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Fall 2018 Newsblast

Hi folks, One of our initiatives coming out of our Action Lab work – The Edmonton Shift Lab is hosting an international speakers series. The series is called “How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race” and features three prominent international speakers…

Many thanks to all the volunteers who committed their time to help make Skills Society’s Casino Fundraiser a success on August 15th & 16th. The revenue generated from Casino Fundraisers goes a long way in supporting the citizenship of people with…

The Summer 2018 Newsblast is here! It’s been a busy couple of months with the Annual General Meeting, the CommuniTEA Infusion season starting, and the official release of the 1.5 hour MyCompass Planning Citizen Action Lab Experience. Read on to learn more about…

We still have shifts available for Skills Society’s upcoming Casino Fundraiser on August 15th & 16th at Argyll Casino (7053 Argyll Road NW) We need to fill the following shifts as soon as possible: August 15th: General Manager – 6:15pm-3:45am Chip…

We are still in need of volunteers for Skills Society’s Casino fundraiser! We have a variety of shifts available for both days. Casino Dates: Wed/Thur – August 15th & 16th/2018 Location: Casino Edmonton (7053 Argyll Road NW) If you are interested in…

Co-authored by the Skills Society senior leadership team – Bev Hills, Shawn Depner, Linda Marchand, Sandi Pesklevis, Karen Huta, Pat Conrad, Ben Weinlick for the 2018 AGM report. This year the senior leadership team decided to put a couple of our core values…

This past winter, Skills Society was notified that the land the Little Italy Community Garden sits on had been sold by the City of Edmonton. The land would be redeveloped for another purpose. As a result of this development, Skills Society will no longer be…

Hello! My name is Paige Reeves and I’ll be spearheading the creation of a quarterly Skills Newsblast. You might recognize me from the CommuniTEA Infusion project. I was Co-coordinator of the project last year and will be again this year. I am a PhD student at…

St. Patricks Day *After* Party Saturday March 31st – 7:00-10:00pm North Glenora Community Hall: 13535 109A Avenue Admission is $6 (staff free) Drinks and Snacks Provided Wear your Lucky Green to have your name entered into a prize draw (must wear a…

We are still need of volunteers for Skills Society’s Casino fundraiser! We have a variety of shifts available for both days. Casino Dates: Wed/Thur – August 15th & 16th/2018 Location: Casino Edmonton (7053 Argyll Road NW) Why you should consider…

On December 6th, citizens with disabilities, Skills Society staff & community members gathered to celebrate the magic of the season at Skills Society’s third Annual Day of Giving. After last year’s success, we chose to support the Edmonton Food Bank again…

On December 5th, members and friends of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue spread holiday cheer by preparing stockings for people supported by Skills Society’s Outreach Department. This is the second year that Skills Society has been…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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