We had 4 volunteers donate over 80 hours to sew our purple masks which we used as a fundraiser and to raise awareness during November's Family Violence Prevention month. Thank you Lorie, Susan, Linda, & Jessica - our mask making heroes! We had a couple of great volunteers step up to provide free child care for our counselling clients that needed it. Thanks to Cassidy and Joanne. To all our volunteers that signed up for the Car Rally - we'll be contacting you in the spring to help out :) To our Fundraising Committee members - thank you so much for your generosity and for pulling everything together to raise those much needed funds. Finally, to our Board that volunteers 100s of hours every year to ensuring SAIF is a well run organization that is responsive to community needs - thank you for tirelessly working on our behalf.
We've put together a blog to provide info on how you can use your charitable gifts to benefit you at tax time. Learn more here.
Almost 50% of our funding comes from individual, corporate, & partner donations. This is the funding that ensures our counselling programs and other services remain free and accessible to the community. Without your donations, we wouldn't be able to help the 100s of families dealing with the impacts of abuse in our communities. If you haven't had a chanceto donate, you still can, before Dec 31!
Zach Holmes, a local teen, has raised over $1,650 through his Christmas in the Park Campaign in the Nobel Park neighbourhood.
Our mask fundraiser has raised over $2,000 and we have just a few masks left if you'd still like to order!
Since November, we have been trying to make up for the cancellation of our Red Shoe Gala which raises about $45,000 annually. So far, we've raised $27,000 & hope to get our year end donationsto our goal.
Thank you to all our donors this year!
There are so many people we'd love to thank and come January, check out our social media for all our Giving Tree celebrations of our 2020 donors!
If you haven't received your charitable tax receipt, please call Tanya at 780.460.2195 ext. 301 or email us at info@stopabuse.ca. Thank you so much for your support.
We're looking for locals who may be open to being interviewed for a podcast series we're doing in the new year. All names and info would be kept confidential. We're hoping that by sharing your stories of abuse, survival, and healing, we might inspire others to reach out or feel hopeful about their own situations. This is strictly voluntary. If you would be interested in sharing your story and want to discuss how we can do so safely, contact our Executive Director, Areni at 780-460-2195 ext. 306. Thank you.
Free Child Care For Counselling Clients
If you need childcare to attend your SAIF counselling appointments, we have 2 spots (Tuesday 1:30pm, Thursday 1:30pm) available. Call us and book your appointment spot with free childcare now. 780-460-2195 ext. 301.
Youth Counselling (12-17 yrs)
We offer a FREE counselling program for youth of all genders (12-17 years of age) dealing with the impacts of abuse or violence (and yes, bullying counts as abuse), then check us out andlearn more here. Open to residents in St Albert, Sturgeon County, and select rural areas.
Child Play Therapy (5-11 yrs)
We are currently conducting intakes for our FREE child play therapy this winter (subject to Covid-19 protocols). If your child is dealing with the impacts of abuse, please call to have your child added to our intake list. Call or email us. Open to residents in St Albert, Sturgeon County, and select rural areas.
SAIF's Winter Programs
4 Week Group Program:Ever wanted to build a healthy relationship but feel like no one taught you how? We're hosting a series of groups on the skills we all need to cultivate positive, relationships with loved ones. We offer women (18+) only and all gender (18+) groups subject to demand. FREE. Learn more here.
4 Week Couples' Group Program:Ever wanted to build a healthy relationship but feel like no one taught you how? We're hosting a series of groups for couples on the skills we all need to cultivate positive, relationships with loved ones. A max. of 4 couples (18+) of any gender will be accepted. There is a $100/couple fee. Learn more here.
5 Week Support Groups: Have you experienced/witnessed some form of abuse & have exhausted your individual counselling options? Looking for support for your abuse experiences but never been a SAIF client? We are offering 5 week facilitated support groups for adults 18+. FREE. Learn more here.
All groups subject to Covid-19 protocols and health advisories. Spots are limited so please sign up to get on the list! Open to residents in St Albert, Sturgeon County, Parkland County, Edmonton, & surrounding areas.
Healthy Relationships in Schools: Are you an educator looking to support your students in healthy relationships? Teaching positive interpersonal skills? Avoiding bullying behaviours? Addressing cyber bullying? We offer free presentations for students in Grades 4-12. Contact us to learn more.
Check out the following online courses: Couples Communication
Please visit the links for more info or contact the Family Centre: (780) 423-2831.
To access Parenting After Separation, you can register for the e-Course offered by the Alberta Government Resolution Services HERE.
For those seeking Emergency Protection Orders:
The Government of Alberta has temporarily suspended the requirement for in-person EPO applications and will now be hearing applications over the phone or videoconferencing.
Support for those dealing with abuse: The Today Centre offers a range of short term supports including safety planning, education, resources, and emotional support. Click the link or call 780.455.6880.
Other Fundraising Options
We've partnered with SkipTheDepot
so you can donate to SAIF in 3 easy steps:
What is SkipTheDepot? A door-to-door bottle collection service that makes refundable recycling and fundraising easier than 1,2,3
