2015 takes the pulse of . Community Knowledge gives us the power to take action.

2015-2016 Board of Directors

Ali Bhojani Chair Murray Laverty Robert (Bob) Gibson Gregory Lohnes Established in 1955, the Calgary Foundation (CF) plays Vice Chair Siân M. Matthews a community leadership role by applying resources, and Catherine (Kay) Best Elizabeth Peters convening and connecting groups to foster partnerships Jim Brownlee Wes Peters to build a strong charitable sector. The Foundation offers Sunny Delaney-Clark Patti Pon expertise and advice to donors to help establish charitable A. John Fischer Eva Friesen Funds, most endowed in perpetuity, and provides grants to Beverley Foy President & CEO nonprofit organizations working in all sectors of the community. Walter Hossli

Grading at a Glance

2014 2015 A Excellent, stay the course ARTS ...... B . . . B B Good, but some improvements could be made COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS . . B- . . . B- citizen survey C Average performance, suggest rated our LIFELONG LEARNING ...... B- . . . B- more effort needed to address WELLNESS ...... B- . . . B- these issues overall quality D Below average performance, of life as a B. ENVIRONMENT ...... B- . . . B- additional work is required

THRIVING POPULATIONS . . . . B- . . . C+ F Failure, immediate action LIVING STANDARDS ...... B- . . . C+ is crucial

*Info on these key issue areas is available at calgaryfoundation.org

Respondents were asked to grade their quality of life, and this year the average grade was B, same as 2014. Calgary’s Vital Signs® is an annual check-up Six issues have the greatest impact on overall quality of life according to survey respondents. When these that measures the vitality of Calgary, identifies factors are positive (e.g. high grades), quality of life significant trends, and assigns grades in areas is positively affected. critical to the quality of life in Calgary. Published 1.Safety annually since 2007, in 2015 - over 1,800 citizens 2. Transportation took the survey and contributed their opinions 3. Sports & Recreation in 21 key issue areas. 4. Citizen Engagement 5. Education & Learning 6. Work & Economy Vital Signs Project Team This report only scratches the surface, there’s a lot more The Calgary Foundation information! Additional info on indicators, sources and Kerry Longpré, Project Leader, VP Communications survey results available at calgaryfoundation.org @calgfoundation #vitalsignsyyc Janice Francey, Communications Associate facebook.com/thecalgaryfoundation Deborah Bartlett Research Consultant Creative Partner juice Given the daily fluctuations of Calgary’s current economy, indicators relating to jobs, housing prices and Survey Partner The Praxis Group and Avid Research others are not included. Our Vital Past, Present and Future Calgary Now Calgary Then POPULATION INCREASE (2015 CENSUS) AGE Median:...... 36 20+:...... 74.3% 1.23 million 25-54...... 48.5% • 35,721 more than 2014 (core working age group) • 3% increase • 68 people/day moved here SENIORS 65+ VACANCY RATE 2015 UP 120,000 • 10% of population 2.64% • up 16% from 2001 • 12,526 total vacancies YOUTH (UNDER 15) LARGEST COMMUNITIES BY POPULATION Panorama Hills. . . 25,993 in 2014 Beltline...... 21,939 17.6% Evergreen . . . . 21,700 IMMIGRANT POPULATION The 1877 signing of 2% Tuscany . . . . . 19,737 non-permanent Treaty 7 is considered Taradale. . . . . 19,223 residents one of the founding 26% events of modern Calgary on the World Stage Southern . 5th Most Livable City 2nd Out of 50 Cities “The Story of Moh’kinsstis In The World In 2014 For Attractiveness To says that before there was the Economist Intelligence Unit Migrants Conference Board of place we call Calgary, the First Cleanest City Peoples were stewards of this In The World 3rd In Global Prosperity land. At the confluence of two Mercer Global Financial behind only Paris and Stockholm rivers, the lifeblood of our city, Toronto Region Board of Trade our cultures converged and Ranked 33rd In The World #1 Best Sport City our story began. It is essential Small Population For Quality Of Life out of 30 global cities that Calgarians of every culture Ranked against 223 global cities Sport Business Int’l ranking and tradition walk on a shared The Mercer Quality of Living path paved with opportunity, Survey 2015 Dropped From recognizing that we are 3rd Worst City #2 to #19 connected to each other and In Canada For Women Best Places To Live to this place, where our out of 20 large metropolitan areas MoneySense Magazine collective spirit generates Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – The Best and Worst enough for all.” Place to be a Woman in Canada Mayor Nenshi

1 How Vital Signs adds up:

Citizen Citizen Issue Research Grades Priorities & Trends + % of total respondents + =

Arts • Affordable arts/culture activities (32%) • 87% of Calgarians believe that COMMUNITY • Availability of creative space (17%) arts help bring people together • Festivals/community celebrations • 3.6 million attended arts events KNOWLEDGE B (15%) (2014) • 10,000 arts events held annually

