Creating brighter futures for Alberta kids

  In 2015, 295 kids ran their hearts out at the Kids in Action 5K Race. Kids trained since the beginning of the school year in preparation to run those five kilometres.  It was a big goal and one they all worked hard to reach. The Kids in Action 5K Race builds...

A new focus brings freedom — Hans’ story

At most mealtimes, you will see Hans—a large friendly presence—manning the doors. He smiles at the folks filing out, wishing them the best, hoping for the best. For a long time he was part of the line. Crack cocaine controlled his life, contorted his days. Eventually...

Brightwood Ranch Camp – a counsellor’s story

We’re sitting on the steps of our cabin. A teenage girl is telling me about her home life: a phrase indicating the presence of a home. But as she talks I’m wondering what it’s called when home-life is a series of placements with strangers that you can’t warm...