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In Our County In our County Your guide to affordable services strathcona.ca/everybodycan Sometimes Life is Complicated Lonely Parenting Housing Options Overwhelmed Bills Stressed Relationships Safety Helping you work through life's challenges Counselling Family & Parenting Supports Call 780-464-4044 or visit strathcona.ca/wellbeing What’s Inside? Clothing 4 Education 6 Employment 7 Financial 9 Food 12 Health & Safety 13 Housing 19 Housing – Emergency 21 Housing – Shelters 23 Legal 24 Recreation 25 Transportation 26 Indicates a service provided by Strathcona County Disclaimer: This directory is to be used as a guide only, and should not be considered to be a fully authoritative nor an exhaustive list of services available in the community, nor of those actually provided by the agencies listed herein, nor of their qualification to provide such services. We assume no responsibility to any person or persons for the information contained in this publication, we shall not be held liable for any damage caused to any person, whether negligently or otherwise. If the reader intends to rely on any information contained herein, he or she should verify the accuracy of the information independently. 3 Clothing/ Household Goods Cinderella’s Closet Graduation attire for male and female students who require financial assistance cinderellasclosetyeg.com Gregor's Grads Provides less fortunate high school students in Edmonton and area with a new suit for graduation. jasongregor.com (requests start in February) County Clothes-Line Low cost clothing, toys, household items resale. Receive vouchers through Strathcona County Family & Community Services, A Safe Place, Strathcona Food Bank and Alberta Works. countyclothes-line.com 780-464-7786 • 201 Athabascan Avenue Goodwill Industries of Alberta Gently used clothing, footwear, sports equipment, kitchenware, small appliances, sporting goods, furniture, toys and books at a low cost. Also connects Albertans with disabilities to meaningful employment. 780-464-3854 • 130 Athabascan Avenue Once Upon a Child Sherwood Park Buys and sells gently used & new children’s clothing and equipment. Will pay cash on the spot for items brought in. onceuponachildsherwoodpark.com 780-417-0022 • 201 Kaska Road, Sherwood Park, AB. 4 Clothing/Household Goods continued Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Society of St. Vincent de Paul Operates a messaging line that offers donations and help. [email protected] 780-416-0931 Clothing Nook Offers clothing free of charge. Open 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. except July & August. 780-467-8050 or email [email protected] 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park Salvation Army Family Thrift Store Gently used clothing, footwear, household items, small appliances, sporting goods, furniture, toys and books at a low cost. thriftstore.ca 780-416-1303 • Unit B, 10 Main Blvd, Sherwood Park Strathcona Christmas Bureau Qualified residents receive a hamper of food and gifts during the Christmas season. Hampers include age- appropriate toys, gift certificates and groceries. strathconachristmasbureau.com 780-449-5353 • Year round (message only) 780-918-2521 • Hamper application Local churches often have low cost used clothing, babysitting, meals and help with occasional transportation needs. Call 211 for contact information. 5 Education Community Adult Learning & Literacy Society (CALLS) Classes and programs for learning English, reading, writing and math. Programs for newcomers and people who want to improve their literacy/numeracy. Free or low cost. whatdidyoulearntoday.ca 780-464-8441 Strathcona County Family and Community Services Programs and services available that help engage and empower people of all ages and situations. Call or check website for topics and dates. Subsidies available. strathcona.ca/fcs 780-464-4044 Family Resource Network Parenting is a journey and everyone needs help sometimes. The Family Resource Network offers a range of parenting supports including: • Information on child and youth development • Discussing challenges and individualized parenting plans • Referrals to other agencies • Connecting to community resources • In-home parenting support strathcona.ca/familyresourcenetwork 780-464-4044 Newcomer Connector Are you new to Canada and Strathcona County? Do you want to connect with other newcomers and learn how to access supports and resources in your new community? strathcona.ca/newcomer 780-464-4044 6 Education continued Strathcona County Library Free in-house access to workshops, computers, wireless internet, programs and more available; in-house and through the Bookmobile. Library cards are free to all Strathcona County residents. sclibrary.ca 