On June 11, 2019, URSA's Executive Director, Pam McGladdery together with Brian Kaeto, brain injury survivor, were on the morning show at Global News Calgary to promote the upcoming fundraising event, Brain Art 2019. You may watch the video … [Read more...]
2019 Brain Art is almost here!
SAVE THE DATE! ART & PHOTO SHOW Festival Hall 1215 10 Avenue SE Thursday, June 13, 2019 6PM - 9PM (Cocktails & Appetizers served at event) This year's theme is: "Silent Scars; Voiced Though Art" Clients arts and photos will be for sale at the event. Brain Art is an … [Read more...]
Rehab on the Mountain celebrates its 10 Years of making a difference!
On April 24-26, 2019, Rehab On The Mountain will be attending their 10th Annual Ski Trip in partnership with Rocky Mountain Adaptive, Dave Irwin Foundation and Sunshine Village. To make this year extra special, some of the original individuals and volunteers from the first ski trip will be … [Read more...]
URSA’s “Cub House” Now Open!
“The Cub House” – URSA’s New Home for Medically Fragile Children is now open. On Sunday, December 2, 2018, the first "Cub" moved-in. … [Read more...]
Thrifty Steals Backpack Drive for URSA
URSA is pairing up with Thrifty Steals, an online business owned by two moms, Jenn & Amanda who are on a mission to bring you quality products at a low price. For the month of November, if you donate $20 (or more!), Thrifty Steals will use the donation to fill a backpack with necessities like … [Read more...]
The Cub House – URSA’s New Home for Medically Fragile Children to open in November!
We are excited to announce the opening of “The Cub House” – URSA’s New Home for Medically Fragile Children. URSA means “Bear” in astrology. This home is for medically fragile children so our Cub House name is so fitting for these little ones. The home will officially open on November … [Read more...]
Thank you for supporting Brain Art 2018!
Brain Art 2018 Presented by NAVIGATE Financial Group Ltd. This year URSA hosted Brain Art, our annual fundraiser, on June 8th, at Festival Hall, in Inglewood. The purpose of the event is to use art and photography as a way of creating awareness of what it means to live with a brain injury and … [Read more...]
CBC Do Crew
CBC DO DREW Friday, October 27th was an incredible day! The CBC Do Crew came to our Bob Ward Group Home and did lots of painting, built in shelves and a custom storage cabinet. It was a feel good day - we couldn't have done it without the amazing volunteers/sponsors for the day! A few … [Read more...]
Copperfield Open House
On September 14th, URSA held an Open House for our Copperfield home. We celebrated the hard work put into building this incredible 6 bedroom home, the amazing clients who now call this place home and the dedication and support from families and staff. This home would not be possible without the love … [Read more...]
First Calgary
On September 13th, 2017, we had a great group of volunteers from First Calgary Financial take on different projects in our Admnistration building for our Brain Injury Services Day Program. We are truly greateful for the generous support from Community Partners like First Calgary. … [Read more...]