November is family violence awareness month www.bit.ly/TriDVMonth - learn what you can do to help.
Several service providers note clients are making choices to stay in highrisk situations to meet their basic needs, i.e., victim of domestic violence choosing to stay in unsafe situation just to ensure they have housing or supported income
Emerging Initiatives:
Connect with your FCSS office to inquire about the Regional Housing program; providing support to clients across the TriRregion to address and gain access to housing, Stony Plain FCSS: 780-963-8585 or Spruce Grove FCSS: 780-962-7618
Learn more about the role of the Community Connectors working out of the Westview PCN with community youth throughout the region.
Next Twoonie Swim is October 24 6-8:30 pm at the TriLeisure Centre email swim@trileisure.com to book your spot.
Alberta Parenting for the Future has their Spirit of Christmas boxes for sale. Purchase one for yourself or make a donation for a family in need to get one.
Next Meeting: Tuesday October 27 @10AM Join here...
COVID-19 has shone a harsh light on the extent of poverty in Canada and the case for Basic Income Guarantee has been growing; read a new policy brief on the federal recommendations here
Emerging Initiatives:
The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are directly affected by COVID-19 and not entitled to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits
Participate in the AB Budget 2021 consultation and share your voice on spending priorities, where to look for savings and how to strengthen the economy; open till Dec. 4; telephone town halls on Nov. 30, Dec. 2, and Dec. 3
SP FCSS and SG Community Services are coordinating the 2020 TriRegion Housing and Service Needs Estimate; learn morehere
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region is now accepting applications for the second round of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) to help charities and non-profit organizations serve and support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic
Indigenous Tourism Alberta is inviting you to explore Indigenous culture and heritage in Alberta by taking a staycation and exploring one of the many Indigenous tourism experiences in our own backyard
