Get Involved

this little light is built by our community. Whether you have an hour to spare, a skill to share, a business to partner with, or you're able to make a donation, every contribution helps us support local people facing unexpected financial hardship.

There are many ways to get involved.

Make a Donation

Your donation helps provide practical support to someone in our community when they need it most.

Depending on current needs, your gift may help provide:

  • Grocery gift cards

  • Gas for medical appointments

  • Utility payments

  • Medical or counselling costs

  • Baby essentials

  • Other urgent necessities

Every donation stays in our community.

Give Support

Become a Community Partner

Are you a business or organization that wants to make a difference?

You can support us by:

  • Donating products or services

  • Sponsoring a program

  • Hosting a fundraiser

  • Becoming a long-term community partner

  • Offering discounts or professional services to approved applicants

Together, we can help more people.

Support Us Through Skip the Depot

Have bottles or cans to recycle? You can turn them into support for local families at no extra cost.

Simply schedule a pickup through Skip the Depot and choose this little light as your donation recipient. Your refundable containers become practical support for someone facing financial hardship in our community.

It's one of the easiest ways to make a difference.

Skip the Depot

Volunteer

We're a small organization with big goals, and we'd love your help.

We occasionally need volunteers with skills such as:

  • Social media

  • Photography

  • Graphic design

  • Fundraising

  • Event support

  • Administrative help

  • Community outreach

If you'd like to volunteer, we'd love to hear from you.

Volunteer

Spread the Word

One of the easiest ways to help costs nothing.

You can:

  • Follow us on social media

  • Share our posts

  • Tell a friend about us

  • Recommend us to someone who may need support

  • Introduce us to a business or community group

The more people who know about this little light, the more people we can help.

Help Us Grow

We're still a young organization, and we're learning every day.

Every donation, every share, every introduction, every volunteer, and every encouraging message helps us build something that will serve Calgary for years to come.

Thank you for being part of our story.