SALDACSierra Leone Descendants Association in Calgary
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Impact

What SALDAC does for the community

Since 2015, SALDAC has brought Sierra Leonean families in Calgary together, from Kids' Christmas and food baskets for seniors to our picnics and the Independence Celebration.

By the numbers

Our record in numbers

  • Up to 10Families supported2023

Every number comes from SALDAC's own records, with the period it covers.

What we've done

Our work, year after year

  • Every December

    Kids' Christmas

    A Christmas party for the community's children and their families.

  • Every December

    Food baskets for seniors

    SALDAC puts together food baskets for seniors in the community.

  • 2024

    Computers and lessons for seniors

    With the Bridge to Oasis (BTO) Foundation, SALDAC helped provide seniors with computers and lessons in the basics they need for daily life.

  • With CACC

    Donated goods for members

    In cooperation with the Calgary African Community Collective, SALDAC receives donated goods and shares them with members.

  • Every August

    Picnic in the Park

    Families gather in matching SALDAC T-shirts, with a barbecue and races for the children. Held in 2022, 2025 and 2026.

  • Every April

    Sierra Leone Independence Celebration

    SALONE@65 on April 25, 2026 marked 65 years of independence with music, dancing and a children's dance performance.

  • October 12, 2025

    Youth Krio reading

    Youth and young adults read together in Krio, the shared language of Sierra Leone.

Partners

Who we work with

We look for partners who share our goals for seniors, youth and newcomers. Talk to us about partnering.

What we're building

Next for our community

In development

Seniors Outreach & Home Visits

Who it's for
Elderly members, especially those living alone.
What happens
Visits to elderly members at home, and a seniors support program we are setting up with a community development partner. We'll share details once it is confirmed.
Offer to visit or help
In development

Youth in the Community

Who it's for
Children and youth.
What happens
Getting our children and young people involved in community activities, alongside the Krio reading circle.
Get your children involved

Support this work

Sponsor a program or donate

Funders, sponsors and partners can support Kids' Christmas, the seniors' food baskets, our youth activities and the Independence Celebration.

Not a registered charity. SALDAC is a nonprofit, not a registered charity, so it cannot issue tax receipts at this time.

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Alberta Corporate Access Number 5019194405.