'Help us create the capacity': Luna Centre seeks Calgarians' support to fund new facility amid growing demand

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal News 'Help us create the capacity': Luna Centre seeks Calgarians' support to fund new facility amid growing demand The original Luna Centre was designed to serve about 1,000 children each year. It now supports nearly 5,000 annually Author of the article: By Payton Delisle-Miller Published Sep 16, 2026 Last updated 53 minutes ago 3 minute read Join the conversation L-R: Joe Brar, Deputy Chief, Calgary Police Service, Karen Orser, CEO, Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre and Tara McCool, Capital Campaign Co-Chair and Luna Board Member, as the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre launched a $7-million campaign to support its move to a new, purpose-built, trauma-informed facility designed to meet the growing needs of children and youth who have experienced abuse in Calgary on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia Article content After supporting more than 30,000 children and families since opening in 2013, Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre has outgrown its current home and is asking Calgarians for help in creating a new one. Article content The Calgary organization has launched a fundraising campaign, “More than a building. A place for healing,” to raise the remaining 45 per cent of its $7-million goal, or roughly $3.15 million. Article content Article content Article content Luna has already secured 55 per cent — about $3.85 million — through donors and community partners, said Tara McCool, campaign co-chair and Luna board member. Article content Noon News Roundup Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “That is an incredible start and it’s just so very Calgary,” she said. “It tells us that there’s real momentum behind this project, and it gives us enormous confidence about what we can accomplish together.” Article content The original Luna Centre was designed to serve about 1,000 children each year. It now supports nearly 5,000 annually. Article content Luna CEO Karen Orser said there are multiple factors behind the increase in demand, including population growth and the evolution of Luna’s programs and services as the organization has learned more about what children and families…