Northreach Society

07/30/2026

Human trafficking can happen to anyone, but some groups experience higher rates than others.

In 2024 specifically, women and girls represented 93% of the victims. Populations at heightened risk include Indigenous women, girls and children, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, migrants and newcomers, and children and youth in the welfare system.

Learn more about human trafficking, its impacts, and available resources: Fact sheet: Human trafficking - https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/gender-based-violence/human-trafficking.html

07/30/2026

Attention! ⚠
We will have no testing all day tomorrow, July 31st. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for understanding.

07/28/2026

Cooking Class is Back! 🍴

Join us on Monday, August 10th at 4:00 PM for our next cooking class!

Come learn new kitchen skills, prepare a delicious meal, and connect with others. Whether you’re already comfortable in the kitchen or just getting started, everyone aged 12-24 s welcome!

📅 Monday, August 10th
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 The Loft

07/28/2026

🌟 We're Looking for Volunteers!🌟

Do you have a few hours to spare each week? Want to make a real difference in your community?

Helping Hands is currently looking for volunteers to join our amazing team!

We are especially in need of volunteers on:
🛒 Tuesdays
🛒 Wednesdays
🛒 Fridays

Volunteers help with running our pantry, assisting clients, stocking shelves, organizing food, and creating a welcoming space for everyone who visits.

We're also looking for general volunteers who can help with:
🚚 Food pickups and deliveries
📦 Sorting donations
🥫 Stocking inventory
🤝 Community events and other pantry projects

Volunteering is a great way to:
💙 Meet new people
💙 Build lasting friendships
💙 Learn more about your community
💙 Gain valuable experience
💙 Make a meaningful impact on local families facing food insecurity

Whether you can volunteer once a week or once a month, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Email us today at **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])** to learn more or sign up.

Together, we can build a stronger, more food-secure community.

07/28/2026

It's World Hepatitis Day

⚠️ Hepatitis B and C can be transmitted via re-use of needles or sharing sharp instruments.

Stay safe and always use NEW needles!

07/27/2026

Naloxone saves lives!

It is important to know the signs of an opioid poisoning and how to help. You can come in to Northreach and receive a free naloxone kit as well as a quick training session.

07/24/2026

Did you know?

Alberta's Good Samaritan law protects individuals who provide emergency first aid at the scene of an accident or emergency. The key provisions include:

Protection from liability for injuries or death resulting from acts or omissions while rendering emergency medical services, except in cases of gross negligence
Covers both medical professionals and ordinary citizens
Applies when aid is given voluntarily and without expectation of compensation
Protection extends to care given at the immediate scene of an accident or emergency
https://aed.ca/blogs/featured-news/good-samaritan-laws-across-canadian-provinces-and-territories

07/22/2026