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CSS held its Annual Public Meeting Oct. 26. To view a recording of the event please follow the link.

Edmonton (February 23, 2023) – Catholic Social Services (CSS) is making an urgent appeal to Albertans for help. With hundreds of Ukrainians arriving in central and northern Alberta each week, alongside an influx of refugees from countries such as Afghanistan, Eritrea, and Syria, the agency needs to raise at least $100,000 to help meet the increased demand for services. 

'I had nothing': South Sudanese refugee shares his story to help raise money for Sign of Hope campaign

Catholic Social Services’ staff face unprecedented demands for assistance as they face crises both locally and international. In just one area of the agency’s work, refugee resettlement, over the past year, CSS has resettled more than 800 Afghan refugees, and supported hundreds of Ukrainian Nationals across central Alberta. This is in addition to the agency’s typical refugee caseload, which involves resettling as many as 900 government assisted and privately sponsored refugees each year, from across the globe.  

Sign of Hope, the charitable fundraising arm of CSS, provides funding for multiple programs each year, many of which are solely funded through donations. From September 21 to December 31, 2024, CSS runs its annual Sign of Hope fundraising campaign. Our goal is to raise $2.8 million to help meet the needs of vulnerable Albertans.

This Giving Tuesday, donate to Sign of Hope’s ‘Fill a Fridge’ campaign and help Alberta families facing food insecurity.

Red Deer Six-Week Group - Starts January 31.
For ages 11-14 and parent(s)/guardian(s). Click Through for More Info!

Red Deer Six-Week Group - Starts March 20.
For ages 7 - 10 and parent(s)/guardian(s). Click Through for More Info!

Red Deer Six-Week Group - Starts September 18, 2024.
For ages 11 - 14 and parent(s)/guardian(s). Click Through for More Info!

Red Deer Six-Week Group - Starts November 13.
For ages 7 - 10 and parent(s)/guardian(s). Click Through for More Info!

Red Deer - 2 Hour Workshop for Adults - October 30, 2024.
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Your donation to Sign of Hope’s annual Fall Appeal supports vulnerable people today, tomorrow and beyond.