Community • Opportunities to interact with • 4 Calgary ridings lowest voter What is it? Connections neighbours (24%) and to take action turnout in Alberta provincial election community issues (24%) • Race hate/bias crimes increased in The Calgary Foundation’s • Participation and membership 2014 by 68% community knowledge is - in political parties, voluntary collected from Vital Signs • By 2019, an estimated 200,000 B associations (31%) survey results, annual Calgarians will live with a disability community issue research, • Awareness of diversity and racism Community Knowledge issues (53%) Centre charitable organization members, consultations with community members Lifelong • High quality, affordable early • 27% of Calgary children experiencing and 60 years working with Learning learning services (43%) difficulty in one or more areas of and supporting the Calgary • Resources for a high quality public development by age five nonprofit sector. school system (42%) • Calgary high school completion B- rate down Wellness • Access to supports for mental • Child and youth mental health health (39%) consume only 10% of AHS services How we use it: • Physical activity levels in schools • Work absences up in 2014 by 7% The Calgary Foundation - (33%) uses community knowledge to • Youth obesity rates increase 28% B inform granting decisions. The • Domestic violence and abuse (30%) • Property crimes decrease 6% Calgary Foundation’s granting • Repurposing of outdoor spaces • More families seeking financial programs support all areas (32%) assistance for organized sports of the charitable sector and identify and act on issues that require increased leadership, Environment • Preservation of urban parks and • GHG reductions needed profile and innovative solutions. natural spaces (38%) • City working towards landfill • Options for alternative energy diversion by 2020 B- (41%) The Numbers: Thriving • Educational attainment levels for • Aboriginal children comprise 69% of Populations Aboriginal Peoples (34%) children in care • Options for assisted living for • Over 9,000 seniors experience some $47 + seniors (36%) kind of elder abuse million distributed C • Youth participation in community • Youth crime 40% lower than 2010 and civic life (34%) • Significant tax and societal returns as • Accreditation of foreign a result of Immigrant Access Fund professionals (39%) 900 charitable organizations Living • Affordability of rental housing (26%) • Single-family homes less affordable supported Standards • Diversification of our economic • Low income rate for children in in 2014 base (57%) lone-parent families 40% + • Expand the LRT / bus systems (43%) • Calgary’s LRT ridership 3rd highest C • Opportunities to earn a living wage in North America and build financial assets (27%) • 56% of Calgarians not eating daily • Access to affordable, nutritious recommended fruits and vegetables food (30%) Learn more at calgaryfoundation.org

2 VITAL SIGNS CITIZEN SURVEY Verb Theatre GRADE: “As a playwright, I explore things that equally fascinate and frustrate me. I try to create theatre that opens up a public space to people whose lifestyles and experiences are often excluded 2015 B from public conversation. The intense experience of joining an Alzheimer’s Citizen support group to research a previous play inspired VIA – Verb Improv for priorities: Alzheimer’s, a theatre program that offers a bit of escape to those coping with a truly ● Arts traumatic situation. By working together to 1. Offer affordable arts create a new reality, forgotten personality and culture activities (32%) strengths can be revealed, family 2. Increase availability of creative members can reconnect and voices that space for the arts community often go unheard can take centre stage.”

3. Create festivals and community Col Cseke, Co-Artistic Director celebrations Discover more: ckc.calgaryfoundation.org 4. Increase promotion of arts and culture events

This organization is supported through the Community Grants Arts Program at the Calgary Foundation. CALGARIANS ENGAGED IN THE ARTS CULTURAL TOURISM AND THE REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE ACCELERATOR COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE OF CALGARIANS OF CALGARIANS INCREASE IN HOTEL NIGHTS % BELIEVE THAT ARTS % ENGAGED BOOKED BY OUT-OF-TOWN The Greatest Show help bring people together 87 IN ARTS ATTENDEES FOR THE CALGARY on Earth 87 and enable people to INTERNATIONAL FILM connect to each other. DONATE FESTIVAL In terms of economic OF CALGARIANS % to a not-for-profit arts or 33% impact, the Calgary The Remarkable Experience Accelerator is a partnership cultural organization Stampede is the highest % BELIEVE THAT A 19 between Calgary Arts Development and the Calgary strong arts and culture grossing festival in Canada 82 scene is key to creating Hotel Association that invests in medium to long-term VOLUNTEER - grossing more than a vibrant, safe and % for an arts organization arts experiences that gives people even more reasons to prosperous city. or arts event visit Calgary as leisure travelers. the Canadian National 17 Exhibition in Toronto, ARTS EVENTS BY THE NUMBERS ARTS ENGAGE WIDELY DIVERSE AUDIENCES Winterlude in Ottawa and the Just For Laughs THE NUMBER OF ARTS festival in Montreal. ACTIVITIES PRODUCED IN The Stampede generates over $350 million in CALGARY LAST YEAR FOR economic benefit for 3,405 AUDIENCES FROM DISABILITY, 3.6M 10,000 Albertans. ATTENDED ARTS ARTS EVENTS HELD LBGTQ, MULTICULTURAL AND EVENTS IN 2014 ANNUALLY IN CALGARY. ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES.

Further details on these indicators and sources can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 3 VITAL SIGNS CITIZEN SURVEY GRADE: Citizen priorities: ● Housing 2015 + C 1. Improve the affordability of rental housing (26%) 2. Improve the affordability of home ownership 3. Address density and land-use issues

● Work 1. Continue to diversify our economic base (57%) 2. Improve supports for entrepreneurs and small business 3. Increase job opportunities for new graduates

● Getting Around 1. Expand the LRT and bus systems (43%) 2. Reduce reliance on cars 3. Improve affordability of public transit

● Poverty 1. Provide increased opportunities to earn a living wage and build financial assets (27%) 2. Increase affordable housing options 3. Increase services that encourage and support transition into the workforce

