Strathcona Shelter Society Ltd. "A Safe Place"

It has been a lean and difficult year for us with fundraising and donations coming in. We’re grateful for any support we can get and security is high on our list of priorities to be able to keep the families that come to us safe and supported and we’re delighted we’ll be able to use this money for that," Kadatz added.

It's that time of the year again! Tree of Hope starts today! If you're in the Sherwood Park Mall, please come and say hi to our amazing volunteers! Covid-19 safety measures and procedures have been put in place in order to keep everyone safe. Thank you for your ongoing support of A Safe Place!

Happy World Kindness Day! Spread a little kindness every day!

As more domestic violence victims apply for protection orders during COVID-19, Edmonton has seen a 10% increase of emergency protection order applications. At A Safe Place, our victim advocate will assist you with any legal issues that you may have. They will also work with you and determine if a protection order is needed. They will accompany you to any court appointments and provide you with information about victim restitution. For more information about our victim advocate services or other services we provide, please call 780-464-7233.

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them" - Laurence Binyon... Have a good and safe Remembrance Day! Our admin office will be closed Wednesday November 11, but if you are in need of help, call the 24 Hour Crisis Line at 780-464-7233 or call the Toll-Free Line at 1-877-252-7233. Our shelter staff will be here to help you and support you!

We're so grateful for your generous support!

From mid-March to mid-September, RCMP in Alberta recorded a 12 per cent rise in calls involving domestic violence over the previous year. Edmonton police saw a similar rise, with 13 per cent more calls in the first nine months this year over the previous three-year average. Do you know where to turn? If you are experiencing family violence or know someone who is, please reach out for help by calling our 24-hour crisis line at 780-464-7233. The counsellor who answers your call will listen, answer your questions and provide support as well as directions to the shelter if you need to stay with us. If you are in danger, please call 911.

With COVID-19 cases on the rise and new restrictions in place, it is important to remember that we take care of not only each other but ourselves too. Help is available. If you’re stressed about money, groceries, relationships, parenting or not sure where to start, Strathcona County Family and Community Services is just a phone call away at 780-464-4044. If you are experiencing domestic violence or know someone who is, A Safe Place's 24 hour crisis line is here to answer your questions and help you and your loved ones find safety. Our team can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 780-464-7233.

Help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community and our province. As COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise in Strathcona County and in Alberta, please keep safe and keep others safe. The Strathcona County Mandatory face coverings bylaw is still in effect. For more info, visit www.strathcona.ca/council-county/news/covid19/

Heroes wear a mask! Thank you so much to Linda for her wonderful donation of homemade cloth masks. They are so pretty and we are so thankful for the donation! Thank you so much from all of us! - Clients and staff of A Safe Place