PAFS is a group with the intention of educating the community on what poverty and homelessness look like in our city and supporting those who face it.
Fort Saskatchewan
Joined November 2019
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We are recruiting community members who have experience with poverty to share their stories and their solutions as part of a groundbreaking poverty reduction strategy development project happening this year.
Learn more and join the work today:
povertyawarenessfortsask.ca
Help others in our community stay warm this winter! For the month of November, @CityFortSask @FortSaskVSU in partnership with @PAFortSask are collecting donations of new, adult-sized:
☑️ Toques
☑️ Gloves
☑️ Socks
☑️ Blankets
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2/2 As well as:
☑️ Hand warmers
☑️ Transit tickets
☑️ $5 gift cards to Tim Hortons, McDonalds & 7-11
Donations can be dropped off at:
🔴 Fort Saskatchewan Alliance Church
🔴 @CucFortSask
🔴 Fort Saskatchewan RCMP station
🔴 @fortsasklibrary
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1) Control impulse purchases. List your wants on paper with the date added. Wait 30 days.
2) Bake for your pal or whatever they're into. It will mean more to your friend while maintaining your net worth.
3) If you are able, DIY!
More tips and tricks: fspl-ca.libcal.com/event/368…
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Applications are now open for Muriel Ross Abdurahman Court in @CityFortSask !
The building is anticipated to open in March 2023, and rents are 20% below market. Income thresholds apply. For full details, visit heartlandhousing.ca/housing-…
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Have you registered your bike on @BikeIndex ? Register your bike today, so it's easy to find if it's ever lost or stolen. Head over to bikeindex.org to get started. #FortSask #bikes – at Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
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Today is hamper day!📦
We are open10:00am-7:00pm!
Call 780-998-4099 to make an appointment and pick up today!! In need of some extra help to get through the month?
Eligible individuals, families or seniors can call and register as a client and pick up a hamper the same day!
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Today is a Hamper Day!
The phone lines have been busy but YES we can help and we are open until 7pm for hamper pick up!
Call 780-998-4099 now to schedule your appointment!
Need extra bread & pastry? We have lots so pop in anytime today, no appointment needed!
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We are proud to announce that we are one of 37 organizations in Alberta to receive grant funding under the provincial Civil Society Fund. The grant will be used over the next 2 years to collaboratively develop a poverty reduction strategy for @CityFortSask (1/2)
(2/2) This strategy will acknowledge and address the unique needs and assets of our community. We will post updates here and on our Facebook as this project evolves. @FamiliesFirstFS @fsfoodbank @hearthousefound @FortSaskBGC
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Currently, the Bridge Wellness Hub is operating with drop-ins only. We are looking to opening up our doors, but we want your input! Please take our survey, linked below, to give us some insight on how to best move forward.
forms.gle/XwGJ6B7JJ5zUtK9M8
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Coming Soon! One-on-one resume writing help in partnership with Careers Under Construction. Stay tuned for more details.
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Ride Fort Sask Transit for free on election day (October 18). Find the best route to get you to your designated voting station at fortsask.ca/fst #FSVotes #FortSask – at Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
FREE virtual course on planning for housing, successful tenancy, improving your credit rating, and more available through @FamiliesFirstFS and @RentSmartEdu
Call 782-998-5595 ext. 221 to register today.
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Ask for a free Baby Literacy Bag. Learn about the five early literacy practices to help your child grow and develop into a reader for life. fspl.ca/audiences/children/
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Want to contribute to our evening of great music with good friends for a very important cause? We have opportunities!
To volunteer, please email [email protected].
To provide a sponsorship or donation, please phone either 780-233-9355 or 780-499-3246. We thank you!
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Summer programs are here and ready for you! We will be offering a mix of “In Real Life” and virtual programs. Virtual #WigglesandGiggles and virtual #PlayPods will be running through July and August. Registration is required so call today! #thisisourvillage #virtualprogramming
On June 13 a new drive-through food pantry will be available in #FortSask through @rccgplaceofrest
RCCG place of Rest is located in East Gate Plaza, 104-8818 111 Street in Fort Sask.