● Food 1. Increase access to affordable and nutritious food (30%) 2. Increase access to and production of locally grown food 3. Develop a city-wide, environmentally- sustainable food system Living Standards The Women’s Centre “Originally from Taiwan, it was -30° and a few days before Christmas when my family and I arrived in Calgary. The Women’s Centre helped us out right away with gifts and winter clothes for our children. Not knowing anyone and the difference in culture made me feel lonely but the Women’s Centre This organization is encouraged me to speak English which gave me confidence to make new supported through Donor Advised Funds and friends. I have five children from 6 months to 8 years old, and the Women’s the Community Grants Centre still gives me things like baby clothes, food, and personal care Program at the Calgary Foundation. supplies and helps me feel like I belong in Calgary.” Discover more: Abigail Chang, client ckc.calgaryfoundation.org

4 ● Housing ● Poverty HOMELESS POPULATION THE HOMELESS IN ALBERTA LOW INCOME RATE 2013

CALGARY 7.5% 85% OF EMERGENCY EDMONTON COMMUNITY 85% SHELTER USERS CALGARY ONLY STAY FOR ONE 34% KNOWLEDGE OR TWO NIGHTS PROVINCIAL 7.6% 54% ENOUGH FOR ALL NATIONAL 13.5% Based on 15,000 hours of consultation with 1.6% STAY FORT MCMURRAY 4% Calgarians, this community FREQUENTLY AND GRAND PRAIRIE 3% LOW INCOME RATE IMPLICATIONS FOR CHILDREN FOR LONG PERIODS RED DEER 2% driven poverty reduction MEDICINE HAT 1% is the low income rate for children strategy is based on the in female lone-parent households. principles of abundance, EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS This has implications for resilience and trust and IN CALGARY educational and employment will address the root causes = 43% opportunities, breaking of poverty. 1,617 intergenerational poverty and fleeing domestic violence. ● Work RESOLVE CAMPAIGN SELF EMPLOYMENT INCOME PREDATORY LENDING With a goal of raising $120 million, nine social CALGARY HAS THE 2ND HIGHEST TOTAL GROWTH IN agencies have partnered 128,300 SALARIES & WAGES OVER with government, business Calgarians are self 73 of 86 and community leaders, employed: highest per THE PAST 5 YEARS AMONG PAYDAY LOAN capita in Canada in 2014 MAJOR CANADIAN CITIES • BUSINESSES ARE including the Calgary (2010-2014) •• • (91.2 Per 1,000 population) • • •• •• LOCATED IN AREAS Foundation, to build • ••• • • WITH ABOVE AVERAGE affordable housing for VULNERABLE ALBERTANS MINIMUM WAGE • •• • •• INCIDENCES OF POVERTY • • ••••••• • ••••••••• 3000 people who are OF ALBERTANS CURRENTLY: •••• • The number of people homeless. WOULD STRUGGLE •• who say they or a family 48% WITH MEETING $11.20 • member have used Was $10.20, 2018: $15 •• • payday loan services in SIMPLIFYING THE FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS • the past year has more IF THEIR PAYCHEQUE WAS LOW WAGE EARNERS: SYSTEM ARE WOMEN • • than doubled from DELAYED FOR JUST ONE WEEK. • Calgarians applying for 63% 79% are 20+ yrs. • • 24% are 45+ yrs. 2% (2009) to City-subsidized programs only need to apply once ● Food 4% (2014) to have their income FOOD ASSETS GROW FOOD BANK USAGE qualified for five programs including: No Cost Spay/ FARMER/ ● Getting Around Neuter, Property Tax 19 PUBLIC MARKETS GETTING TO WORK Assistance, Recreation, + COMMUNITY 200 GARDENS 43% Transit Low Income URBAN OF USERS ARE Passes and Seniors Home ORCHARDS CHILDREN 8 Maintenance Services. $ FARMERS’ MARKET AND 6% HIGHER FARM RETAIL MARKET THAN NATIONAL 878 AVERAGE MILLION VALUE IN CALGARY 67% DRIVE NOT EATING RECOMMENDED AMOUNTS OF FRUITS & VEGGIES COST TO FEED FAMILY 4.9% WALK 1.39% CYCLE 58% 12 YEARS $1,098.92 18.6% TRANSIT AND OLDER The monthly cost of healthy eating in Calgary 5.2% CARPOOL for a family of four. 66% LRT RIDERSHIP 65 YEARS AND Male 31-50 years old OLDER Woman 31-50 years old Boy 9-13 years old CALGARY HAS THE THIRD HIGHEST Girl 4-8 years old LRT RIDERSHIP IN NORTH AMERICA.

Further details on these indicators and sources can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 5 VITAL SIGNS CITIZEN SURVEY GRADE: Citizen priorities:

2015 + C ● Aboriginal Peoples 1. Improve educational attainment levels (43%) 2. Increase sense of cultural belonging and conection to Indigenous identity 3. Increase awareness of Aboriginal people as part of Calgary’s landscape ● Aging Population 1. Develop more options for assisted living (36%) 2. Develop more affordable housing options 3. Reduce isolation ● Youth 1. Increase youth participation in community and civic life (34%) 2. Increase access to mental health supports 3. Increase number and quality of opportunities for youth employment ● Immigrant Newcomers 1. Increase support for accreditation of foreign professionals (39%) 2. Increase learning opportunities for English as a second language (ESL) education 3. Increase sense of identity and belonging amongst immigrant youth Thriving Populations Pathways Community Service Association “Miskanawah means ‘pathways’ in Cree. Respect and recognition of culture is an important part of the healing process when I’m helping families that are struggling with issues such as unresolved childhood trauma stemming

from abuse, neglect and poverty. Drawing on the strengths and guidance of This organization is Aboriginal traditions and teachings, I enjoy working with people who need supported through Donor Advised, Pro-Active Grants an advocate, and supporting them as they develop healthy life choices that and the Community Grants Program at the Calgary reconnect them to their community and their culture.” Foundation. Tristan Monague, Home Visitor Discover more: ckc.calgaryfoundation.org

