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Join CAPRA downtown Red Deer on Oct 17th to shine a light on hunger.

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In the month of September the Red Deer Food Bank helped 1055 adults, 629 children, and 331 families.
Over 850,000 people in Canada use a food bank each month. More than one-third of those are children. One in eight families struggle daily to put food on the table. Two out of every five Northern households are food insecure.
On October 17th, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, volunteers across Canada are taking to the streets to participate in the fourth annual “ChewOnThis!” campaign. The campaign is organized by Dignity for All, an initiative co-led by Canada Without Poverty (CWP) and Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ), both registered charities. It is being locally organized by the Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA).
“ChewOnThis!” events are being held by over 50 groups in more than 30 cities across the country – from Vancouver to St. John’s to Yellowknife – including Parliament Hill and in Toronto’s downtown core. Volunteers will be collectively handing out 22,000 brown paper bags containing a snack and information prompting people to consider the realities of poverty and food insecurity. They will also be calling for the voices of those with lived experience of poverty to be included in the forthcoming national anti-poverty plan and for the plan to be rooted in human rights.
In Red Deer, a group of people will be meeting downtown at the Ross Street Patio, on 50th St. between 49th Ave. and Little Gaetz at noon, until 1pm, to hand out healthy snacks and bring awareness to hunger in Central Alberta.
“Food is one of the first variables to come out of the budget when times are tough,” says Harrison Blizzard, CAPRA Food Security Action Committee Chair. “Most of us don’t realize how many people here in Central Alberta, individuals, children, and families, are going hungry.
Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance, or CAPRA, is a group of people and organizations who work collaboratively to find local solutions and make a real difference on poverty. We have over 45 members and hundreds of community supporters advocating for social change that will improve opportunities for people experiencing poverty.
We work at the strategic level, taking a big-picture, long-term approach to have a collective, permanent impact on poverty.
Our job is to:
  • Educate the community about poverty related issues
  • Advocate to systems to reduce barriers that keep people trapped in cycles of poverty
  • Spark local action on poverty

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Winners announced for Red Deer Hospital Lottery

Published on June 29, 2024

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The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation has announced the winners of the 2024 Red Deer Hospital Lottery Dream Home and Tiny Home prize packages, as well as the Mega Bucks 50.

The Mega Bucks 50 jackpot reached $607,200.00, which makes Carolyn Pelerine of Cochrane, Alberta the winner of $303,600.00.

In addition, the luxurious Tree Hugger Tiny Home Prize Package, complete with accessories by Urban Barn and valued at $163,798.00, is now owned by Mary Vincent of Red Deer.

The coveted Sorento Dream Home Prize Package, which includes furnishings and accessories by Urban Barn and boasts a total value of $1,072,624.00, has been awarded to Maxine Rumohr of Sylvan Lake.

The highly anticipated draw took place at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation office, located within the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, with an announcement following live on Facebook, allowing participants and supporters to join in the excitement virtually.

“We are delighted to congratulate the winners of this year’s Red Deer Hospital Lottery,” said Manon Therriault, Chief Executive Officer of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. “The funds raised from this lottery will significantly contribute to enhancing patient care and services at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and supported this important cause.”

Proceeds from the Red Deer Hospital Lottery and Mega Bucks 50 will contribute to acquiring critically needed, state-of-the-art equipment for several units at the Red Deer Hospital.

This year’s lottery will fund equipment such as a phototherapy system, which allows parents to hold and soothe their infant while undergoing phototherapy, a cardiology case cart to monitor cardiac rhythms during stress testing, and other equipment to help provide excellent care for patients in the emergency and operating rooms at the Red Deer Hospital.

The winners of a variety of electronics were also drawn today. A full list of winners will be available in the coming days on the official lottery website at reddeerhospitallottery.ca. Prize winners who have not already been notified will receive a letter in the mail with instructions on how to claim their prizes.

The keys to the Sorento Dream Home and the Tree Hugger Tiny Home will be presented to the winners at a special ceremony this summer.

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The Grand Opening is TODAY!

Published on May 16, 2024

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A Day Filled With Hope – Years in the Making!
For years the CACAC has been walking hand-in-hand with many different partners, community members, donors, policy makers, and leaders in research and advocacy towards this moment.The Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence now stands in the heart of Central Alberta, the first Centre of its kind in North America, creating space for different strategic partners to operate alongside one another in the best interest of children, youths, and families who have experienced any form of abuse.

Now, during this momentous chapter in our history, we invite you to join us for the Grand Opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence. 

We’re excited to welcome you and your family to the Grand Opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence today!

Today’s events are family friendly, and there’s something for everyone!

From Noon to 5:00PM the public is welcome to come and see everything the building has to offer at the SKCOE Open House! Staff from every organization from within the SKCOE will be there to answer questions. This is a great opportunity to learn about why this Centre is so important for Central Alberta.

Beginning at 7:00PM, the public is also invited to the formal program at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, which is the building immediately North West of us across the parking lot. The formal program will have many messages and presentations from dignitaries, and you can pick up our Champions of Courage pin, which was minted for the Grand Opening only! Following the program there is a ribbon cutting ceremony.

There is a lot to celebrate, so come out and say hi!

When: Thursday, May 16

Where: Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence, and Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, Main Campus of Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, AB.

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Open House

7:00 PM – Formal Program at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to follow.

How to get to the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence

Please note that there will also be parking available at the lot directly North of the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre.

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