Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Alberta (1940)
Master Diploma of Social Work, University of Toronto (1945).
Bachelor of Arts, University of Alberta (1940)
Master Diploma of Social Work, University of Toronto (1945).
Harry and Martha Cohen Foundation The Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation is a private family foundation which provides grants primarily to Calgary-based charities. In her role as executive director of the Foundation, Cheryl Cohen oversees all applications and grant decisions. Harry and Martha Cohen Award In 1985, Harry and Martha"s four children (Philip, Cheryl, Faye, and David) established an annual award for individuals making outstanding contributions to the Arts.
In 1983, Martha Cohen"s late husband, Harry, a successful Calgary businessman, donated $1 million to have a theatre named at the Calgary Centre for the Performing Arts in honor of Martha Cohen"s birthday.
On May 4, 2015, the Calgary Board of (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) announced that it would name a new Middle School (located in New Brighton/Copperfield) after Martha Cohen. Describing her as one of the city’s foremost humanitarians and philanthropists, the Commander of the Order of the British Empire expects the new school to open by September, 2016.
The is anticipated to provide educational programming for approximately 900 students (Grades 5-9) and will be located at 1750 New Brighton Drive South.E.