6 ● Youth ● Aging Populations YOUTH CRIME 40% LOWER THAN 2010 SENIOR ABUSE VACANCY RATE RISES

YOUTH CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES OF CALGARY’S (YOUTH 12-17) 133,000 SENIORS COMMUNITY 5000 TOTAL CRIMES PROPERTY KNOWLEDGE OTHER 9,000 6.4% experience some form of LARGELY DUE TO MORE SUPPLY Holistic Help 4000 PERSON elder abuse. In 83% of ADDED TO THE MARKET, THE and Healing alleged cases, perpetrator In 2016, the Calgary Board was a family member or VACANCY RATE FOR STANDARD of Education will open a spouse of the victim. For 3000 RETIREMENT SPACES IN THE the first time in history new early learning centre we have a generation CALGARY METRO AREA HAS that will provide parenting of older adults who are GROWN TO 6.4% FROM 4.8% support, a cultural space, financially better off than 2000 LAST YEAR. preschool programs, full their adult children. day kindergarten and before and after school 1000 ● Immigrant Newcomers care for Aboriginal families. CALGARY’S NEWCOMERS

0 NEW CALGARIANS: 43,103 A Senior Friendly City 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 19,740 NEW IMMIGRANT CALGARIANS Following the World

INDIA Health Organization’s Age 18% Friendly Cities guidelines, ● Aboriginal Populations PHILLIPINES 22% PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC the City of Calgary has OF CHINA NOT THRIVING approved a Seniors Age- 5% Friendly Strategy to NIGERIA 5% incorporate the needs and contributions of PAKISTAN OTHER aging Calgarians into COUNTRIES 5% the city’s planning and 30% IRAN 4% development.

There’s No Place Like Home 69 IMMIGRANT ACCESS FUND MICRO LOAN PAYBACK Calgary Boys and Girls PER CENT OF ALL Club launched Aura Host BEFORE AFTER CHILDREN IN CARE IN LOAN LOAN Homes that matches homeless LGBTQ2S+ ALBERTA ARE ABORIGINAL INCOME $16,000 $50,000 youth with approved host families who provide a TAX PAYABLE $1,945 $8,452 safe and welcoming home. AVERAGE LOAN AMOUNT $5,910 Thus, each dollar of public funding for these loans RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS IN ALBERTA returns over $15 in additional income for society and around $3 in additional tax for the federal and provincial SURVIVORS OF treasuries in the borrower’s first year of employment RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS after completing the licensing/training plan. LIVE IN ALBERTA 12,000 Most Attractive Cities for Newcomers to Live THE LAST 1. Waterloo 4. Richmond Hill 2. Calgary 5. Vancouver RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL 3. Ottawa 6. St. John’s CLOSED IN 1996 Further details on these indicators and sources can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 7 VITAL SIGNS CITIZEN SURVEY GRADE: - 2015 B

Citizen priorities:

● Conservation 1. Increase preservation of urban parks and natural spaces (38%) 2. Decrease ecological footprint 3. Decrease greenhouse gas emissions

● Sustainability 1. Improve options for alternative energy (41%) 2. Reduce amount of waste generated 3. Increase number of farmer’s markets

Environment Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society (Cows & Fish) “Our organization is affectionately known as ‘Cows and Fish’ in part because we were founded by the Alberta Beef Producers and Trout Unlimited Canada, to improve riparian land management – those lands next to water, like floodplains and shores. As someone who grew up on a farm, I really value the important role of ranchers, farmers and communities in maintaining This organization is supported through the riparian areas. By working with many partners, we can educate those who Community Grants Program at the Calgary work, own or play on the land, to help them understand their amazingly Foundation. powerful role in sustaining a healthy ecosystem that benefits us all.” Discover more: Norine Ambrose, Executive Director ckc.calgaryfoundation.org

