Community Engagement

Our Heart for Community

At Balloons and Lush, we believe that every person deserves to celebrate life's special moments. Rooted in our Christian values and faith, we are committed to bringing love and uplifting humanity through our services. We believe in establishing meaningful community partnerships and giving back to our Calgary community by supporting those who need it most and championing causes that create positive change.

Our Commitment to Supporting the Less Privileged

Planned Community Service Programs

• Senior Care Facilities: We are committed to providing monthly decoration donations for birthday celebrations and special events at nursing homes and assisted living facilities
• Children's Hospitals: Our goal is to offer complimentary balloon arrangements and decorations to brighten young patients' stays
• Women's Shelters: We plan to provide free celebration decorations for milestone moments and children's birthdays
• Youth Programs: We aim to donate decorations for graduation ceremonies, achievement celebrations, and community events
• Low-Income Family Celebrations: Our mission includes sponsoring birthday parties and special occasion decorations for families in need

Emergency Response Support Goals

• Crisis Support: We are preparing to offer immediate decoration donations for emergency celebrations during difficult times
• Funeral Services: Our commitment includes providing complimentary memorial arrangements for families facing financial hardship
• Community Healing Events: We plan to offer free decoration services for community gatherings after tragedies or losses

Planned Charitable Sponsorships and Partnerships

Target Partnership Organizations

• Calgary Food Bank: We plan to provide annual holiday decoration sponsorship for their community events
• Ronald McDonald House: Our goal is to offer monthly balloon and floral donations for families staying at the facility
• Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter: We are committed to providing quarterly celebration packages for residents and their children
• Alberta Children's Hospital: We aim to establish ongoing support for patient celebration needs
• Local Youth Centers: Our mission includes sponsoring decorations for achievement ceremonies and community gatherings

Educational Institution Support Goals

• School Fundraising Events: We plan to offer discounted decoration services for PTAs and school fundraisers
• Graduation Celebrations: Our commitment includes sponsored decorations for underfunded schools and community programs
• Special Needs Programs: We aim to provide free celebration services for special education milestones and achievements

Future Community Event Sponsorships

Planned Annual Community Events

• Canada Day Celebrations: We are committed to providing decoration sponsorship for community Canada Day events
• Cultural Festivals: Our goal is to support Calgary's diverse cultural celebration events
• Charity Fundraisers: We plan to donate decoration services for local nonprofit fundraising events
• Community Health Fairs: We aim to provide free booth decorations and family celebration areas

Seasonal Giving Program Goals

• Holiday Brightening: We are committed to providing Christmas and holiday decorations for shelters and care facilities
• Back-to-School Support: Our plan includes celebration decorations for community back-to-school events
• Mother's Day & Father's Day: We aim to provide special arrangements for single-parent support groups
• Valentine's Day Love: Our mission includes community friendship celebrations for isolated seniors

Planned Volunteer and Skills-Based Giving

Professional Development Support Goals

• Mentorship Programs: We plan to offer free workshops for aspiring event planners from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Skills Training: Our commitment includes volunteer teaching at community centers and job training programs
• Student Internships: We aim to provide learning opportunities for students who cannot afford formal training

Community Workshop Program Vision

• DIY Decoration Classes: We plan to offer free workshops teaching basic decoration skills to community members
• Senior Activity Programs: Our goal is to provide flower arranging and craft workshops at care facilities
• Youth Creativity Sessions: We are committed to offering art and decoration workshops for at-risk youth programs

How to Request Support

Application Process

• Nonprofit Status: Priority given to registered nonprofits and community organizations
• Community Impact: Preference for initiatives that serve Calgary's most vulnerable populations
• Advance Notice: Requests should be submitted at least 4-6 weeks before your event
• Documentation: Provide information about your organization and the specific event or need

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated need and community benefit
• Alignment with our values of inclusion and celebration equity
• Potential for positive impact on vulnerable populations
• Feasibility within our capacity and resources

Building Our Community Impact

We are committed to transparency in our community engagement efforts. As we launch and develop these initiatives, we will track our charitable contributions, volunteer hours, and community impact metrics to ensure accountability and continuous improvement in our giving programs.