Making Changes Association (Calgary)

🎁 Discover exciting items, unique experiences, and something special to take home while supporting Making Changes Association.

👀 From Calgary Flames tickets and a family photography session to jewelry, experiences, gift baskets, and more, there’s plenty to explore.

💗 Every bid helps support programs and services that create opportunities for women and teen girls in our community.

🔨 Explore the auction and start placing your bids today!

📱 Browse the Silent Auction: https://m.elevateauctions.com/makingchanges

⏰ LAST CHANCE! Ticket sales close TODAY!

🤝 When our community comes together, we create space to connect, share conversations, build relationships, and find new ways to make a positive impact in Calgary. 🍂 Don’t miss your chance to join us for Creating Her Future on October 7.

💗 Every ticket helps support Making Changes Association programs that provide women and teen girls with skills, resources, connections and opportunities to move forward with confidence.

🎟️ Individual Ticket: $85 | Table of 6: $510

🚨 Today is the final day to get your tickets!
✨ Take a seat. Be part of her future.

🎫 Get your tickets: https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/creating-her-future

⏰ FINAL DAYS TO GET YOUR TICKETS!

🍂 Looking for a meaningful way to spend an evening with friends or colleagues? Join us for Creating Her Future on October 7!

🍽️ Enjoy a delicious dinner, connect with our community, explore our silent auction, and take part in a unique interactive art experience with artist Rachel Lyon.

💗 Every ticket helps support Making Changes Association programs that empower women and teen girls in Calgary.

✨ Come for the experience. Be part of the impact!

🚨 Ticket sales close THIS FRIDAY, October 2!

🎫 Don't miss out! Get your tickets today: https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/creating-her-future

❗️ Please note: We will be closed for donation drop-off on Wednesday, September 30th .

🤗 We’ll reopen on Thursday, October 1st at 9:30 AM.

✨ Thank you for your understanding!

💻 On September 28, our Women in Technology students presented their final projects at Hackathon Presentation Day! 💁 Five teams showcased their technical skills and creativity, developing solutions to a real-world challenge from Suncor.

🚀 Thanks to Suncor, Alberta Blue Cross, and MNP Digital for making this experience possible through collaboration, technical training, coaching, and mentorship.

👩‍💻 Team 1: Nhin Nhin (Kathryn) Le, Isang Nwanna, and Surathul Sanofer Siddique. Mentor Tab Grady, Manager, Digital Workplace, Alberta Blue Cross.

🖥️ Team 2: Loveth Uliong, Ragini Felicia Suruti, and Temitayo Obasa. Mentor Marc Francois, Senior Power Platform Developer, Alberta Blue Cross.

📊 Team 3: Akanksha Satle, Anjali Yadav, and Fatima Ali Zaidi. Mentor Tanmaya Murthy, RPA Developer, Alberta Blue Cross.

⚙️ Team 4: Aditi Aparna, Seung Min Lee, and Izabella Ribeiro. Mentor Radhika Subramaniam, System Analyst – IT Finance Applications, Alberta Blue Cross.

🧠 Team 5: Mehrnoosh Zaramousavi, Seung (Claire) Yeon Lee, and Ying Li. Mentor Carlos Pascual, RPA Developer, Alberta Blue Cross.

⚖️ A special thank you to our judges: Lynn Lesko, Chris McLennan, and Annie John from Suncor; Gregory Carle, Sam Horvath, and Paul Selway from Alberta Blue Cross; Liz Brito from MNP Digital; Anne-Louise Brooks from WestJet; Mohsin Malik and Nabiha Faruqui from KPMG; and Katie Taylor from Wipro.

🤝 We also extend our appreciation to our Hackathon Planning Committee: Pele Williams, Alia Shahid, Katie Chen, and Annie John from Suncor; Gregory Carle and Marc Francois from Alberta Blue Cross; Aven Chiam and Flora Hsieh from MNP Digital; and Adrienne Bozek, Shalzah Visram, and Luckshinie Dhilipkanth from Making Changes Association. Special thanks to Flora Hsieh for providing technical training and Depthanshu Chaku for supporting our participants during the Day of Coaches.

🎉 Congratulations to all five teams for their dedication, hard work, and impressive presentations!

❤️ Thank you to everyone who contributed to creating this valuable learning experience and supporting women as they build their careers in technology.

🤩 A big thank you to CREBNow for organizing a clothing drive in support of Dress for Success Calgary and Making Changes Association!

👗 Your generous donations help women prepare for interviews, start new jobs, and move forward in their careers with confidence.

💛 Every item donated helps women in our community access professional clothing and take meaningful steps toward achieving their goals.

🙌 We truly appreciate CREB for supporting our mission and helping create more opportunities for women in Calgary!

🎉 Our Creating Her Future Silent Auction is NOW LIVE!

🛍️ Discover exciting items, find something special, and place your bids — all while supporting women and teen girls in Calgary!

💗 From beautiful accessories and gift baskets to unique experiences, every bid helps support Making Changes Association programs and create new opportunities in our community.

🔨 Start bidding today: https://m.elevateauctions.com/makingchanges

🍂 And don't forget! There's still time to join us for Creating Her Future!

⏰ Ticket sales close THIS FRIDAY, October 2! ✨ Don't miss your chance to be part of it!

🎫 Get your tickets: https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/creating-her-future

⏳ Time is running out! Don't miss your chance to be part of Creating Her Future!

🍂 Join us on October 7 for an evening of dinner, connection, a silent auction, and an interactive art experience with artist Rachel Lyon.

💗 More than a night out, your participation helps create opportunities for women and teen girls in Calgary to build skills, confidence, and brighter futures.

✨ Bring your friends, gather your colleagues, or reserve a table and make an impact together!

🚨 Ticket sales close October 2!
🎟️ Individual tickets: $85 | Table of 6: $510

📅 October 7 | 6:00 PM 📍 Wild Rose Barracks Event Room

🎫 Get your tickets today: https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/creating-her-future

💻 Your digital skills could help someone take their next step.

🌟 Making Changes is looking for volunteers to join our NEW Digital Skills for Work & Learning program and support women as they build confidence using technology for work, education, and everyday life.

🤝 You don’t need to be a tech expert — we’re looking for someone who is patient, comfortable with everyday technology, and excited to support others as they learn.

💡 Volunteers will support classroom activities and provide one-on-one assistance as learners develop their digital skills.

📅 October 5 – December 2, 2026
⏰ Mondays or Wednesdays | 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 4 hours/week for 8 weeks | In person in Calgary

✨ Be part of this program from the beginning and help create a space where women can learn, build confidence, and move toward new opportunities.

📩 Interested? Apply today: [email protected]

🎟️ Your seat at the table can help create what comes next.

💗 Every ticket to Creating Her Future supports Making Changes programs that help women and teen girls build skills, confidence, connections, and new opportunities.

🍂 Join us on October 7 for an evening where dinner, creativity, community, and impact come together.

✨ Individual ticket: $85 | Table of 6: $510

🤝 Bring a friend, gather your colleagues, or reserve a table and experience the evening together.

🎫 Save your seat today: https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/creating-her-future