8 ● Conservation CALGARY FOUNDATION FLOOD REBUILDING FUND GREEN HOUSE GAS REDUCTION NEEDED TO AVOID MOST DANGEROUS IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE GRANTED GREENHOUSE % COMMUNITY $9M FROM KNOWLEDGE GAS EMISSIONS 2005 THROUGH 22 city-wide primarily due to population increase and no Energy Futures Lab significant change in emissions and consumption. 130 GRANTS Led by the Natural Step CALGARY’S LRT LEADING CANADA IN RENEWABLES and convened by the Pembina Institute, the Banff Centre and the INVESTMENT Suncor Energy ENABLED Foundation, the Energy % Futures Lab brings 100 leaders together to Calgary Foundation Flood WINDPOWER Mw address current and SINCE 144 Rebuilding Fund granted over 2012 OF NEW WIND CAPACITY emerging energy $9 million through 130 grants to challenges and identify, registered charitable organizations test and scale new CITY’S OVERALL initiatives and across Southern Alberta, including RENEWABLE DEMAND collaborations. those hardest hit by the flooding THE POWER DEMAND OF WIND in Calgary, Canmore, Exshaw, High SOLAR Gardens in the Sky River and the surrounding First BIOMASS HOMES The Mustard Seed, the City HYDRO = 65,000 Saves 56,000 tonnes of Calgary Municipal Nation reserves. of CO2 emissions/year Building, the Hyatt Regency Hotel and ● Sustainability Catch restaurant have joined the urban CITY WORKING TOWARDS 80% LANDFILL DIVERSION MYTH BUSTING THE IDLING ARGUMENT agricultural trend of building rooftop gardens In 2014 Calgarians sent an average 627 kg/ SECONDS OF IDLING USES MORE FUEL THAN that are both beautiful capita to landfills – a drop of approximately TURNING YOUR ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING IT and functional. 125 kg/capita over the last five years. This is an 10 Mapping What overall waste diversion rate of 30% in 2014. RIPARIAN AREAS IN CALGARY Matters Guided by a vision of The areas surrounding rivers, creeks and healthy ecosystems WASTE TO WASTE TO streams are known as riparian areas. LANDFILL LANDFILL for all Albertans, a 80% 70% project to improve the 2 RIVERS effectiveness, resiliency Nose Creek and connectedness of West Nose Creek environmental nonprofits 8 CREEKS Twelve Mile Coulee 2007 2014 Coach Creek in Calgary was undertaken Confederation Creek by Alberta Ecotrust Forest Lawn Creek Foundation. Radio Tower Creek Pine Creek CALGARY IS ABUZZ DIVERTED/ DIVERTED/ Calgary’s rooftop gardens are abuzz 20% REDUCED 30% REDUCED with urban beehives. Since 2010, 236 Calgarians have been trained in hobby The progress is largely due to the introduction of diversion beekeeping, and have brought over programs in the single family sector including blue cart 400 ROOFTOP 400 hives into the city. The City of recycling and the organics pilot program. Calgarians still Calgary has kept up with the trend, send over 749,000 tonnes of waste to landfill annually & URBAN hosting two beehives in rooftop that has environmental, social and financial implications. BEEHIVES gardens of its Municipal Building.

Further details on these indicators and sources can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 9 VITAL SIGNS CITIZEN SURVEY GRADE: - 2015 B Citizen priorities:

● Neighbourhoods 1. Increase opportunities to interact with neighbours (24%) 2. Increase ability to act on community issues 3. Improve well-being of neighbourhoods through economic development ● Citizen Engagement 1. Increase participation and memberships in political parties, voluntary associations, boards, etc.(31%) 2. Improve voter turnout 3. Encourage individual and corporate philanthropy ● Inclusion 1. Increase awareness of diversity and racism issues (53%) 2. Increase social ties for people with disabilities 3. Increase acceptance of the LGBTQ2S+ communities Community Connections CIVIX “I work with teachers across Canada to build the skills and habits of citizenship within young Canadians. I know that engaged teachers engage their students. We see it first- hand every single day. This election we’re trying something different: training teachers to improve their own democratic engagement and to improve their ability to deliver our This organization is supported through Donor Student Vote program in schools. Three hundred teachers will join us at the first ever Advised Funds and Democracy Bootcamp: Calgary this fall – quite possibly creating the first city in Canada the Community Grants Program at the Calgary to ensure that every school is putting democracy on the curriculum during an election Foundation. campaign. For our democracy, it doesn’t get more exciting than this.” Discover more: Taylor Gunn, President & CEO ckc.calgaryfoundation.org

10 ● Neighbourhoods ● Inclusion CALGARY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CITIZEN-LED INITIATIVES RACE HATE/BIAS CRIMES INCREASED

NUMBER OF of all hate/bias incidents* reported CITIZENS TOUCHED are race/ethnicity-motivated BY NEIGHBOUR & incidents (Increase of 59.4% from COMMUNITY 2013) STEPPING STONES *Note – These types of offences are particularly KNOWLEDGE 11,700AND COUNTING GRANTS. 68% susceptible to under-reporting given the sensitive nature and motivations of some of the crimes. TRANSIT 100% NEIGHBOUR GRANTS (GRANTS UP TO $5,000) DISABILITY FORECAST ACCESSIBLE ’s fleet $140,403/30 PROJECTS BY of 1,100 buses has been transitioned to low-floor 8,000 ATTENDEES buses that allow a ramp AN ESTIMATED 2019 to be lowered to make it VOLUNTEERS 121 easier for customers with mobility issues to board STEPPING STONES GRANTS (GRANTS UP TO $500) 200,000 the bus. CALGARIANS WILL BE LIVING $12,596/22 PROJECTS MOST WALKABLE WITH A DISABILITY 3,700 ATTENDEES NEIGHBOURHOODS This exponentially increasing number of persons with According to a 2015 survey 90 VOLUNTEERS disabilities is directly linked to Calgary’s aging-population. published in Avenue Just one to three per cent of affordable housing is Magazine, walkability Note: Final attendance numbers will grow as projects unfold & final reports continue to come in. But they represent snapshots of how accessible. is the most important hard people work, right in their ordinary active citizenship lives, to characteristic in making a strengthen and celebrate neighbourhood and community life in Calgary. great neighbourhood. The ● Citizen Engagement top 10 were: STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY 1. Chinatown WE GAVE MORE IN 2013 2. Downtown Commercial of Calgarians 12 years and Core older reported a strong or Median charitable donation by 3. Cliff Bungalow somewhat strong sense of $ Calgary donors (up 5% from 4. Eau Claire 2012). community belonging. This is 420 5. Beltline up 5.3 points from 2003. FEWER CALGARIANS DONATE IN 2015 6. Downtown West End 67% 7. Downtown East Village Number of Calgarians gave 8. Lower Mount Royal a charitable donation (down 9. Sunnyside 24.5% 2.5% from 2012). 10. Hillhurst PROVINCIAL ELECTION 2015

