As a charitable organization we are an innovative force, providing high quality person-centred care and services to optimize well-being and enrich people’s lives. With your support, together we can advance this mission and further transform the quality of life of those who benefit from our care and services in the communities where we operate.
At our five continuing care sites in Calgary and Okotoks, Alberta, we operate with a steadfast team of approximately 1,500 employees, providing exceptional care and living services to more than 1,000 older adults and their families. Our foundational approach, ‘The BSF Way,’ prioritizes quality of life and person-centred care and services.
BSF plays a crucial role in the prevention of domestic violence in the community. We provide safe shelter and essential support services for women and children at risk of family violence through our BSF Heart Home Network.
BSF extends its reach to provide and support a variety of healthcare services the Caribbean nations of Haiti, Jamaica, and Dominica.
At BSF, we firmly believe in the power of research and innovation to drive meaningful progress. Through collaborations with academic institutions, the public sector, and private enterprise, we are continuously and actively engaged in projects that align with our strategy.
Make a single donation to the site or program of your choice, or join our 'Enriching Lives' Monthly Giving Program to have a sustained impact.
A legacy gift – or planned gift – is a lasting testament to how you would like to be remembered by your community and loved ones. Your giving nature will support the work BSF does every day to optimize well-being and enrich people’s lives. When you choose to leave a gift to BSF in your will, you are supporting our vision to create a future where people can live life to the fullest, with dignity, hope and happiness – in caring and supportive communities.
For more information, including sample wording for your will, please view our Legacy Planning Brief
Check out our Amazon wish lists for essential items our clients and residents need.
Donating your vehicle to The Brenda Strafford foundation is a major help, and super simple to do! Our amazing partners at Donate a Car will coordinate everything. All you need to do with your unwanted vehicle is fill out the online form and either drop off the vehicle or have it towed at your convenience. These donations are tax deductible, and we will gladly provide a tax receipt upon your request.