Guided by dignity, community, and care
To provide community programs to its members in Canada, through events, Capacity building and particularly targets youth , women and children.
Altamas Relief and development Foundation works with vulnerable communities and help them to have access to education, health care and clean water.
Our service is to touch the roots cause of poverty and to help those been affected to have access to services they need.
Focused on neighbourhood-level care and real local needs.
Building lasting stability through strong social fabric.
Respect & dignity
Meeting every person without judgment, honouring lived experiences and individual choice.
Open transparency
Holding ourselves accountable to community members, partners, and supporters in everything we do.
Neighbour-to-neighbour solidarity
Believing real change happens when communities connect, share meals, and support one another.
Practiced daily across every program and partnership.
Want to see our programs in action?
Explore how our workshops, youth programs and mentorship initiatives turn these values into real daily impact across Calgary.
Calgary, Alberta
Altamas Organized youth bowling activity
Grounded directly in everyday Calgary neighbourhood needs.
Free of charge, open and respectful for every resident.
Starting with a simple need to help
Altamas, formally established as The Altamas Relief and Development Foundation (ARDF), began when a small group of Calgary neighbours started gathering to support families facing sudden hardships. What started around kitchen tables and park benches quickly grew into early community activities—including organizing a youth bowling program in Calgary, regular shared meals, essential supply distributions, and warm check-ins for isolated seniors across the city.
As local social needs deepened, our grassroots effort evolved into a registered non-profit organization. Today, Altamas serves thousands of Calgarians each year through structured community food hubs, youth mentorship, digital literacy classes, and dedicated resource navigation — remaining just as personal, accessible, and grounded as day one.
The people behind the work
A dedicated team and volunteer board working together to support neighbours across Calgary.
Jane Smith
Over 15 years of experience leading community-based social service initiatives in Calgary.
Carlos Martinez
Specializes in youth engagement and digital literacy programs across Calgary neighbourhoods.
Tariq Al-Mansoor
Guides strategic community partnerships and governance across Calgary civic initiatives.
Sarah Jenkins
Coordinates neighbourhood meal shares and active volunteer networks across community hubs.
Priya Patel
Connects newcomer families and seniors with local resources and direct support networks.
David Ross
Oversees financial stewardship, transparent reporting, and responsible community funding.
Interested in contributing your time?
We welcome volunteer leads, committee members, and community ambassadors throughout Calgary.
Serving neighbourhoods across Calgary
Altamas works in close collaboration with local community associations, resident groups, and neighbourhood hubs throughout Calgary, Alberta. From central resource navigation to quadrant-based shared meal spaces, our doors and programs remain open, barrier-free, and rooted right where you live.
Key quadrant service areas
Northeast Calgary
Community food hubs, shared kitchen spaces, and family mentorship programs.
Southeast Calgary
Youth skills workshops, career mentorship, and after-school community circles.
Northwest Calgary
Senior social connectivity networks and digital literacy sessions.
Southwest Calgary
Neighbourhood outreach, mutual aid partnerships, and newcomer support.
Grounded in community partnerships
Our programs operate in community centres, faith spaces, and parks through collaborative agreements with local Calgary associations.