60 BRIDGE OVER 50 53.4% 54.4% There were 1.4 million 53.7% crossings annually on Calgary’s Peace Bridge. 40 45.1% 40.6% Designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened for 30 pedestrians and cyclists in 2012, the bridge has PERCENT VOTER TURNOUT PERCENT VOTER 20 an average of 3,800 2001 2004 2008 2012 2015 crossings per day. Lowest CALGARY-CROSS CALGARY-BUFFALO CALGARY-EAST CALGARY-GREENWAY turnout in Alberta 40.6% 40.9% 40.9% 41%

Further details on these indicators and sources can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 11 VITAL SIGNS CITIZEN SURVEY GRADE: - 2015 B Citizen priorities:

● Early Childhood Development 1. Increase number of high quality, affordable early learning services (43%) 2. Increase supports for children experiencing developmental difficulties 3. Improve support systems and programs offering parenting advice/information

● Education and Learning 1. Ensure resources for a high quality public school system (42%) 2. Improve the affordability of post-secondary education 3. Decrease classroom size

Lifelong Learning Foundation “In a career where you often deal with horrible situations, having the chance to unwind by reading to kids in their classroom is really refreshing and rewarding. While motivating kids to enjoy books, I get to crack a few jokes and be silly which breaks down barriers on how police officers are viewed. I build relationships of trust, not just with the kids, but with their This organization is families who may have had a negative view of police. Now kids happily supported through Donor Advised Funds at approach me when I’m out in the community because they know that the Calgary Foundation. there’s more to me than just my uniform.” Discover more: Constable Eugene La Grange, Community Resource Officer, with Helena Hinks, young reader ckc.calgaryfoundation.org

12 ● Early Childhood Development NOT ALL CALGARY CHILDREN THRIVING BY AGE 5 IMPORTANCE OF THE FIRST 2000 DAYS OF LIFE

COMMUNITY BIRTH AGE 5 KNOWLEDGE 85% Calgary Police OF A PERSON’S BRAIN DEVELOPMENT Services and partners 27% offer programs to keep OF CALGARY’S OCCURS HERE CHILDREN EXPERIENCING kids on the right path. DIFFICULTY IN ONE OR MORE AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT Attention to supporting optimal development MASST during this time in a child’s life has been shown Multi-Agency School 5 Developmental Areas: to result in children experiencing better outcomes Support Team works Physical health and well-being later in life (school, health, relationships, society, with children aged 5-12 Social competence communication). The First 2000 Days Network years who are criminally Emotional maturity is a collective response of community members, involved or at risk of Language and thinking skills organizations, professionals with a passion for criminal involvement Communication skills and general knowledge improving outcomes for our children. or victimization through early intervention.

● School Age Learning ● Post Secondary YARD Youth At Risk SHIFTING STATISTICS THROUGH PRIMARY PREVENTION Learning Development program The number of grade 7, CREATIVE INDUSTRY GRADUATES is an evidence-based 8 and 9 Alberta students initiative that seeks to learn about peer and dating prevent or stop gang 17,000 violence with the Shift involvement and criminal project that focuses on the “fourth R: Relationships.” behaviours among youth aged 10-17 years. HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION IMPROVING SINCE 2008 7,000 STUDENTS GRADUATE EACH YEAR FROM A SHOP In 2014, the proportion of the population in Calgary CREATIVE INDUSTRY PROGRAM AT CALGARY’S aged 15 years and over that have not completed high school. POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS Serious Habitual Offender program identifies and monitors persons aged CALGARY 12.89% CREATIVE INDUSTRY IN CALGARY 12-24 years in Calgary who have a history of Including: involvement in frequent PROVINCIAL 16.6% Artist’s Studios criminal acts and are Recording Studios regarded as very likely NATIONAL 17.9% Architectural Firms to reoffend. 19,000 Art Galleries and more THE NUMBER OF CREATIVE CALGARY 2000 19.2% ESTABLISHMENTS IN CALGARY REDIRECT A First for Canada, a terrorism intervention ● Adult Learning program aimed at pulling youth away from CALGARY’S POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE IS ALIVE WITH VARIETY AND POSSIBILITIES. radicalization. Its institutions offer diverse experiences such as distance learning, travel Bow Valley college unveiled study, practicum, internships and apprenticeships in addition to learning the 1,000 Women Rising in an academic setting. Programs cater to international students and those campaign to raise $1,000,000 interested in lifelong learning, as well as students fresh from secondary school. to help women overcome Calgary has seven major universities and colleges, offering a variety of world-class programs: key barriers to success.

Further details on these indicators and sources can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 13 VITAL SIGNS CITIZEN SURVEY GRADE: - 2015 B Citizen priorities:

● Mental Health 1. Increase access to supports for those with persistent mental health problems (39%) 2. Decrease stigma of mental health problems 3. Decrease stress and depression levels in the workplace ● Physical Health 1. Increase physical activity levels in schools (33%) 2. Increase proportion of population with a regular doctor 3. Decrease obesity rate ● Safety 1. Decrease rates of domestic violence and abuse (33%) 2. Improve neighbourhood safety 3. Increase the visible presence of police Sports & Recreation 1. Support the repurposing of existing outdoor spaces to be multi-purpose and multi-season (32%) 2. Increase access to local sport and recreation opportunities and facilities 3. Increase investment in sport and recreation facilities and infrastructure Wellness Canadian Centre for Male Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (cc4ms) “Secrets keep us sick. Being sexually abused as a child means nobody ever wants to come forward to tell their story because there’s so much betrayal, shame and guilt associated with sexual abuse that it’s hard to trust and take the risk of talking about it. I was given a second chance in life and now work This organization is supported through Donor at Simon House as a counsellor to help others overcome their addictions. Advised Funds and With cc4ms’ help, I have grown stronger and help survivors crash the the Community Grants Program at the Calgary silence and crush the stigma of child sexual abuse. I truly believe - healing Foundation. is possible! ” Discover more: Kerry Gladue, Addictions Counsellor, Simon House Recovery Centre ckc.calgaryfoundation.org

