Soaring Eagle Support Services
5027 51 Ave T7S 2A1 Whitecourt, AB, Canada

Weve made some changes, hired a support worker and are working towards opening soon! Our shower/laundry area is nearly completed. Watch for our official opening!

We are so excited!!! Weve hired a Support staff (part time hours)....Were working on the last Renos..... getting things and protocols set up.... watch for our official opening soon

Just a reminder for the drive-in this weekend. You can get your popcorn and snacks to go from Vista Theatre from 6:30-8:30

Proceeds go to SESS.... AND we are looking for 5 volunteers to help with the parking and cleaning.... if you have a couple hours to spare Saturday evening, let us know.... AND you can stay and watch the movie!!

We are Hiring! We received funding for a temporary (6 months) 1/2 time Outreach Advocate. See Job Ad below.

We need a Master Electrician who would donate his/her services to complete some electrical updates. We are getting soooo close to being able to open!!! This would be a huge help! Please call/text Dennis at 780-778-0148.

A huge thank you to Sean and Cheryle and their kids for all the cleaning today. The Centre looks great!

Well be cleaning and setting up on Sunday and Monday. If you can help, Give Dennis a txt 780-778-0148 or just drop by. We can all work in different areas to social distance

We are looking for a few things to finish up our most recent renos.... we need a bathroom vanity/sink unit... up to 48 inches, if theres a new or gently used one out there??? and.... we are looking for a computer...

Wow.... things are getting done! A HUGE shout out to our volunteers, Corey, Rudy and Cal (and Dennis, of course) for all the work!! Well be able to clean up and put things back together soon..... Yes, that is a not so subtle hint, if theres a family out there who would like to volunteer - so they dont have to worry about Social Distancing ...

We are still plugging away at our Renos. A big thanks to our volunteer help.... working alone at the centre when they are available. - and Social Distancing is making raising funds a bigger challenge at this time. - We (Dennis) is still working with clients, as he is able. - well try to keep you posted as we move forward ( or backward...)

So.... the appeal was overturned and we now have clear approval from the town of Whitecourt for our support centre downtown. Now to finish the arduous task of obtaining our Charity status and move forward with fundraising so we can actually open our doors!!!

Still waiting on the results from the Appeal Review..... hoping for a go!

Tomorrow at 7pm. Thanks to those who are attending... who wrote letters of support... who are cheering us on.

Well, it seems we have a few downtown businesses who are appealing our application for the support centre under the town,s discretionary use provision. They are concerned that our support centre will undermine their businesses, reduce their property value, and be a danger to their employees. And they dont have a clear picture of what we want to accomplish. Obviously we need to do a lot of educating. We will be able to address these appeals at a future meeting with a town... committee. We would appreciate any support, in person or by letter..... we would especially appreciate the support from those in the downtown core. We will post the date and time of the meeting when we have that information available. For any further information, please call Dennis at 1 (780) 778-0148 Well be away for a week, but will get back to you as soon as we return. See more

We have an application with the Town development committee to run our support centre at our new location. Tomorrow (Thursday) at 4:00 at the town office, main board room if you can come support us.

Floors are getting polished, trim is up (needs painting... hint, hint). Slowly moving forward

We did it! We are officially a registered charity - Soaring Eagle Support Society (SESS) Now to start applying for Grants AND we can now give tax receipts for any donations. Yeah!!!

Thanks to Jen, Brooke, Denny and Jeremy for all the help painting. Its looking great! Were at it again tomorrow if anyone wants to join us

Were needing someone to tape and mud 2 small walls and mudprep some nail holes.... cause you really dont want me doing it .

Dennis will be at the SESS centre all week working away on projects..... if anyone has time and would like to join him???... wed like to be ready to paint on the weekend!!!

Got some cleaning and prep work done, built 2 small walls. Thanks to Jeremy Watson, Farah and Jax!!!

Were getting everything ready to get some work done. Something for all experience levels...... well be at the Centre from 10:00 - 4:00 on Saturday and Sunday..... hope to see you there!!

Thanks everyone for liking , following and sharing our page. We will keep you posted as we move forward. Were hoping to have a work bee soon

Soaring Eagle Support Services (SESS) is in the process of becoming a registered Charity. Our purpose is to provide advocacy and support to marginalized indivi...duals in Whitecourt. We recognize the intrinsic value and inherent rights of all human beings irrespective of their ability, religion, race, color, gender, age, ancestry, place of origin, sexual orientation or financial status. Our Co-founder, Dennis Watson, has been the volunteer Court Advocate and he and his family have been a support to individuals with challenges in Whitecourt for many years. He is respected and appreciated by many local organizations and individuals. It has been a long-time dream of Dennis and his family to provide comprehensive supports to the individuals they work with. SESS recently purchased a building in downtown Whitecourt which will become our Resource Centre for marginalized and challenged individuals. It will include meeting areas, bathrooms, showers, laundry facilities, personal lockboxes, computer access.... and much more. Please contact us for more information about Soaring Eagle Support Services and our immediate and long-term goals. See more

Currently our building is in need of upgrades and re-furbishing...... and we are looking for volunteers to help with the labour and supplies to get things started. Our immediate project is to repair the plumbing and get water to the building. Once we have water, we can continue on with the other renovations!! Please Share this with anyone who may be interested in supporting us. You can contact us on the page or call Dennis at 780-778-0148