United Way of Lethbridge
& South Western Alberta
Community Fund
donations presently support the following registered charitable
organizations- for more information call the
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Funded Partner |
Funded Program |
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Alzheimer Society, Alberta & North West Territories
www.alzheimer.ab.ca |
First Link Program |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge
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Teen Mentoring
The program matches students in grade 10 with
children in grade three from Winston Churchill High School
and Park Meadows Elementary. During the school year the children and
teens meet for an hour and enjoy activities, snacks and a
comfortable environment where they can bond. The results of this
program will be skill building, social and self confidence and set
goals geared towards personal and academic success.
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Boys & Girls Club of Lethbridge |
Teen Stuff |
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Boys & Girls Club of Crowsnest Pass |
Club Nights, Camp-Outs, Out - of - School Care
Program
These programs offer age appropriate activities 5 days per week for
children in the Crowsnest Pass area. Kids are given the opportunity
to learn new skills and socialize with their peers, building a
strong foundation for confidence and a source of positive role
models. |
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Canadian Paraplegic Association
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Rehabilitation & Support Services
Ensuring all clients have the support they need throughout life to
transition effectively from injury to community, to home, to
employment, to aging with a disability. |
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Canadian Red Cross Society |
Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP)
Provides medical equipment at no charge to people recovering from
illness or injury at home who otherwise would be unable to afford it
on their own. Items include walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, and
bathing aids.
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CNIB |
Counseling & Support Services
CNIB is the first place
people turn to when they discover they are facing serious vision
loss. The services and equipment aids are a lifeline that Canadian
reach for when they are faced with vision loss. |
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Covenant Health Lethbridge- Foundation |
Palliative Care Volunteer Skill and Knowledge
Training |
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Interfaith Food Bank |
Baby Bundle Program |
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Lethbridge Association for Community Living |
Programs & Support Services
Clients receive individual and collective support for themselves and
family. LACLS empowers individuals by building community capacity to
benefit from the contribution of people with disabilities.
Information sessions are given on financial planning, building
social networks of support and how to create a home and to live
independently. LACL connects individuals and families to support one
another and provide guidance.
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Lethbridge College Students Association |
Food Bank
Students struggling with tuition and book fees may not be able to
afford a balanced diet for themselves or family. The Food Bank
grants students access to nutrition and regular meals. |
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Lethbridge Family Services |
Subsidized Counseling
Short term or early intervention to low income residents who do not
have the resources to pay for counselling. Therapists provide a wide
range of treatment modalities, such as; cognitive behavioural,
family systems, solution-focused, narrative, play therapy and EMDR.
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Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association |
Physical Therapy
Provides riding experience in a therapeutic capacity to the
disabled. Riders improve his/her skills at riding, while experience
increased muscle strength, flexibility and balance. Riders develop a
close bond with their horses while they learn to groom and care for
the animals. |
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Parkinson Society of Alberta |
Support Groups & Counseling
Provides psychosocial support through counselling, age/stage
differentiated support groups for caregivers and for those who have
Parkinson’s, advocacy to help navigate the health care system,
written educational materials and session and other resources that
may be needed.
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Schizophrenia Society of Alberta |
Peer Support Unsung Heroes & Youth Group
A
peer led, peer driven support program for those living with
schizophrenia and other related mental illness.
Family Support Program
A
program designed to offer support and resources to the loved ones of
those living with schizophrenia. |
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Southern Alberta Self-Help Association |
Recreation Program
Staff interview/assess residents to determine their interests in
recreation/leisure activities, develop monthly schedule of events
through general interest, availability and affordability, with the
aim of reaching some interests of all SASHA residents.
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St. John Ambulance |
Gift of Safety
The program makes car seats available to families who are unable to
afford them for their children. This group includes those who are
barriered, either financially, mentally or physically.
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Streets Alive Family Support Association |
A.S.K Learning Centre
A
unique female-only alternative school providing a safe learning
environment suited to those participants who are not
comfortable/welcome in a mainstream learning environment. Many
programs provide personal and occupational skills required to obtain
and maintain employment, return to school, and / or
raise their children.
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YWCA Girls Space |
Girls Space
Provides programming at no charge in a safe, female centered
environment to girls in Lethbridge & Area. A an at of empowerment
staff work with the girls to identify areas of interests and develop
the program curriculum and activities to meet these needs.
Harbour House
Provides accommodation and support the needs of women escaping an
abusive relationship. The shelter’s primary target is abused women
with children, however, those without children and other women
needing short tem accommodation are welcome if space permits.
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