Eau Claire is proud to be a partner with the Emmanuel Foundation to help bring hope and play to children around the world. We’re happy to start close to home by bringing smiles to children visiting Eau Claire. You’re invited to have your little ones play on the Eau Claire indoor playground located in our food court.
The Emmanuel Foundation
We are a not-for-profit organization that believes in the value and potential of children's lives, no matter where the children live or what their financial circumstances might be. Here in Canada, we have abundant opportunity and resources to help others and we take pride in working together to make a difference in countries that aren't as fortunate as ours.
How We Play
The Emmanuel Foundation aims to create an environment of fun and hope for children of all cultures and beliefs, supporting them as they achieve their full potential. By helping children, we aim to provide a venue for positive transformation in children, families and communities.
Our Vision
Creating opportunities for children to develop through the experience of play.
The Emmanuel Foundation believes that:
- Community is necessary for healthy individuals.
- Working together brings communities together for a common purpose.
- Play is critical to a child's development.
- Establishing opportunity for youth and adults to give back to the children of the world is vital to their own growth and development.
- Everyone can benefit from giving time, talent and resources to help others in need.
Play It Again
The Emmanuel Foundation was created to find, recycle and put to use playgrounds that have been slated for demolition. These playgrounds are salvaged and re-installed in developing nations where there are unmet needs for play.
What The Emmanuel Foundation Does
- Source playground equipment.
- Organize mission teams.
- Logistical management.
- On-site supervision of playground construction.
International Playgrounds
The Emmanuel Foundation has been involved in building international playgrounds for five years. During that time, we have had the privilege of installing 14 playgrounds in different countries around the world, including:
- Tobago
- Belize
- Trinidad
- St. Lucia
- Dominican Republic
- Guatemala
- Kenya
Values
Character - we are committed to being honest, steadfast and acting with integrity
Children - each child we interact with is treated as our own
Community - in every community we help, we are dedicated to developing a sense of communal ownership
Put a Smile on a Child's Face
Both young and old in the disadvantaged communities we send playgrounds to are overjoyed to have a safe and fun place for children to play. When we build playgrounds in these developing nations, the gratitude that is expressed through the smiles and laughs of the children is more than enough evidence of their appreciation.
Come Play With Us!
Our mission is ongoing and we welcome everyone who wants to be involved, including volunteer groups, professional work groups, faith-based groups and others. We also welcome the support of organizations that see our projects as a good fit with their own visions and mandates.
Here are some ways you can help:
- Volunteer as part of a team.
- Donate money to cover the cost of transporting an installation team and the playground equipment to the area in need.
- Donate decommissioned playground equipment.
- Help refurbish a playground.
- Introduce us to potential candidates.
Why Help?
The life and potential of a child is valuable, regardless of where they live.
Contact the Emmanuel Foundation
The Emmanuel Foundation
8240C - 31 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2C 1J1
(403) 279-6003
www.efoundation.ca
info@efoundation.ca