Good Deeds

While the primary mandate of the Calgary Bar Association is to encourage and promote cordial relations among members of the Calgary bar, the CBA has a long and proud tradition of involvement in the community.

A few of our charitable activities are noted below.

Charitable Donations

The CBA is committed to supporting worthwhile causes, either by adding a charitable component to our events or through direct donation when possible. The CBA believes that this support reflects the strong commitment of our members to charitable and community work and fundraising.

The Calgary Bar Association is proud to have provided assistance to organizations in our community, including:

• The Calgary Drug Treatment Court

• Calgary Handibus Association

• Calgary Interfaith Food Bank

• Calgary Legal Guidance

• Courthouse Education Program

• Fuel for School

• Heritage Park Law Office

• The Legal Archives Society of Alberta

• The Mustard Seed

• Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre

• Alberta Lawyers Assistance Society

• LEAD Alberta (Lawyers for Equity, Access and Diversity) - Iris Barry Yake Robe Bank
  

We also assist Pro Bono Law Alberta by facilitating the Judges In Aprons auctions at QC Dinners and Judges' Dinners.

See our blog for more updates on our Good Deeds over the years!

The Great Bar Band Battle

For the past several years, the Calgary Bar Association has been very pleased to serve as Presenting Sponsor for the Great Bar Band Battle.

The event features bands consisting of lawyers and other members of the Alberta legal community, each competing for the coveted Bar Band Battle Championship Cup, and raising funds in support of access to justice initiatives and organizations. 

The 2018 event raised at total of $33,300 in support of Calgary Legal Guidance.