Stettler Family & Community Support Services

This is what community is all about. Thank you to Jeannie's Kitchen & Catering for coordinating, cooking and donating these Christmas meals. Thank you to all her customers who also donated a meal for those in need. Thank you to Shelly Grover who also cooked up a storm to make it happen.
FCSS staff and friends were lucky enough to hand deliver these meals.
Thank you to everyone in the town and county of Stettler for your continued support for our community.
Best holiday wishes to all.

Schools out for the Holidays! join us for some fun activity. ** Attention Please give us a call at 403 742 2292 to register for the Nerf War on the 29th **

We will be in Big Valley this Saturday!!! If you need help with government or provincial forms, taxes, or any of the other services offered by FCSS you can call to make an appointment at 403-742-2337 or drop in and see us!!

Down to the last couple of days to accept applications.

LAST WEEK TO APPLY

One more sleep until we welcome the jolly ‘ol fella to our office! You can take all the photos you like. Come and enjoy some warmth, treats, conversation and holiday magic ❤️

Just a week away! Who's ready to see Santa?!?!?!!

What an amazing county and community we have! A huge shout out to the Church of Endiang for their generous donation of toys, clothes, toiletries, food, gadgets and all things that our families will love. Pictured is Shelly Walker, FCSS Executive Director and Les Stulberg, FCSS Board member, County Councilor for the Byemoor/Endiang area.

We will be in Stettler with Stettler Family & Community Support Services on November 30th, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, for a Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Presentation, as well as a Photo ID Affidavit Clinic and Ask-A-Lawyer!

The Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Presentation will be from 1pm to 2pm, and then the Photo ID Affidavit and Ask-A-Lawyer will take place from approximately 2pm to 4pm.

We're offering free photo ID affidavits that can help to access local supports like food banks if your ID has been lost or stolen. Please note, these do not replace Government IDs and will not be accepted in all situations.

And Ask-A-Lawyer allows individuals to meet with a lawyer for a 20 to 30 minute one-on-one session to receive brief legal advice at no charge. Walk-in only, first come, first served.

For more information please reach out to the Community Legal Clinic at (403) 314-9129, or toll-free at 1 (877) 314-9129.

Just a week away! Who's ready to see Santa?!?!?!!

Save the date

Candace and Dianne from FCSS will be attempting to make smiles on some yummy cookies today. Please support Stettler Community Hamper Society by purchasing some!

WINTER ITEMS
We are collecting warm winter gear for our most vulnerable population. Although our weather has been fairly mild lately, it is Alberta and the cold weather won't be too far away and so we are in need of mitts, toques, socks, and warm winter coats.
Donations can be dropped off at FCSS 4720-50 Street
Thank you for helping our community!

It is so important to choose kindness and compassion, every day.

A small act of kindness can make a huge impact on someone; whether it’s simply lending them a notebook or pencil, helping them carry something, or just actively listening to someone who needs it. There are so many ways you can show kindness, and it can truly make a difference.

“Be somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody.”

☺️

Applications will be accepted starting Nov 14th at the FCSS office.

Metis Week is this week, November 12 thru 18th. This link will take you to information on our Metis communities and events happening around the province.

Métis Week 2023 - Métis Nation of Alberta Métis Week is coming November 12-18! We can’t wait to bring the community together and share our culture. Every year on the week of November 16, in memory of Louis […]

Updated order and pricing information

The Smile Cookie Pre-Order form is available at the link below! Just print it off, fill it in and take it to our Tim Hortons Stettler location to help support the Stettler Community Hamper Society and our Christmas Food and Toy Hampers this season. Contact us for more information.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A_Ip91e5lN2AkYe-6WkbaDcO1kPiyh0n/view?usp=drive_link

November's edition of the AHS Addiction & Mental Health Parent Newsletter focuses on Talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol. We will post tips each week.

We have EXCITING NEWS!! And an opportunity for all our eager supporters looking to help us out this holiday season. 🥰❤️🍪❄️🎄 Spread the word, and contact us to volunteer!

Santa’s not the only one spreading cheer this year! You can too! Help us make the christmas market a success by donating gifts for kiddos to give to their families! 🎄🎅 Stettler District Agricultural Society

Online options for those of us not in Red Deer.

Register here for our free classes:

Journalling for Self Awareness: https://recoverycollegecentralalberta.ca/course/journalling-for-self-awareness/

Come write with us! We all hear about the therapeutic benefit of journalling. Do you have trouble getting started before the floodgates of emotion and healing run onto the page? No problem! We use prompts and time for self-reflection in a safe, welcoming space for you and your emotions. Everything remains optional if it feels right to you to pursue. You may be surprised what you uncover in your words.

Register here for Creative Writing for Wellness:
https://recoverycollegecentralalberta.ca/course/creative-writing-for-wellness/

Come write with us! No experience is required. Writing is good for your brain and wellness. We will spend time writing based on prompts from poetry, literature, pictures, or sounds. Then we will listen to each other’s writing (reading what you wrote is optional, of course) and highlight the strengths and creativity displayed by our fellow writers. This group is for adults and is open to all levels of writing. Everyone can create!

Cardiac Crash & Naloxone Training.

Join Nolan in this 90 minute course on October 21. Great for stay at home parents, baby sitters, high school students and anyone wanting a crash course!

No cost to you!

Pre-register at the Stettler Public Library.

Walk-In’s won’t be turned away!!!

Did you know that Career Assistance Network comes into the town of Stetter twice a month? They can meet with you every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month here at the FCSS office building.
Their next stop her will be next Monday, October 23rd from 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Hey Families! The Family Resource Network is hosting a clothing swap on October 28th. As the season shifts into colder weather, now is a great time to pass on last years items that your kiddos have grown out of and pick up some better fitting gear! We'll also be swapping adult clothes too, so clean out those closets and drop off your gently used and good condition items to the FRN by Thursday, October 26.