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A MESSAGE FROM:
Ian Wheeliker,
Executive Director
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Spring marks the end of our fiscal year, and I want express my appreciation and gratitude to our staff, Board of Directors, sponsors, supporters and partners for your tremendous contributions to The Outreach Centre.
Thanks to your support, we were able to provide backpacks to 901 children through Tools for School, serve 208 families and 451 children through Adopt a Family, complete some much needed upgrades at Julietta's Place, deliver our School Based Education Programs to thousands of students and so much more!
This year has not been without its challenges. More people than ever before are relying on the programs offered through The Outreach Centre's 4 major areas of service – healthy relationships, mental well-being and suicide prevention, housing stability, and self-sufficiency. The continued lack of affordable housing, increasing costs of basic needs and reduced access to health supports can have devastating impacts on a community. Across all of our programming, we remain focused on meeting the unique needs of the individuals and families that we serve.
Watch for our upcoming Annual Report, which will highlight our program statistics, accomplishments and impact on the community for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
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NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a national celebration of the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis throughout Canada.
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MOTHER'S DAY EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS
Mother's Day is almost here! Celebrate the Mom's in your life with a treat from Edible Arrangements.
Between May 10-14, purchase a $75+ Mother's Day Edible Arrangement and $5 will be donated to The Outreach Centre! These funds will go towards programs that help victims of family violence.
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THE OUTREACH CENTRE'S
3RD ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
The Outreach Centre's 3rd annual Golf Classic will be take place on June 12, 2023.
Held at the Red Deer Golf & Country Club, the event will start with a Cocktail Party on Sunday, June 11. On Monday, June 12, teams will compete in the golf classic, followed by dinner and an awards ceremony.
Funds raised through sponsorship opportunities, monetary donations, registration fees, and live and silent auction items will go towards the programs and services offered at The Outreach Centre, supporting the individuals we serve in their pursuit of healthy relationships, mental health wellbeing, housing stability and self-sufficiency.
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available on our website.
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DONOR SPOTLIGHT
COBS BREAD BAKERY
Cobs Bread Bakery operates 145 bakeries in Canada and over 700 around the world. The first Cobs opened in Red Deer in 2015. They bake all of their pastries and breads in house and from scratch. From sourdough to hot cross buns, Cobs is your one stop shop for fresh bread and baked goods!
Giving back to the community that supports them is very important to the team at Cobs. Products are baked fresh every day and the end of every day, unsold items are donated to charitable organizations as part of the COBS End of Day Giving Program. With many people struggling with food insecurity, and growing food waste concerns, each of the Cobs locations donates their unsold products to local charities. Since 2003, Cobs has kept over $300 million worth of product out of landfills and instead helped those in need across the country.
Thank you to COBS Bread for your ongoing support of the clients who visit our centre and the families currently living in Julietta's Place! We are so grateful to be included in the COBS End of Day Giving Program.
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UPCOMING EVENT
WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES SYLVAN LAKE
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Sylvan Lake is back!
On May 31, students, staff and community members of all ages will walk in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in Sylvan Lake. Presented by H.J. Cody Interact Club, the event will raise funds for The Outreach Centre and bring attention and awareness to gender-based and domestic violence issues in the community.
Register to walk or make a donation in support of the H.J. Cody Rotary Interact Club and The Outreach Centre.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
DISCOVERING ME (9 - 12 YEARS)
This group is designed for children ages 9 to 12, who have experienced any hardships related to our four pillars – domestic violence, suicide, homelessness and poverty. This group is set up like a day camp focusing on learning and celebrating themselves. By participating in several activities the participants will learn how self-regulate emotions, learn coping skills, learn tools to help them be good friends, and work on self-esteem and emotions all within a safe environment interlaced with fun.
Friday, May 19
9:00 a.m. – NOON
Facilitator: Kayla Godkin
For more information, email Kayla at kayla.godkin@theoutreachcentre.org.
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SLEEVE THE STIGMA
The Sleeve the Stigma campaign is back for the month of May! This campaign is a Community Helpers Program initiative, which is an AHS suicide prevention training program.
When you purchase a coffee or hot beverage at a participating establishment, you will receive a coffee cup sleeve stamped with a positive mental health message. These messages remind Albertans that mental health challenges can impact anyone and that it's ok to seek help.
This year, coffee sleeves have been distributed to City Roast Coffee, Cafe Vero,Cafe Millenium, Stems Flowers & Cafe and Sunworks.
Show off your sleeve by posting #SleeveTheStigmaRedDeer on your social media accounts to continue the conversation around mental health.
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Join our BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
The Outreach Centre is looking for dynamic individuals to join our Board of Directors.
Passionate about leadership, governance & making a difference in the community? This might be the perfect opportunity for you!
To express interest, email our Executive Director, Ian Wheeliker, at ian.wheeliker@theoutreachcentre.org.
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