As part of its commitment to supporting communities where it has infrastructure presence, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched a $175,000 AWS InCommunities Fund. The goal was to inspire impactful projects that will have a positive impact across communities in Calgary and surrounding areas. Interested applicants applied for funding to launch new projects, expand existing projects or introduce one of 10 established community programs (included below) with proven positive impact in other global communities.
From launching your garden committee to hosting a school-wide ‘dig day’, learn how to start a school garden for education, eating, and fun.
Starten Sie einen Gemeinschaftskühlschrank in Ihrer Community, um gute Lebensmittel zu teilen, die sonst weggeworfen werden würden.
Leiten Sie ein praktisches MINT-Programm (Mathematik, Ingenieurwesen, Naturwissenschaft und Technologie) in Ihrer Schule oder Community für 9- bis 14-Jährige
Divert your community's food waste from landfill, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions
Lead a hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) programme in your school or community for 4-6 year olds.
Leiten Sie ein praktisches MINT-Programm (Mathematik, Ingenieurwesen, Naturwissenschaft und Technologie) in Ihrer Schule oder Community für 9- bis 14-Jährige
Organisieren Sie einen kostenlosen Treffpunkt in Ihrer Community, um Dinge zu reparieren, anstatt sie wegzuwerfen.
A grassroots movement of neighbors feeding neighbors through the creation of little free pantries.
Organisieren Sie einen offen Obstgarten (Open Orchard), um Menschen zusammenzubringen, bieten Sie Anwohnern kostenloses Obst an und begrünen Sie unsere städtische Umgebung.
Invite pollinators to your neighborhood by planting a pollinator friendly habitat in your garden, farm, school, park or just about anywhere!
“At AWS, we truly believe in using our scale for good and using our resources to strengthen communities where our employees live and work. The AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund is part of a collection of community outreach programs driven by AWS throughout Calgary designed to make a positive impact specifically in the regions where we build and operate our global infrastructure. With our AWS Canada West Region coming to Calgary late 2023/early 2024, it’s vital that we are part of the solution to improve the livelihoods of our local communities.” - Réjean Bourgault, Country Leader and Managing Director, Canada Public Sector, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