780-410-8600 Tools for School School supplies are available through Elk Island Public Schools to help students with limited resources. Contact your child’s school or call EIPS Central Services at 780-464-3477 7 Employment Alberta Human Services / Alberta Supports Employment, financial and social support for unemployed or low-income individuals and families. Also provides career and employment counselling, workshop referral and work search assistance. Sherwood Park Alberta Supports Centre 105, 85 Cranford Way, Sherwood Park Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx Walk in or call 1-877-644-9992 Career Planning/Jobs Alis provides information about career planning, education, jobs, scholarships and bursaries. alis.alberta.ca 780-644-9992 or Toll Free 1-877-644-9992 Immigrant Access Fund (Windmill Microlending) Low interest loans for training, accreditation to get a job you are trained for in another country. 780-756-3023 Settlement Services @ Strathcona County Library (Edmonton Immigrant Services Association) Help for newcomers including: help with successful integration, immigration, community, education and employment. Call or email for an appointment. email: [email protected] 780-717-7704 (Grazyna) Women Building Futures A not-for-profit organization in Edmonton that works to empower women to succeed in non-traditional careers in the construction trade through training, employment and mentorship. womenbuildingfutures.ca 780-452-1200 or Toll Free 1-866-452-1201 8 Financial Alberta Seniors Benefit Program (Alberta Supports) Provides financial supports and Special Needs Assistance as well as links to the federal benefits received under Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Federal Allowance and the GST Credit. alberta.ca/alberta-seniors-benefits.aspx 780-644-9992 Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially limit the person’s ability to earn a living. AISH clients may also be eligible to receive supplemental assistance with child benefits, personal benefits, health benefits and assistance for cohabitating partners & dependents. alberta.ca/aish.aspx 780 644-9992 Canada Child Benefit Tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under age 18. canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family- benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview.html 1-800-959-2809 Child Care Subsidy Subsidies available for licensed/approved: day care centres, group family child care, family day homes, out-of-school care, pre-schools, early childhood development programs and Alberta’s Stay at Home Parent Program. albertasupports.ca 780-644-9992 Credit Counselling Society A non-profit consumer credit and debt counselling service. MyMoneyCoach.ca nomoredebts.org 780-701-0083 9 Financial continued CTV Good Neighbour Fund Considers limited financial assistance for individuals/ families in Edmonton and Northern Alberta requiring support in exceptional cases not covered by other funding. goodneighbourfund.ca 780-486-9215 Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) MEP helps collect court ordered child support and spousal/ partner support and enforces as required. alberta.ca/maintenance-enforcement-program.aspx 780-422-5555 Money Mentors Provides money coaching, credit counselling, debt help and financial wellness seminars. Call for a FREE review with a credit counsellor. moneymentors.ca 1-888-294-0076 Strathcona County Family and Community Services Having a hard time making ends meet? Wondering if you're eligible for extra financial supports? FCS can help you explore and access affordable supports and services. Subsidies for Transit and Recreation available for eligible individuals. strathcona.ca/community-families/affordable-services 780-464-4044 Seniors’ Property Tax Rebate Provides a $100 rebate to assist low-income seniors. To qualify you must be 65 or older, live in your own home in Strathcona County and meet the Alberta Seniors Benefit program income guidelines. strathcona.ca/community-families/affordable-services/ seniors-property-tax-programs/ 780-464-4044 10 Financial continued Free Tax Preparation Clinics Volunteer Strathcona and e4c host free tax preparation clinics for income qualified residents along with information on municipal, provincial and federal subsidies and benefits. Simple returns only. [email protected] 780-464-4242 24 Hour Distress Line 780-482-HELP (4357) 11 Food Atco Blue Flame Kitchen Tips on cooking, food safety and stain removal all provided by home economists. Cooking classes for adults, children and birthday parties for children. atcoblueflamekitchen.com 780-420-1010 Chef's Choice Meals — Volunteer Strathcona Healthy balanced frozen meals prepared by Chef’s Choice. Call ahead to
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