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About Us

Create beautiful memories in your golden years

About Us

Create beautiful memories in your golden years

The Oi Kwan Foundation was formed in 1974 by the members of the Chinese United Church and the Calgary Presbytery, with the primary aim of caring for the elderly, to relieve their poverty and to assist in making their retirement years productive and fulfilling. A strong need was identified at the time in the area of caring for Calgary’s aging population of Chinese immigrants, a people who have contributed much to the development of Western Canada’s economic and social growth.

The first project of the foundation was the construction and opening, in 1976, of Oi Kwan Place; a 56-suite senior citizen’s apartment next door to the Chinese United Church, built on property owned by the Church. Wai Kwan Manor is the second project, built across from the Chinese Cultural Centre in 1986 with a total of 126 units. Wai Kwan Manor is owned by AHMC and managed by the Foundation.

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Our Mission

& Our Vision

Our Mission

Given a safe and caring environment to call home, everyone can reach their full potential

We advocate for inclusion and diversity, socialization opportunities; safe, vibrant, and engaged spiritual living.

Our Vision

Oi Kwan Foundation supports safe and secure, empowered and purposeful retirement living for seniors.

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Weekly Activities

by Oi Kwan Foundation

Oi Kwan Foundation organizes multiple weekly activities, including, Chinese Opera, Moh-Jong, Calligraphy, Karaoke, Tai Chi course, English Lessons,  Cantonese Opera & Instrumental and Bingo.

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On May 5, 1985, the Oi Kwan Foundation and the Alberta Mortgage and Housing  Corporation opened Wai Kwan Manor, a senior citizen’s residence of 126 one bedroom apartments located in Calgary’s Chinatown at the corner of 2nd Avenue and 1st Street SW – $8.9 million project.

Pam joined the board in 2015 and is retired from a career public education. A lifelong volunteer, Pam is active in her faith community and several not-for-profit organizations

    Pamela Carol Won
    Pamela Carol Won

    President

    Leonard is a Chartered Professional Accountant who served as Vice-President of Tax for Suncor Energy where he was responsible for stewardship of the Enterprise Tax. He has holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.

      Leonard Chow-Wah
      Leonard Chow-Wah

      Vice President

      Lily holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Calgary and is a CFA charterholder. She worked as an investment consultant at TD and in tax dispute resolution for Suncor before spending two years travelling abroad, where she discovered her passion for volunteering and helping others.

        Lily Ye
        Lily Ye

        Director

        Margot has an Urban Planning Degree from Mount Royal University and is now a licensed insurance broker working as a Business Development Manager at Lundgren & Young Ltd.

          Margot Aftergood
          Margot Aftergood

          Director-Personal

          Edward's career has focused on investment management and accounting. He assists with client service, financial reporting, administration, investment research, modelling and trading.

            Edward Huang
            Edward Huang

            Director - Personal

            Thomas is a former professor of Health Economics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba. He is currently the Publisher of Canada 88 News.

              Thomas Cheuk
              Thomas Cheuk

              Director

              Fiona is Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada, with many years of experience working in bot the Oil & Gas industry as well as in public practice. She is a certified teacher in Alberta, and has previously held a leadership role at the Chinese School

                Fiona Lee
                Fiona Lee

                Treasurer

                Dale Lee Kwong is third-generation Chinese-Canadian, and a native Calgarian. She was involved in Youth Group at Chinese United in the 1970s and 80s. She Graduated from Ryerson with a BAA in Radio and Television.

                  Dale Lee Kwong
                  Dale Lee Kwong

                  Director

                  Our Team

                  Expert Team

                  The staff members of the Foundation are competent employees who strive to provide the best living environment for the residents and create a supportive, nurturing and inclusive community.

                  Frank Lam

                  Frank Lam

                  Chief Administrative Officer

                  Prior to his role at Oi Kwan, Frank worked as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Specialist in technology companies before spending months travelling in Asia and then returning to Calgary. Frank enjoys traveling, drinking tea and listening to folk music.

                  Frank Lam

                  Chief Administrative Officer

                  Chris Fong

                  Chris Fong

                  Maintenance Technician

                  Chris is the new Maintenance Technician at Wai Kwan Manor. He is responsible for maintenance projects and managing HVAC systems. In addition to his professional skills, Chris is also musically inclined; he plays the guitar and serves as a vocalist at his local church in Calgary.

                  Chris Fong

                  Maintenance Technician

                  Chris Fong

                  Maintenance Technician

                  Danna Li

                  Danna Li

                  Custodian

                  Danna is the Custodian for Oi Kwan and she is responsible for the housekeeping and upkeep of the building.

                  Danna Li

                  Custodian

                  Stephanie Zhou

                  Stephanie Zhou

                  Accountant

                  Stephanie is the accountant for Oi Kwan Foundation. She is responsible for the account payable, account receivable and financial statement of the organization.

                  Stephanie Zhou

                  Accountant

                  Stephanie Zhou

                  Accountant

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