Creating positive futures with new possibilities

Building skills and strengthening relationships for a better future.

  • 25%

    of young children start school without the basic skills they need to succeed.

  • 22%

    of youth have not completed high school after three years.

  • 17%

    of youth have not completed high school after five years.

Everyone has potential.

Well placed and timely supports help us flourish.

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Grants

We have numerous grant opportunities coming in spring 2023.

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Culturally based programs

Increasing access to culturally based parenting and youth programs.

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Youth who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+

Creating opportunities that strengthen youth and young adults who identify as part of this community.

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Innovation

Supporting innovative ideas to improve employment prospects and ideas that enable people to build assets and gain financial security.

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Independent Living

Increasing access to outreach services that enable independent living.

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Youth

Increase access to programs that support youth to develop essential life skills.

Outcomes with a real impact

11

Programs Supported

1,756

Youth were engaged in out of school programs

554

Youth reported feeling more connected

334

Young children participated in early learning opportunities

4,995

People were supported to live more independently

722

Youth spent time with a mentor

1,249

Youth reported feeling more confident

2,095

Seniors were supported to remain living at home

Partnering to Succeed

Bashaw & District Support Services

Family Wellness Program

Heartland Youth Centre

Big Brothers Big Sisters Casework

Rocky Youth Development Society

Out of School Programs

Boys and Girls Club of Red Deer

Camp Alexo & After School Kids Clubs

KCS Association

Early Learning for Young Children

Sundre & District Nutrition for Learning

Breakfast and snack program