Seniors on the Bow (SOTB) operates thanks to community support from partners and donors. These organizations helped fund the construction of the SOTB Centre, and grants and investments support its continued operations.
To give back to the community, the SOTB Needle Arts Group regularly donates the items they create to charities, such as the Cochrane Activettes and the Calgary Drop In Centre.
Contribute to Seniors on the Bow
If you wish to contribute to Seniors on the Bow, please contact sotbcentre@gmail.com. If you are looking for a partnership opportunity, you may also email the Town of Cochrane Older Adults Community Liaison.
Ongoing support and partnerships
Ongoing support for the SOTB Centre is provided by our partners. Thank you to:
- Town of Cochrane (2010)
- for capital investment into SOTB Centre and an ongoing operational grant to support the lease and the seniors' programmer position
- Rocky View County (2010)
- for capital investment into SOTB Centre
- MD of Bighorn (2010)
- for capital investments into SOTB Centre
- Bow Rivers Edge Campground (2010, 2011)
- for Capital Re-Investment Fund and sports and recreation equipment purchase
- New Horizons for Seniors Capital Assistance Fund (2011)
- for lounge furniture, accessible computer system, fitness accessories and card tables / chairs
- Cochrane Foundation (2011, 2018)
- for capital towards the purchase and installation of audiovisual equipment and upper cabinets in the Auditorium
- United Way and Family and Community Support Services (2011, 2012, 2018)
- for operational support for initiation costs for the Board; funding for part-time Administrative Staff for the Board; Seniors Social Engagement Project & funding for full-time Administrative Staff for the Board
- Recreation Association of Big Country (2016)
- for transportation costs covered for various out-trips
- Cochrane Archives (2014, 2017)
- for contribution towards the hot lunch program; transportation vouchers for isolated seniors
Donors
Capital funding for construction and equipment came from local organizations, including:
- Treasures for Your Home Society
- Cochrane Activettes
- Two Pharmacy (2010) Ltd.
- Shell Jumping Pound
- Cochrane Lions and Lioness
- Royal Canadian Legion Number 15 Ladies' Auxiliary
- Cochrane 50+ Club
- Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Cochrane
- Neon Cactus Wines
- Cochrane Alliance Church – Christmas Theatre Event
- Beaupre Community Association
- Plainsman Electric Ltd.
- Vision Financial
To our many private donors who made the SOTB Centre possible, thank you for your support.