Community
Adopt A Family Program Underway
By Sheldon Spackman
With the Christmas season quickly approaching, the Women’s Outreach Centre in Red Deer is encouraging Central Albertans to help out those less fortunate in our community.
The annual Adopt A Family program is underway and Fund Development Officer Darcy Ouellet says the demand for help this year is already close to 10 percent higher than last year at this time. He says the number of families that have completed applications for assistance so far is 53 and they include 122 children. As for sponsorship, there are 74 sponsors so far this season, down about 12 percent from 2015. Ouellet says “Our intention is to help as many families as we can.”
Ouellet speculates it’s the current economic conditions that are leading to the increase in demand for their services, adding the families that get help are given gift cards for food and presents for the kids. The application deadline for assistance through the program is December 15th, while those wishing to sponsor a family can do so right up until December 24th. Ouellet says 222 families received help through the Adopt A Family program in 2015 and that included 465 children.
You can contact the Women’s Outreach Centre at 403-347-2480 if you’d like to apply for assistance or sponsor a family. Or you can find out more by visiting their website by clicking here:
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For 42 years, the Red Deer Kinsmen Dream Home Lottery has been raising funds for the Red Deer community. As a proud volunteer-based organization, all proceeds for the Lottery go to support local groups, programs and initiatives in Red Deer and surrounding areas. Albertans can once again help the Red Deer Kinsmen share the winning and make a local impact by supporting this important annual community event.
“The Dream Home Lottery is the cornerstone of the Red Deer Kinsmen’s contribution to the community’s greatest needs. Many of the new playgrounds and sporting facilities you see are funded completely or partially with funds raised by the Lottery” – Leonard Sisco, Lottery Chairperson.
This year’s lottery is offering 117 amazing prizes valued at over $900,000. The Grand Prize Dream Home by Alair Homes is in the community of Timberlands
and is valued at $810,000, including furnishings. It features a Scandinavian modern style with vaulted ceilings, a private upstairs master retreat with its
own south-facing balcony, and 2 sizeable bedrooms on the main floor. To encourage supporters to buy their tickets early, there is a brand-new Buick Encore GX AWD OR $25,000 up for grabs as an Early Bird prize. The deadline to qualify for this additional Early Bird draw is December 29th
Tickets are $100 each, 5 for $150, 15 for $250 or the best chance to win package at 50 for $350.
Also back again this year is the ever-popular 50/50 Cash Raffle where one lucky ticket holder will take home half of the total ticket sales. Last year’s winner took
home a whopping $157,395 in cash.
Tickets are $10 each, 10 for $25, 25 for $50 or 50 for $75.
Red Deer Kinsmen Dream Home Lottery License #575571 / 50/50 Cash Raffle License #575572
The final ticket deadline for both lotteries is February 2nd. The final draws will be held February 16, 2023.
Tickets can be purchased online at reddeerkinsmenlottery.com or by calling 1.833.511.3863.
2022 Red Deer Kinsmen Dream Home Lottery
• This is the 42nd year of the lottery and the 41st Dream Home. Support local and have a chance to win!
Prizes
EARLY BIRD PRIZE
• #1 – 2022 Encore GX AWD OR $25,000 CASH – Deadline: December 29, 2022
o Draw will take place on January 12, 2023, at Stride Management Corp. (12:00 pm)
**Only tickets purchased before 11:59 pm on Dec 29, 2021, will be eligible for the Early Bird
GRAND PRIZE DREAM HOME
The Viking by Alair Homes – 388 Timberlands Drive, community of Timberlands Red Deer, AB
• Valued at $810,000! With furnishings.
ADDITIONAL PRIZES
• 117 prizes worth over $900,000 to be won!
• Prizes include vacations, home renovations, epic experiences, exercise equipment, tech, cash, and so much more!
THE 50/50 CASH RAFFLE
• Win half of an ever-increasing jackpot!
• Tickets are easy to buy – 1 for $10, 10 for $25, 25 for $50 or 50 for $75. Purchasers are not required to purchase a ticket in the Red Deer Kinsmen Dream Home Lottery to purchase tickets in the 50/50 Cash Raffle lottery.
• For a list of charities that benefit from the 50/50 Cash Raffle, please visit reddeerkinsmen.com
Final Draw
• Ticket Cut-off is February 2, 2023 (11:59 pm)
• Final Draws will take place February 16, 2023 at Stride Management Corp. (11:00 am)
Red Deer Kinsmen Dream Home Lottery Licence #606030 / 50/50 Cash Lottery Licence #606031
TICKET PRICES
1 for $100 • 5 for $150 • 15 for $250 and our best value 50 for $350
**Minimum prize value is $100**
Cause
Since 1937 The Red Deer Kinsmen have helped support a multitude of local charities and initiatives in the Red Deer community and surrounding areas. The need is greater than ever this year. Proceeds raised from our generous supporters help improve the lives of thousands of in our community. Go to https://reddeerkinsmenlottery.com/cause/ for a full list of our partners.
Call Toll Free 1-833-511-3863
Order Online: reddeerkinsmenlottery.com
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