
Calgary
Twelve kids, one arena, a lot of noise
A donated block of Flames seats took a whole after-school program to their first NHL game. Most had never been inside the Saddledome.
Chapters · Calgary
Kids Up Front Calgary is where the organization started in 2000. Every ticket donated here stays here, placed through more than 200+ agencies working across the city.
At the heart of our work is creating opportunities for kids to feel supported and included. We believe every child deserves access to enriching experiences to spark interests and new passions. Through our programs, we work to give kids the confidence, skills and support they need to grow, while creating meaningful connections with families and the community. Our goal is not only to make a difference in a child's life today, but to help build a stronger, more connected community for tomorrow.
Our journey began with a simple idea: to create something that would make a lasting difference for children and families in our community. Founded by John Dalziel in Calgary, the organization grew from a passion for helping young people and recognizing a need for greater support and opportunity. What started as a vision has grown into a community-driven initiative, strengthened by volunteers, families, supporters who share the same belief in the power of investing in kids. Today, we continue to build on that original vision: putting kids first, creating positive impact and bringing community together to create core memories.
200+
Partner agencies in the city
2000
Year the chapter was founded
100%
Of donated seats stay local
#200, 3320 17 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T3E 0B4
Lynn Steudler, Executive Director
Four ways donated tickets reach Calgary kids.
The core program. Donated seats to Flames, Hitmen, Roughnecks, Stampede, Arts Commons and dozens of other venues are offered to partner agencies, who pass them to the families they support.
Blocks of seats reserved so an agency can bring a whole group together — a shelter, a newcomer program, a hospital ward — rather than a single family at a time.
Season passes and admission vouchers for skating, swimming, climbing and drop-in sport, placed with youth who would otherwise sit out the season.
Theatre, symphony, gallery and festival tickets, plus occasional workshops and behind-the-scenes visits with the companies who donate them.
The chapter's own fundraising calendar. Sponsorship and table sales open roughly two months ahead of each date.
Tickets
Flames, Hitmen, Roughnecks, Stampede, Arts Commons, Theatre Calgary, WinSport passes and more. Single pairs or full season blocks.
Email the Calgary office with the event, date, quantity and seat details.
Transfer electronically, or drop physical tickets at the Kahanoff Centre office.
Send proof of purchase and Calgary issues a tax receipt for the base ticket price.
Same-day donations are accepted until noon on the day of the event. For weekend events, please send tickets by noon on Friday.
Cash
Gifts to this chapter cover transportation, meals and the seats Calgary buys when donations fall short of demand.
$25
One kid, one game
$100
A family night out
$500
A school group at the Stampede
Monthly gifts let the Calgary team commit to season-long blocks of tickets in advance.
Become a monthly donorSet up a standing donation so unused Flames, Hitmen, Roughnecks or Arts Commons seats are offered automatically, with a single year-end receipt and an annual impact summary for your team.
Kids Up Front does not tolerate ticket scalping. It is against our policies for donated tickets to be resold for profit by an agency or a recipient.