Peter, Client

“CUPS made me feel that I was worth something.”

Morgan Mason, Volunteer

“I want to get more people to better their health.”

Asim Ghosh, Husky Energy CEO

“We applaud the work of CUPS and their commitment to make a difference.”

 

An Evidence-Based Approach

CUPS applies a body of scientific knowledge called the Brain Story, which helps to explain the connection between the experiences we have in our lives and our physical, emotional and social outcomes. Whenever a client comes to CUPS with a problem, we consider the big picture circumstances surrounding that problem. To do this, we use a tool called the Integrated Care Tool.

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CUPS Awards

As we’ve evolved into an evidence-based social agency, CUPS has been recognized by multiple stakeholders for the impact of our programs and our commitment to building resilience in individuals, families and communities.

Top 100 Charity, 2021

Charity Intelligence Canada, an independent organization that helps donors make informed giving decisions, has included CUPS as one of their Top 100 charities in Canada for it’s work in the community.

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Top 10 Impact Charity, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020

Charity Intelligence Canada, an independent organization that helps donors make informed giving decisions, has awarded CUPS this honour for four consecutive years.

charityintelligence.ca

Women of Inspiration, Universal Women’s Network (Carlene Donnelly), 2020

The Universal Women’s Network (UWN) recognizes extraordinary women who lead by example, who inspire others to be more and who make a ripple impact across their communities. Carlene Donnelly was recognized in the category of Social Impact.

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Alberta Inspiration Awards (Carlene Donnelly), 2020

The Government of Alberta Inspiration Awards honour outstanding Albertans whose efforts are building awareness, contributing to violence prevention and advancing healthy relationships for us all. Carlene Donnelly was recognized in the category of individual leadership in family violence prevention.

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Alberta Nonprofit Innovation Award, 2019

These awards celebrate nonprofit professionals and organizations across Alberta who have challenged the status quo and inspired others with creative and disruptive solutions to address enduring community challenges. CUPS was recognized for its Resiliency Tool.

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Minister’s Awards of Excellence in Child Development, 2018

The Province of Alberta awards this honour to child development professionals and programs that make life better for children and families. CUPS received the award for the effort our Child Development Centre has made to increase resilience in its students and their caregivers.

alberta.ca

CUPS Bruce Covernton Community Service Award

Honouring individual commitment to CUPS, this award recognizes and celebrates long-term, ongoing contributions that have positively impacted the lives of Calgarians.

Recipients
2017: Bruce Covernton
2018: Dr. Rita Dahlke
2020: Ann Bright (Read Ann’s Story)

United Way Spirits of Gold Social Innovation Award, 2017

CUPS received the 2017 United Way Spirits of Gold Social Innovation Award for the Resiliency Tool, a science-based assessment tool CUPS developed to map clients’ progress as they move toward resilience.

calgaryunitedway.org