We are a registered non-profit society (It Takes a Village Okotoks Community Foundation) helping families in the Foothills area of Alberta that are facing hardships.  We provide families free essential baby supplies in the first year of their baby's life.

Donations from the community are received by volunteers who sort through the donated items and lovingly pack baby boxes for families in need. It Takes a Village provides these boxes in a confidential, compassionate and non-judgemental manner.

We are based in Okotoks, Alberta and service the surrounding Foothills region including High River, Turner Valley, Black Diamond and the surrounding First Nation communities.

Two Okotokians, Leah Sampson and Rachel Swendseid, saw a need for the provision of free essential baby items for families facing economic hardship.  They also became increasingly aware of a surplus of baby supplies that people had and wanted to donate, and "It Takes a Village" was born!

Our organization is 100% volunteer run and is governed by a Board of Directors.

Click here for Board Members.