charity & community

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 Proudly ANNOUNCING

     Made by Momma, together with the Calgary Baby and Tot Show, would like to encourage you to bring donations of  baby essentials with  you to  the show and drop them off at the Made by Momma booth!

Please consider bringing items from  our Most Needed Essentials list!

We welcome all new and unopened baby wipes, baby food and formula (unopen, not expired),and baby and adult bath, body and hygiene items. In addition we always have a need for NEW toys, books and clothing for children of all ages and sizes for birthday celebrations.

While Made by Momma accepts donations of strollers, playpens and car seats (non expired, no accidents), as well as new or gently loved baby and children's clothing, footwear and outerwear, we will not be able to accept these donations at the event.

We kindly request that these items are dropped off directly to our Resource Centre. Please see our website for a complete list of items that we like to have available for families who need them.

https:madebymomma.org/donated-items/

 Made by Momma is a grassroots non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity. Volunteer run, and donation driven, Made by Momma provides wholesome nourishment and nurturing care to mothers and young children facing situations of adversity and crisis.

By providing healthy homemade meals, wholesome baked goods, baby essentials, children's items, in home visitors and more, mommas receive the support they need to be able to focus on their families and their own needs during times of illness, loss, or other challenging situations.

Made by Momma believes that sometimes it's moms who need to be taken care of,and together we can be the village that makes that difference.

For more information on how you can suport Made by Momma, or how to get involved and become part of the amazing team of volunteers visit us at

  www.madebymomma.org  or email volunteer@madebymomma.org  

the CALGARY BABY AND TOT SHOW

GOES GREEN! 

                                   Vermiposting and Upcycling

Join us for a FREE fun and creative hands-on-learning experience.

Make a flower pot using recycled plastic bottles and corrugated cardboard. Learn how worms can get rid of your kitchen waste and make an organic fertilizer for a garden or your flowerpot.

All materials are provided.

   At the Calgary Baby and Tot Show we are taking on a new direction in decor for the production. We realize the beautiful balloon arches and towers add color to the show but they have a negative impact on our environment when the show is over. They are not recyclable and end up in a landfill for MANY years.

This show you will notice fewer balloons and in addition you will see "toppers"on all of the signage, these have been designed especially for the Calgary Baby and Tot Show by Elizabeth, owner and founder of Ciclomanias. They can either be used show after show or recycled after  therefore reducing our footprint.

See below a portion of their Production process and check out the website to learn more. We all can make an impact in a positive way if we are aware of choices.               

"We produce environmentally friendly hand-crafted goods. All of our products are made from post-consumer materials such as corrugated cardboard and plastic bottles, which we recycle and transform into a wide variety of decorative and useful products" 

"The unique pieces of art that we produce are elaborated by a passionate, artistic and energetic team. Ciclomanías has had the opportunity to employ people from different vulnerable sectors, such as immigrants, single moms, and indigenous people. In addition to this social empowerment, Ciclomanías works hard to reduce its ecological footprint, including environmental impacts associated with the manufacture of these Art and crafts as well as with its final disposal."

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