Athabasca Cares Community Housing Society

06/06/2026

Here is the link for our AGM that is scheduled for today, June 6, 2026, at 12:30 pm. Feel free to log on and attend. Or join us in person at the Shelter.
2026 AGM
Saturday, June 6 · 12:30 – 1:30pm
Time zone: America/Edmonton
Google Meet joining info
Video call link:

05/05/2026

Please join us and share with your network of people!!

04/11/2026

A closing message from our amazing Shelter Coordinator Dorothy :
Good morning,
Figures for the season we had 31 different people visit the shelter this season most spending the night some coming in for a meal or fresh clothing,blankets, or outerwear we averaged 3 to 10 people per bed a night and served approximately 500 meals we assisted 3 people find treatment and 2 people find work and housing we directed 10 people to Alberta works for bus tickets or assistance getting to their home base we recommended fcss, the health unit, victims services, and 211 for further help with counseling or other resources.
I would also like to shout out to our regulars that watched over and helped vulnerable youth and ladies that found themselves on our streets we had an amazing year my team and my clients are absolute rock stars it has been my complete honor to represent these beautiful souls.

04/06/2026

Network highlight The Dragonfly Centre

The Dragonfly Centre is pleased to share that their agency is offering a limited‑time generalist counselling program that is free of charge and available to any individual aged 18 and older.

This program is designed to provide short‑term (up to 12 sessions), professional counselling support for a wide range of life concerns. Clients do not need to have experienced sexual violence to access these services, support is open to all community members who may benefit from mental health or emotional wellness counselling at this time. Sessions will be facilitated by Master’s-level interns.

Program Highlights:

• Free short‑term generalist counselling

• Open to anyone 18+

• No requirement for a history of sexual violence

• Limited space available – early referral recommended

How to Refer or Access Services:
Referral Portal: Clients or professionals can submit a referral through our website’s referral portal.
Phone Intake: Individuals may also call us directly at 780‑812‑3174 or Toll Free 1-866-300-4325 to book an intake appointment.

Client Support Home 9 Get Help 9 Client Support Client Support Our client support sessions include a brief psycho-education program designed to provide specialized services to survivors and those impacted by sexual violence. This program is intended to help reduce clients’ distress level...

04/06/2026

As we close out this season, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible people who made it all possible, our shelter staff.

Day in and day out, you showed up with compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication. You created a space where dignity, safety, and care were not just goals, but lived realities for every person who walked through our doors. The long nights, the hard conversations, the moments that go unseen, you carried them all with strength and heart.

Because of you, our community is stronger. Because of you, people felt supported, respected, and not alone.

Thank you for everything you’ve given this season. Your work matters more than words can fully capture.

With deep gratitude 💙

03/30/2026

We are absolutely disgusted that someone would come and fill up the shelter dumpster and drop garbage all over the shelter yard. Our shelter runs off of donations and volunteers. We will be reviewing camera footage and hopeful to be posting who did this today 😡😡 do better people!!

03/26/2026

Thank you to the Athabasca Legion for your very kind and thoughtful donation to our movement.

03/10/2026

End of season celebration with our community will be coming out soon!!

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

We are pleased to announce that we have a designated donation drop-off for non-perishable items for the shelter (no cold items). We will have a donation bin located at the Town of Athabasca lower-level office outside the Healthy Families Healthy Futures office, address is: 4706 50 Ave, Athabasca. Hours will be from Tuesday to Thursday, from 10am to 3pm.
We are currently looking for the following:
- shampoo & condition or a 2 in1
- body wash
- coffee
- men's and women's deodorant
- socks
- underwear (men and women)
- canned fruit and vegetables
- bread
- bakes goods
- non-perishable items
- flour, sugar, oatmeal
- gloves & hand warmers
We appreciate all of the support from our community!

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