Kids Up Front Foundation (Calgary)

OUR Vision

A world in which all kids have access to enriching experiences.

OUR Mission

To create joy, promote inclusion and strengthen communities by connecting children and their families to enriching experiences.

OUR Values

Collaboration, Integrity, Inclusion, Fun, Agility

Kids Up Front provides experiences to deserving kids, teens and families. These experiences nurture their spirits, feed their imagination and inspire their dreams!

Our kids are affected by poverty, abuse, illness and disability. They are newcomers to Canada. They endure trying conditions, sometimes without any family support. And they need the magic created by your donation!

With your help, Kids Up Front can alleviate their stresses and challenges by opening doors that let them safely explore the world around them and gain new experiences.

Kids Up Front started as a grassroots charity initiative in Calgary in 2000 when local businessman John Dalziel wondered how unused tickets at the Saddledome could be put to use. Since 2000, Kids Up Front has given local kids and families over 600,000 event tickets – from hockey and football games to concerts and plays – valued at about $20 million.

The real value of the children's experiences, however, is priceless!

 Kids Up Front works on behalf of over 200 registered partner agencies to facilitate experiences. The agencies agree to strictly abide by our policies in selecting children, youth, and families who would benefit most from your donations of tickets, classes or passes.