14 ● Mental health ● Physical health ARE WE MEETING THE NEED? FAMILY PHYSICIANS UP - ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

There is a need Physician per 100,000 citizens: for a systematic description of child CALGARY HEALTH REGION 122 COMMUNITY % and youth unmet KNOWLEDGE needs for services. 10 This information is PROVINCIALLY 111 OF AHS SERVICES ARE FIGHTING required in order to USED BY CHILDREN AND engage in system-level CYBERCRIME YOUTH WITH MENTAL planning for child and NATIONALLY 113 Calgary Police Service has HEALTH PROBLEMS youth services. a cybercrime team to OBESITY RATES - SELF REPORTED BODY MASS INDEX OF 30+ support investigations that involve the internet such WORK ABSENCES UP IN 2014 30 as criminal harassment, homicide, non-consensual AVERAGE NUMBER OF DAYS 28% 10 distribution of images and ABSENT FOR A FULL-TIME 25 WORKER (EXCLUDING missing persons and cyber- 12-17 yrs. 8 MATERNITY LEAVE) financial crimes. In 2014, 20 the team assisted in 416 15% criminal investigations. 18+ yrs. 6 15 19% 14% BUILDING A LEGACY

DAYS ABSENT DAYS 6.7 6.2 7.6 6.2 OF PLAY FOR 4 DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS 10 OFF OFF OFF OFF 2003 2014 CHILDREN In 2017, the City of 2 Calgary Calgary Provincial National BMI = Body Mass Index. 2014 1997 2014 2014 A BMI of 30 indicates obesity Calgary will host the Triennial International STEADY INCREASE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Play Association World MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND ILLNESSES AFFECT: Conference that will OF THE OF SHORT AND LONG-TERM Proportion of adults in the Calgary bring together members WORKING DISABILITY CLAIMS IN THE health zone who spent their time from nearly 50 countries POPULATION WORKPLACE 21% 30% being active or moderately active. to exchange ideas and This is an increase of 4.6 percent inspire action about play. ● 61% from 2003. Safety 9-1-1 TEXT AWARD CHILD ABUSE UNIT ● Sports and Recreation The City of Calgary won the Municipal Excellence NUMBER OF SPORT IN CALGARY BY THE NUMBERS Award for being the first INVESTIGATIONS INITIATED in Alberta to launch text INCREASE 476 10% + with 9-1-1 that allows the NUMBER OF ASSISTS This increase is more than deaf, hard of hearing likely to be attributed, at 400 85 360,000 142 ON CASES Approximate Different Approximate number of and speech impaired least partially, to increased number of sports sports registrants in programs in community to get the NUMBER OF organizations offered Calgary. INTERVIEWS reporting as a direct result of emergency help they need. 1,000 CONDUCTED growing public awareness. MORE FAMILIES SEEK FINANCIAL HELP

PROPERTY CRIMES 4000 3500 DECREASE IN PROPERTY 3000 2200 4000 AS OF JULY EXPECTED 2500 3400 CRIMES SINCE 2010 2014 TOTAL 2015 TOTAL (includes break and enter, theft, vehicle 2000 theft, fraud related crime, and other property 1500 crimes) Kidsport Calgary has already seen a 35%

# OF APPLICATIONS 1000 increase in applications for financial help by 6% THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES STOLEN BETWEEN 500 end of July, 2015 JANUARY AND AUGUST 2015 - UP BY MORE THAN 0 50 PER CENT FROM THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR 2014 JULY 2015 3,000 2015

Further details on these indicators and sources can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 15 Our Vital Quality of Life

Survey Grader Responses *This corresponds with data SATISFIED RATE MENTAL WELL-BEING from ATB Financial’s 2015 WITH WORK AND HOME LIFE BALANCE AS HIGH ‘Happiness in Alberta’ survey: 68% 75% • 80% of Calgarians report being very or pretty happy HAPPY IN THEIR JOB UNCOMFORTABLE AT LEAST SOMETIMES AS AND SATISFIED WITH THEIR WORK A RESULT OF DISCRIMINATION • 2/3rds of Albertans are satisfied 74% 24% with their lives RATE SENSE OF PHYSICAL AGREE IT’S EVERY CITIZEN’S DUTY TO VOTE • Health, relationships and time WELL-BEING AS HIGH top the list as important to their happiness 68% 90% • There is little difference between FEEL THEY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FEEL CALGARIANS DO ENOUGH TO Calgary and Edmonton TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR WELCOME NEW CANADIANS WHILE 43% 61% COMMUNITY OR CITY 69% FEEL CALGARIANS DON’T DO ENOUGH • 82% said more money to do things I enjoy and more money to help FEEL AT LEAST MODERATELY STRESSED FEEL THEY KNOW THEIR NEIGHBOURS WELL others (73%) would make them ABOUT PERSONAL FINANCES ENOUGH TO SEEK HELP happier

