Flagstaff Family & Community Services
4809-49 Ave T0B2L0 Killam, AB, Canada

We are entering year two. Let's start concentrating on the positive, and move forward. Let's start a movement!!!!!

Join us and our experts at Grant Thornton in a virtual webinar series discussing topics around general business and succession planning. Whether you need budget...ing advice or information on exit strategies, choosing the right successor and taxe planning strategies, we've got you covered. Register for individual sessions by clicking the Eventbrite link below or all three by emailing [email protected]. http://bit.ly/BusinessAndSuccession

May 2 to 8 is National Hospice and Palliative Care week and this week we will celebrate by highlighting some of the programs we offer. May 3 - Nav-CARE Program ...Nav-CARE stands for Navigating, Connecting, Accessing, Resourcing and Engaging. But really it means helping someone. For three years Kristy Wells and Trudy Lamoriss have spent time visiting with each other, chatting on the phone, going outside for a visit or just hanging out. I connected with Trudy. She is a friend now, said Kristy, a hospice volunteer. The goal of the program is to improve the quality of life of those with advanced chronic illness by relieving loneliness, isolation and anxiety, by providing someone to be a sounding board. For Trudy, whose disability makes it difficult to get outside, Kristy’s visits have been a bright spot in the week. When I see Kristy it fills up my day. She is a bright spot, said Trudy, who gets help with paperwork, shopping and sometimes laundry from Kristy. Our volunteers can help an individual by buying groceries, playing scrabble, going out for walks, helping connect with local support programs, or whatever is needed. Feel free to call our office at 780-608-0636 to find out more about our programs at www.camrosehospice.org These are free services, but we continue to operate through donations. Even a small donation can help us help others.

If you know of anyone who needs a little help with food money or fuel money. FIRST has received another 25-thousand in funding from the Alberta Government Social Services grant for $100 food and fuel coupons that can be spent around Flagstaff. Phone 780-385-3976 for more information and we can get coupons to you to help alleviate COVID expenses.

FFCS is enjoying Unstoppable Tracy!!! #unstoppabletracy

FIRST has received a grant to disperse gift certificates to use around Flagstaff for food and fuel. If you know of someone who could benefit please call 780-385-3976 December 15th, 2020 Dear Flagstaff Citizens;... FIRST has received an Emergency Community Support Fund Government of Canada grant to help vulnerable citizens of all ages through COVID 19 and its aftermath. As part of this grant and response we can offer you up to $100 in grocery and fuel coupons. You can access this coupon by contacting FFCS at 780-385-3976. As of December 15th, these businesses in Flagstaff have signed up to take the coupon. These coupons are only good until March 31st, 2021. Sedgewick AP (old Bumper to Bumper) WildRose Coop Sedgewick Hardisty Flag City Store on main street Hardisty Fresh Market Alliance Grocery Store Forestburg Fas Gas Moores Shopeasy Forestburg Daysland Family Foods Grocery Store Daysland Ready Mart Daysland Meats and Sausage Killam Esso WildRose Coop Killam Lougheed Food Store Heisler General Store This coupon is to be used for essential items but not: Liquor Tobacco Lottery Tickets Magazines Gift Bags Pop Energy Drinks You are receiving this coupon because you have been referred by a community member or FFCS knows you could benefit from it. Sincerely; Lynne Jenkinson, Executive Director

FFCS is getting fired up with Dr Jody Carrington!! How do you find the things that fill you up? Where do you get your soul refueled? Our best strength is simple awareness and acknowledgment of those around you. We are braver together.......

Take a couple of minutes and fill out this survey to help us better serve our community. This survey is anonymous! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

In memory of Wayne from The Camrose Open Door. Flagstaff FCS thanks you for your service to our community.

Please phone 780-385-3976 to adopt a silhouette. Let's recognize Family Violence Awareness month.

There has been a venue change, please RSVP and learn more about emotional awareness and how to teach our youth to be open about their own emotions. Mental Health Awareness and Relationship building.

We all have to remember this every day.

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Our new etransfer for donations is [email protected] You must state if you want donation to go to Food Bank or Christmas Sharing. Also put your name and mailing address in the comments so we can forward you a receipt! Thanks as always to our generous community!