FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER

As summer folds into fall, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the past year at The Outreach Centre. With the release of our 2022-23 Annual Report, it is clear that our services are greatly needed. The program statistic numbers are staggering, but also encouraging. Individuals and families are reaching out to us for support and utilizing our programs and services, which leaves me feeling hopeful.

I saw reasons for hope in every corner of our community over the past year.

I saw hope when the provincial and federal governments increased our ability to provide nutritious food to our clients and install air conditioning at Julietta's Place.

I saw hope in the success of our fundraising events, showing that the community cares and wants to contribute to the work at The Outreach Centre.

And I saw hope every day in the generosity of our donors - individuals, families, businesses and corporations who care about supporting their neighbours and community.

Although the work that we do can be challenging, I am optimistic that the best days are ahead.

Thank you to our donors, funders, community partners, staff, Board of Directors and volunteers who support us each year.

MONTHLY DONOR SPOTLIGHT

JEN TURNER

Meet Jen! Though there are many different ways in which she could contribute financially, Jennifer chose the monthly giving option. We are very grateful for her support!

Why do you donate to The Outreach Centre?

I donate to The Outreach Centre because of the dignity and care they show towards the people who are accessing their services. They understand that many of their clients are facing multiple barriers and offer a holistic approach to helping support them, whether it’s school supplies, gift cards during the holiday season, supports for families experiencing domestic violence, legal information or suicide prevention and outreach. They see the people first, not the problem. 

Of the programs and services your gift supports, is there one that stands out more to you and why?

It means a lot to me that my support helps fund the suicide prevention and outreach programs because it’s important to let people know that there is help available and that no one needs to face this darkness alone. It’s a subject that many shy away from discussing, but being able to sit with people in their sadness and pain without looking away from their suffering can be life-saving, in the most literal way.

How do you hope your gift benefits the community?

I hope that my gift benefits the community by showing people that they are loved and cared for even as they navigate circumstances that make them feel like they are isolated and alone. The Outreach Centre meets so many tangible needs of their clients, but more importantly, they serve to remind their clients that they matter, that they are so much more than just their circumstances, and that there is always reason to hope.

Thank you Jennifer for your monthly donation to The Outreach Centre!

Interested in becoming a monthly donor? Click HERE to learn more.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

JULIETTA'S PLACE 

Named in honour of Julietta Sorenson, a Red Deerian well-known for her kind and compassionate nature, Julietta's Place provides a safe haven for women and children escaping domestic violence. Families are provided with safe, affordable suites, and access to the therapy, programs and services that they require.

HAVE YOUR PURCHASED YOUR LUCKY BUCKS LOTTERY TICKETS?

With a focus on compassion, inclusivity and integrity, the Red Deer Kinsmen Club's mission is to impact communities through service, leadership, fellowship and personal development. They support various charity organizations in the community, including The Outreach Centre!

You could win big with the new Red Deer Kinsmen Lucky Bucks Lottery! All funds raised stay right here in the community.

We would like to thank the Red Deer Kinsmen for sponsoring a Day of Holiday Hope in support of The Outreach Centre, which will be held on November 15 on Big 105.5 and 106.7 Rewind. Details coming soon!