Outreach Programs
Outreach Services helps people meet their basic needs by providing support and access to resources in the community. These services are available to anyone living in central Alberta.
Outreach Workers can assist with:
- assessing and identifying immediate needs through our intake process
- accessing support services related to individual needs
- supporting those experiencing or affected by domestic abuse/violence
- crisis intervention
- addressing and identifying financial concerns
- connecting individuals to resources within their community
We accept donations of new personal care products for adults and children:
- shampoo / conditioners
- soap
- deodorant
- toothpaste and tooth brushes
- feminine hygiene products
- diapers (of all sizes)
- brushes and combs
If you would like more information on our Outreach Services or be connected to an Outreach Worker please call 403-347-2480 or 1-866-347-2480.
Outreach Programs
Tools for Schools
The Outreach Centre and United Way of Central Alberta presents Tools for School which aims to reduce one known barrier preventing children and youth from successful learning and participation in school. School supplies are collected and distributed to families across Central Alberta who have children in kindergarten to grade 12, who otherwise could not afford to purchase supplies. Thousands of backpacks are filled with basic school supplies to ensure students have the tools they need to succeed in school.
Visit the Tools for Schools page for full program details.
Make A Monetary Donation
Can’t make it out to shop? You can still contribute by making a secure donation online at CanadaHelps.org.
Host A Product Drive
Start a collection! The success of this program is dependent on donations which we receive from individuals in our community and corporate sponsors. Make a difference and help us collect supplies so we can guarantee that students in need can start the school year on equal footing with their peers. Full lists of supplies, per grade, are available below.
Shop & Drop Off
If you’re out shopping for school supplies, double up and drop off your donations at one of the community Tools for School collection bins conveniently located around Central Alberta.
If you want more information or to get involved with this program, visit the Tools for Schools page.
Adopt a Family
Adopt-A-Family provides assistance throughout the year to families when they are most in need. With a focus on the Christmas season, the program focuses on single parent families who are struggling and require extra help to provide for their family.
How Can You Help?
- Sponsor a Family
- Donate Gift Cards
- Make a Monetary Donation Donate online at Canadahelps.org
Christmas is the time of year we all enjoy and anticipate. Many people enjoy the festive season and look forward to it for months, especially children. Spending time with loved ones, exchanging gifts, traditional goodies and decorating the tree are a few of the things that make it special. For over 18 years sponsors in the community and The Outreach Centre have shared the spirit of Christmas with families in Central Alberta by providing gifts under the tree, special treats and a holiday meal to share.
As fall sets in, we begin to reach out to our wonderful community to help bring the Christmas Spirit to families who are finding themselves in difficult circumstances. Each year the Adopt-A-Family program is met with great need and we do not expect this year to be any different.
Your consideration of supporting The Outreach Centre is greatly appreciated.
For more information on this program, please visit the Adopt a Family page
If you have a question about one of our programs, please submit the form below and a staff member will be in touch shortly.
For more information:
Call The Outreach Centre at 403.347.2480 or email info@theoutreachcentre.org.
