Community
Another way that United Way supports our local community
THE CHALLENGE
More than 74,000 Albertans have reported physical or sexual abuse in the last 5 years (Gov’t of AB, 2013). Red Deer RCMP statistics for the first quarter of 2016 demonstrate that sexual assaults and other sexual crimes have increased 43% from the same period in 2015, but that assaults had decreased by 17%.
In Central Alberta, 34,260 people are living with a disability, some of whom face challenges and require assistance in order to live independently (Statistics Canada, 2013).
UNITED WAY STRATEGIES
- Provide supports for individuals and families to feel more connected to their community
- Help people facing challenges increase self-confidence, improve their coping skills, and become more resilient
- Support initiatives that develop people’s ability to live independently and experience a more fulfilled life
UNITED WAY PARTNERSHIPS
- Counselling programs through – Catholic Social Services, Shalom Counselling Centre, Family Services of Central Alberta, Child Abuse Treatment and the Life and Peer Wellness Initiative
- Preventative programs – Preventative (bullying) Education, Harm Reduction, Many Healing Blankets,
Domestic Relationship and Violence Initiative Committee
- Support services – Home Support (Bashaw), Meals on Wheels (Red Deer), Seniors Outreach, CNIB, Epilepsy Society, Spinal Cord Injury, Schizophrenia Society, Fuelling Futures Committee, Welcome and Inclusive Communities Network
For more information about how United Way helps member agencies meet their goals, click here.
The annual United Way campaign kicks off on September 14th. Get more information and come out and support this annual campaign!
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Check out this powerful video, “Be a Mr. Jensen,” shared by Andy Jacks. It highlights the impact of seeing youth as solutions, not problems. Mr. Jensen’s patience and focus on strengths gave this child hope and success.
👉 Be a Mr. Jensen: https://buff.ly/8Z9dOxf
Do you know a Mr. Jensen? Nominate a caring adult in your child’s life who embodies the spirit of Mr. Jensen. Whether it’s a coach, teacher, mentor, or someone special, share how they contribute to youth development. 👉 Nominate Here: https://buff.ly/tJsuJej
Nominate someone who makes a positive impact in the live
s of children and youth. Every child has a gift – let’s celebrate the caring adults who help them shine! SPARC Red Deer will recognize the first 50 nominees. 💖🎉 #CaringAdults #BeAMrJensen #SeePotentialNotProblems #SPARCRedDeer
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