Stories
On October 9th, 2023, our community lost a great philanthropist in Frank Flaman. These words are in remembrance of Frank and the generous contributions he made to our community. Part of Frank’s legacy will be remembered through the Frank J. Flaman Foundation, which Frank established in 2005. For more than 15 years the Foundation has…
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“The program has really helped me and it’s really fun to talk to someone that truly gets me and understands me.” Celebrating September as Big Brothers Big Sisters month & showcasing what we do, Strathcona County Family and Community Services asked Riley & Mason (Big Brother Match) about their experience. Check out their latest blogpost…
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The majority of the youth in our programs come from low-income families, single parent households, and/or are first generation immigrants. ALL of them live in poverty. That’s just a fact. These circumstances present a unique set of challenges. Feedback from our kids tells us that employment and basic job readiness skills are a struggle, especially…
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