Mission

To provide healthy, affordable and vibrant work spaces for Edmonton non-profit organizations, as we dream, grow and work together.

Vision

To create a legacy of volunteerism in Edmonton, fostering collaboration between non-profit organizations by developing a sustainable, multi-tenant centre promoting synergy, innovation and community spirit.

The Jerry Forbes Centre for Community Spirit is working village of non-profit organizations sharing resources and talents for enhanced service and program delivery. The Centre provides affordable and dynamic office and warehouse space for 25 non-profit organizations in need of a long-term location solution.

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Story of Jerry Forbes

In 1955, Jerry Forbes, the long-time general manager of 630 CHED, asked a simple question:

Wouldn’t it be great if there would be no needy kids…and every kid had a present…not a used present…with wheels stuck on and repainted…but a brand new present?

One year later, Jerry personally helped deliver toys to 600 less fortunate children across the city and 630 CHED Santas Anonymous – a pure, heart-warming and uniquely Edmonton organization – was born.

While Jerry’s mission was simple – ensure that every child experience the magic of Christmas – his vision was far more profound; it was a vision of individuals coming together in the spirit of community. Over years later, Jerry’s legacy thrives every time a 630 CHED Santas Anonymous volunteer delivers a new, wrapped gift to the doorstep of a family in need.

For his contributions to Santas Anonymous and for his influence in our City and community, it is most fitting that Jerry Forbes be permanently honoured and recognized through the Jerry Forbes Centre Foundation which spearheads the Centre for Community Spirit project in his memory.

For a little more on Jerry, you can find some of his writing and broadcasts here.

Team

Diana Davis

Executive Director
DianaD@JerryForbesCentre.ca
(780) 491-0532

Jamie Badry

Executive Assistant
JamieB@JerryForbesCentre.ca
(780) 491-0532

Holly Pshyk

Marketing  & Fund Development
HollyP@JerryForbesCentre.ca
(780) 491-0532

Board

Brian Farrell
BoardChair

Cory Chan
Board Secretary

Pooja Gandhi
Board Treasurer

Michael Kwan
Director

Willie Lee
Director

Terry O’Flynn
Director

Peter Ratcliff
Director

Reese Rolheiser
Director

Kevin Spriggs
Director

Marty Forbes
Society Member

Daryl Hooke
Society Member

David Kovacs
Society Member

Barbara Engelbart McKenzie
Society Member

Gord Whitehead
Society Member

Brad Eves
Society Member

Reporting

The Jerry Forbes Centre is committed to open and sustainable business practices. Here, you will find information about our impact on Edmonton’s non-profits and our community in general.

2022 Annual Report

2019 Annual Report

2018 Annual Report

2017 Annual Report

2022 Audited Financial Statements

2021 Audited Financial Statements

2020 Audited Financial Statements

2019 Audited Financial Statements

2018 Audited Financial Statements