Higher Ground

February Outreaches ❄️

February was colder than usual, meaning our outreaches looked a bit different. Instead of our members coming to us, our dedicated team went to them. In cold months like these, help is especially important.

This past month, we had the opportunity to provide over 175 sandwiches and snacks, as well as over 50 beverages to those in need. Alongside that, we were grateful to distribute over 73 essential clothing items — including socks, scarves, toques, blankets, jackets, and more. Thanks to the support of AHS, we were also able to provide over 20 Naloxone kits.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of places like Sweet Pea Cafe & Playhouse, the GPA Edmonton City-Center CA, our amazing community members, and people like you. Together, we've made a meaningful impact on those we serve.

The need for these items never stops. If you'd like to contribute but can’t make it to an outreach event, let us know — we’d be more than happy to help connect your generosity with those who need it most.

January outreaches

What a cold month! We have such a dedicated team that went out in even -40 to help our community members. Over the month we were able to hand out over 250 sandwiches, snacks and over 120 beverages that we could count. We were also blessed to support the community with over 540 clothing items, socks, scarves, toques (that are handmade with love), blankets, jackets, and various items. AHS supported us handing out over 40 Naloxone kits! These kits literally save lives!

With the support of amazing places like Sweet Pea Cafe & Playhouse, the GPA Edmonton City-Center CA, our community members and people like yourself we have made a huge impact in the lives of those we help. We understand that there is always a need for the items we hand out. If you are looking to make a difference and are unable to make it to an outreach, let us know and we can the bridge for the support you want to offer.

First outreach of the year!

Starting the year, we had such a great turnout out! We handed out almost 200 items, which included socks, toques, scarves, men's and women's clothing, jackets, shoes, and other various items, alongside our sandwiches, water, hot chocolate and various baked goods from Sweet Pea Cafe & Playhouse, some bananas, and fruit cake.

One of the hardest things at outreach is when we run out of things to hand out and there's still people in need. What is beautiful is that often (not always) there are random people who will show up with more food or, like at outreach, someone came with 3 bags of clothing for people to go through after we were done tare down.

It's heartwarming to see others supporting our community as well. The more support we can give to our community, the better. We are all a team, we are all humans and when we leave this world it's not what who we know or how much money we are leaving behind that makes a difference but rather the impact we've had while alive that makes the biggest difference in the lives of so many people. What have you done this year to make a difference in someone's life? We'd love to hear 🥰

Want to join us for outreach? Send us a message, and let's make a larger impact in the lives of others together ❤️

We want to make Christmas Eve Outreach even more impactful. We have been able to secure more tables, socks, some gloves, toques, and some other supplies to hand out but we are still looking for the following items:

Clothing: Men's Shirts, Sweaters, Pants, Underwear, long Johns,
Mens and womens Coats, Shoes, boots

Winter gear: Gloves, Toques, Scarves, handwarmers/hotpaws
Hygeine items: Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Lotion, Soap
Tampons/Pads, Tooth Brushes, Tooth Paste, Floss, Comb, hair Brushes, Deodorant, Hand Towels, Towels

Other Items: Sheets, Reuseable bottles, Blankets, Pillowcases, Pillows, Sleeping Bags, Tarps, Medical Kits, Lip chap, and Kleenex

To assemble the most amount of buddy bags we need more backpacks and duffle bags.

If you have anything you can donate or volunteer please message us!

Photo is from our last large Christmas outreach 🥰 lets make it bigger!!!