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In addition to a strong sense of fellowship, the Bow River Boys are committed to raising serious coin for their designated charities.
On a LOCAL level, the club supports:
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area (www.bbbscalgary.com).
 A major portion of the proceeds from the annual Bow River fundraisers are donated to this organization that helps to build strong self-esteem and stronger communities through the school mentoring program and by matching children from single-parent families with a Big Brother or Sister.
This is one way that healthy adults, and subsequently healthy communities, are created.
Bow River is also pleased to support:
Dreams Take Flight
Which arranges special trips to Disneyland for physically, mentally, or socially challenged children.
Safe Haven Foundation
Which provides help for Calgary’s vulnerable and at-risk children and youth.
Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
Which offers programs to women, children, youth and men hurt by family violence and abuse.
On a NATIONAL level, Bow River supports:
Canadian Special Olympics
  Support is provided through the Canadian Progress Charitable Foundation (CPCF).
With help from CPCF funding, Canada's Special Olympic athletes are able to participate
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While raising money is certainly an objective of the Bow River club, maintaining a hands-on presence within the local community is also a very important aspect of Bow River membership.
The Bow River Boys contribute time, energy, and good old-fashioned physical labour to various community projects.
Calgary Drop-In Centre
Volunteering as needed (with a Bow River social afterwards).
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Feed the Hungry
Food preparation and meal service for the Sunday Dinner program.
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Community Kitchen
Inter-club volunteer shift to sort and pack foodstuffs at the Community Kitchen main warehouse.
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Bow River Road Show
Christmas event combining an interclub social with caroling for and with the city's elderly or infirm.
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Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
Manning the CWES booth at various Calgary events.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Representation on the Board of Directors; painting BBBS offices
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Dreams Take Flight
Disneyland trip volunteers.
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The Mustard Seed "Coat Night"
Collecting warm clothing and toiletries for donation to the shelter.
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