69% 55% • Over 33% of Albertans say that the OF CALGARIANS DESCRIBE THEMSELVES WERE SOMETIMES, OFTEN OR VERY OFTEN bad economic news is making them AS HAPPY* LONELY IN THE PAST WEEK less happy 69% 28% Improvements to Quality of Life Declines in Quality of Life 390 respondents provided comments to the question 464 respondents provided comments to the question “In what ways, if any, has the quality of life in Calgary improved “In what ways, if any, has the quality of life in Calgary declined noticeably over the past two years?” The main themes included: noticeably over the past two years?” The main themes included: • Access to bike/cycle tracks • High cost of living - lack of affordable housing and rental • Sense of community following 2013 Flood accommodation, rising taxes • City Transit improvements and expansion • Urban sprawl and reliance on cars • Improved urban planning - inner city revitalization and development, • Traffic congestion and long commute times housing diversity • City growth concerns - services and infrastructure not keeping up, • Positive influence of Major Nenshi, greater inclusion and diversity increased crime, income disparity • Access to arts and culture initiatives • Economic instability - price of oil, layoffs and economic uncertainty Citizen Comments “The situation isn’t perfect--affordable “The extensions of the LRT “Accessibility of parks, “Calgary has line is incredible. The huge a culture of housing is a problem, and enhancing pathways ... there are welcoming the livability of both suburban and number of patrons using many free options for immigrant it from the far out suburbs newcomers highly urban neighbourhoods is getting out and about and challenging, but good housing in is great! The new bike and staying physically provides livable communities is something that lanes in the city... I love the active.” various diversification and services to many Calgarians enjoy ”. assist their the boldness to integration.” “We’re finally becoming aware change when “We have many “Calgary and beginning to respect the we’re such a car strong and engaged has done “Extensive mental health legacy, history, and contribution of culture.“ neighbourhoods network which may really Aboriginal peoples to our national which makes me well be overworked. well at landscape and cultural fabric...” “This City has believe that with a bringing Numerous, excellent always had a youth bit more support, counselling options and art to the “Happy that Calgary’s and child focus. We are young every community street recycling system programs available, and can see the potential in could be vibrant but likely need more as level.” is educating people our next generation.” and engaged!” about conservation.” access can take time.”

16 Research Methodology Local experts representing a range of Calgary 1819 citizens added their voice to Calgary’s Vital Signs by assigning grades, choosing organizations provided research support to ensure that priorities and voicing their opinions in each of the 21 key issue areas featured in the the indicators used for Calgary’s Vital Signs are relevant, report . The online survey, conducted by The Praxis Group, is based on a ‘self-selected’ accurate and comprehensive . Community Foundations respondent population . Results are reliable within +/- 4%, 19 times out of 20 . In 2013, of Canada, who retain The Centre for the Study of Living a random sample telephone survey was conducted in the same survey period asking Standards to undertake national research, provided the same grading questions . There was no statistically significant difference in the additional indicator data . grades provided in the random method compared with the self-selected method .

2015 Community B Corporations Calgary Sun • Parks Momentum Research Partners BOMA BESt Canada Mortgage and Housing • Planning, Development and MoneySense Calgary AfterSchool Corporation Assessment New York Times Alberta Education Calgary Arts Development Canadian Centre for Policy • Recreation RBC Economics Research Alberta Ecotrust Calgary Board of Education Alternatives • Transportation Statistics Canada Alberta Family Wellness Initiative Calgary Eats Centre for the Study • Utilities and Environmental Toronto Region Board of Trade Alberta Health Services, Calgary Economic Development of Living Standards Protection United Way of Calgary and Area Population and Public Health Calgary Food Bank Citizenship and Immigration Conference Board of Canada Vibrant Communities Calgary Alberta Human Services Calgary Herald Canada Economist Intelligence Unit Vital Signs 2015 Survey Report Alberta Office of Statistics Calgary Homeless Foundation City of Calgary First 2000 Days and Information Calgary Police Service • Civic Census Globe and Mail Association of Universities Calgary Real Estate Board • Community and Grow Calgary and Colleges Calgary Residential Rental Neighbourhood Services Immigrant Access Fund ATB Financial Association • ImagineCalgary Industry Canada

Demographics of Survey Respondents

What is your Age? Gender makeup Which sector do you work in? GOVERNMENT 20.9% 1.1% MALE < 19 8% 38% BUSINESS 45.1% 4% 20 – 24 9% MALE FEMALE VOLUNTARY 13.4% 50% 50% 25 – 34 19.8% STUDENT 4.8% 9% FMALE 20.4% 62% RETIRED 12.4% 35 – 44 19% UNEMPLOYED 3.3% VITAL SIGNS RESPONDENTS SPLIT F M 45 – 54 21.2% 19% CANADIAN POPULATION SPLIT F M 22.3% 55 – 64 13%

8.9% Where do you live? How long have you lived in Calgary? 65 – 74 6% OTHER MUNICIPALITY 3% LESS THAN ONE YEAR 1% 75+ 2.2% (Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, etc.) 5% NE ONE TO FIVE YEARS 8% 11% VITAL SIGNS RESPONDENTS SIX TO 10 YEARS 9% SW NW CANADIAN POPULATION 39% 30% MORE THAN 10 YEARS 82% SE 17%

Vital Signs is a community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities, identifies significant trends, and supports action on issues that are critical to our quality of life. Special thanks to the Toronto Foundation for developing and sharing the Vital Signs concept and Community Foundations of Canada for supporting a coordinated national Vital Signs initiative. vitalsignscanada.ca

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