend the gala to claim your prize.

Youth Achievement Awards Gala 50/50

Rejoignez Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth&nbsp;pour un tirage 50/50 pour avoir une chance de gagner gros tout en soutenant notre mission ! Votre participation n&#39;est pas seulement une chance de gagner des prix, mais joue &eacute;galement un r&ocirc;le vital dans le soutien de notre mission. Chaque billet que vous achetez contribue directement &agrave; nos efforts pour avoir un impact significatif dans notre communaut&eacute; afin de soutenir les enfants et les jeunes nouveaux arrivants. Merci pour votre soutien. Chaque contribution, grande ou petite, fait une diff&eacute;rence ! Le gagnant sera annonc&eacute; lors du gala de bienfaisance de la YAA le vendredi 7 novembre 2025, mais vous n&#39;avez pas besoin d&#39;assister au gala pour r&eacute;clamer votre prix.

Join the CBFY Staff Challenge! CBFY has been invited to participate as a partner organization in TIES Calgary&#39;s Climb Strong 2026 Stair Climb Challenge on Saturday, October 3, 2026. We have four staff spots available to climb the Calgary Tower while fundraising in support of CBFY. Each participant will receive their own personal fundraising page and will help raise funds to support newcomer children, youth, and families in our community. To make things even more fun, we&#39;ll have a friendly competition to see who can raise the most! Bragging rights (and maybe a prize!) are up for grabs. &bull; Register through this page (only four spots are available).&bull; Create and personalize your fundraising page.&bull; Share your fundraiser with friends, family, and your network.&bull; Participate in the stair climb on Saturday, October 3, 2026. We hope you&#39;ll join us for a fun morning while helping raise funds to support newcomer children, youth, and families through CBFY!

Climb Strong 2026: CBFY Staff Challenge

The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth is celebrating 35 years of serving newcomer children, youth, and families in Calgary! We warmly invite you to an elegant evening of celebration at our Youth Achievement Awards Gala. This special night is dedicated to honoring the remarkable achievements we&#39;ve accomplished together over the past 35 years, with the unwavering support of our community partners, ambassadors, and generous donors. We would be thrilled to have you join us! Why Attend?Every ticket sold brings us closer to fulfilling our mission of championing the journeys of newcomer children and youth. Together, we can help build a brighter, more compassionate world where newcomer children, youth and their families thrive.In addition to purchasing a ticket, there will be several exciting ways to donate during the event, including a &#39;Ticket Toss,&#39; where you can purchase tickets for a chance to win incredible prizes and a 50/50 draw. We will also gladly accept donations in cash, by cheque, or through our website. Your generosity, in any form, helps us pave the way for a future filled with opportunity and hope. Scholarship AwardsAs part of this special evening, we will be awarding 10 scholarships of $3500 each to exceptional CBFY Grade 12 students who have shown extraordinary resilience and tenacity as immigrants or refugees to Canada. Thank you for standing by our mission. Your support is truly invaluable. Let&rsquo;s continue to make a lasting impact, together.

2025 Youth Achievement Awards Benefit Gala

Welcome to our Live Art Auction! We&rsquo;re thrilled to present a stunning, one-of-a-kind painting created live at the Youth Achievement Awards Benefit Gala by acclaimed artist Mahtab Nabian. Mahtab Nabian is an Iranian-born figurative artist whose work is inspired by nature&rsquo;s energy, especially the power and grace of wild horses. Her artistic journey spans Iran, Cuba, and now Alberta, Canada, where each place has shaped her vision and techniques. Her art explores the vitality of both animals and humans, blending personal history with universal themes of freedom, strength, and movement. This exclusive piece, painted in real-time during the gala, embodies the spirit of creativity and resilience celebrated throughout the evening. Thank you for supporting newcomer youth through your generous bids. Happy bidding! The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth

YAA Gala Live Art Auction

Join the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth&#39;s 50/50 raffle for a chance to win big while supporting our mission too! Your participation is not only a chance to win prizes, but also plays a vital role in supporting our mission. Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts in making a meaningful impact in our community to support newcomer children and youth.&nbsp; Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference! The winner will be announced at the YAA Benefit Gala on Friday, November 7th, 2025, but you don&rsquo;t need to attend the gala to claim your prize.

Soirée des Prix de Réussite des Jeunes 50/50

The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth invites you to Bridges to Harmony: CBFY Christmas Fundraising Concert presented by the Young Professional Musicians Collective directed by Liz Zabala. The concert will be held on Saturday, December 19th from 5-7 pm at the Hawkwood Baptist Church. Tickets are $30 each. Doors open at 4:45 pm. At the fundraising concert, there will be additional opportunities to donate to CBFY through cash, cheque, or online. We look forward to sharing a festive and joyful evening full of music, giving, and holiday cheer! To find out more about YPMC, you can visit their website here: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.ypmcollective.org/" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Young Professional Musicians Collective</a>.&nbsp; Thank you for helping us build bridges to belonging for newcomer children, youth, and their families.&nbsp;

The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth

The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth

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Bridges to Harmony: CBFY Christmas Fundraising Concert by YPMC

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