ARUSHA CENTRE SOCIETY
Registered Name: ARUSHA CENTRE SOCIETY
Business No: 132004003RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
Arusha is a social justice agency with proactive initiatives that supports community development. We are "Communities Taking Action!"
Our Mission
The Arusha Centre - Communities Taking Action!
Since 1972, Arusha has been busy informing, inspiring, and supporting Calgarians in being active citizens who are building a better world, starting in our own communities.
Arusha supports community-based groups and community organizers with various resources and services. We have several projects that engage and involve Calgarians.
Our programs are:
-Calgary Dollars is a City-funded digital complementary currency with 2000 users and $90,000 in circulation: www.calgarydollars.ca
-Open Streets Calgary organizes as many as 40 environmental entertainment events with up to 9,000 participants annually: www.openstreetscalgary.com
-Take Action Grants grants matched Canadian dollars with Calgary Dollars to 11 grassroots projects each year working on citizen-led environmental and social justice initiatives: http://calgarydollars.ca/grants
Visit us online (www.arusha.org), or call us at 403 270 3200 for more information about our projects.