Seniors Secret Service

Since 1985, Seniors Secret Service has been on a mission to bring cheer and joy to seniors (60+) who are alone or isolated in Calgary and surrounding area. Many seniors don’t have family or community around them and face the physical and emotional challenges of loneliness and isolation. Their year-round Cheer programs endeavor to bring them some sunshine and remind them they are not alone.

Christmas Cheer is their largest campaign of the year. In 2026, they anticipate over 6700 seniors will receive a Christmas Cheer gift from a volunteer they have been matched with. They work with 180 different partner groups, such as senior-focused service providers and care facilities, who nominate seniors in Calgary or surrounding rural areas who they know are on their own this Christmas. Seniors Secret Service is then provided with a profile, which they pass on to our volunteer Santas to help them with their shopping. 

Throughout the year, Seniors Secret Service also packs Birthday Cheer gifts for hundreds of seniors celebrating alone. In spring/summer, they have a Spring Cheer campaign where we deliver handwritten cards and gift cards to brighten up their day. They also have an Emergency Care program where they provide basic needs for seniors who are unexpectedly moved to hospital or care facilities. This service provides seniors with essentials such as clothing and toiletries.

Seniors Secret Service relies entirely on the generosity of caring Albertans to support their programs. They operate as lean as possible with one full-time staff member and a small year-round warehouse space. They are so grateful for donations – monetary or gifts in kind -  that help us keep their seniors smiling.

"A huge thank you for the wonderful Christmas basket delivered to me.  It was so beautifully packed, with soft tissue and pretty little bags that were a pleasure to open, and made extra special with the gifts for my cat to play with.  I have never seen her so excited, and everything was so lovely, perfect for both of us, the best Christmas gift I’ve had for a long while.  The hand soap is perfect for me; I love the smell. I loved the taste of new cookies and chocolates I haven’t had before, such a treat.  My cat knew instantly that there was something for her in the box.  She was all over it on Christmas morning, and for a little girl of 7 yrs. now, she had a lot more spirit jumping all over the tissue and wrapping for days.  So lovely.  I can’t thank you enough for making our Christmas day memorable. Many, many thanks to all of you for this kind service.” - Senior Testimony