Citizenship is at the heart of what we do
CommuniTEA Infusion Honored at the Alberta Legislature
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was first proclaimed on December 3, 1992 by the United Nations. Each year celebrations and conversations occur on that day surrounding the rights and well being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society....
2017 Day of Giving Event in Support of the Edmonton Food Bank
3rd Annual Day of Giving Wednesday, December 6, 2017 12:00 Noon to 3:00pm 101 Boyle St. Plaza Gym, 9538 – 103A Avenue Skills Society will be hosting our 3rd Annual Day of Giving on December 6th at Boyle Street Plaza. We are inviting all Skills stakeholders – staff,...
#GivingTuesday
Donate Now Today kicks off the opening day of the giving season & we hope that you will choose to make a donation to Skills Society. Your support will make a difference by: Transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities from receivers to givers,...
CommuniTEA Coordinators Present at Edmonton’s Next Gen
On October 24th, 2017 Co-coordinators of the CommuniTEA Infusion Project, Larry James and Paige Reeves presented at Edmonton Next Gen’s Pecha Kucha 29 Event. In this dynamic and engaging speaking format, Paige and Larry creatively crafted their words to a series of...
National Philanthropy Day 2017
Skills Society is grateful for the generosity and support of all of our donors and volunteers. Your contributions have improved the lives of people with...
Academic Paper Published About Project Citizenship
We’re happy to share a recently published academic paper by our research partners from the University of Alberta on Project Citizenship. Many thanks to our collaborators and University researchers – Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere, PhD. , Bethan Kingsley, and...
Picnic in a Lab
On Friday Sept 22nd, individuals supported by Skills Society Outreach program and staff gathered to have lunch and conversation. It was a wonderful afternoon that included music, games and lot’s of laughter. This group did not let the weather interfere with...
Tribute to the CommuniTEA Infusion Coordinator
The CommuniTEA Infusion project is an innovative social change initiative that’s been running for over ten years. A rebuilt and beautified Volkswagen van creates a ‘pop up’ town square atmosphere where people gather, chat, and share in community over a cup of tea. The...
Creative Housing Collaboration with Melcor
Check out the video about a creative housing collaboration we have been part of stewarding...
Highway Cleanup
We’re looking for volunteers! On Saturday, May the 6th, Skills Society staff, people supported by Skills and friends of our organization will be cleaning up a stretch of highway to help raise some dollars for Skills Society Emergency Outreach Fund. This will be...