Local Initiatives

Caring deeply for vulnerable youth and single parents; offering hope and tangible support, fostering healthy relationships and self-worth.

Project Partnerships

We are proud to partner with the following organizations with whom we have established relationship and trust. They provide opportunities for us to serve and bring love, compassion, and hope. 

The Outreach Centre

Supporting individuals and families in their pursuit of healthy relationships, mental health well-being, housing stability and self-sufficiency. Their mandate is to help people address domestic violence, suicide, homelessness and overcome the effects of poverty through effective partnerships, education and programming.

JULIETTA'S PLACE

Julietta’s Place is a housing option for women and children fleeing domestic violence. This 18 month program provides 10 affordable secure suites while families participate in intensive programming as they learn to live life free from violence. 

Hope Mission

Hope Mission is working to break the cycle of poverty for Red Deer kids, providing hope and a brighter future. Through after school programs, camp experiences and in school breakfast programs positive relationships can be developed, healthy lifestyles are modeled and kids can glimpse a brighter future.

CENTRAL ALBERTA YOUTH UNLIMITED

Central Alberta Youth Unlimited exists to bring the hope of Jesus to youth, facilitating wholeness through mentoring relationships. Active in 6 communities in Central Alberta, CAYU offers programming and support for pregnant and parenting youth , mentoring and counselling for youth in high schools and in the community and supported independent housing for at risk youth.

Community Partnerships

 

PREGNANCY CARE CENTER

The Pregnancy Care Center extends grace and provides education and ongoing, compassionate support before, during and after pregnancy. The programs and services are free, confidential, and are offered in a safe and non-judgmental environment regardless of age, race, income, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other circumstances.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

Big Brothers Big Sisters is about matching a child/youth with an adult or teen mentor, to establish a positive relationship in their life. We believe this is an essential part of healthy growth and development and it will have a lifelong impact in the life of a child.

Red Deer Public School District & Red Deer Catholic School District

Over the years, we are happy to have established trust and built relationships within local schools and with their Social Workers under these school districts. We support these schools and families in need through food hampers, clothing donations, and serving in various opportunities within the schools. 

Serving in Local Initiatives

They are so many diverse opportunities to serve within our community through our Local Initiatives partners. If you would like to be involved directly or volunteer with CrossRoads in any of these partnerships, please let us know through our serve form or by contacting LaurieW@crossroadschurch.ca.

If you would like to help through donations, find the current needs here.