Grief and loss is universal. One locally-grown initiative developed out of the idea that support should be universal too. Soloss recognizes that professional care is sometimes inaccessible or doesn’t work for everyone, and aims to nourish a culture where everyday humans have the capacity to journey with each other through grief. Soloss offers non-clinical grief and loss support, rooted in creativity, ritual, and human connection.

With municipalities around the world grappling with increasingly complex safety challenges, Peace in Our Cities is connecting cities with similar challenges to learn from each other and share best practices. A seven-person delegation from Casper, Wyoming visited Edmonton August 12 to 14 after being paired with Edmonton by Peace in Our Cities.  “The idea is to pair two of our members to connect with shared experiences, challenges and learn from one another,” says Jai-Ayla Suth

Resource Connect, a REACH-led collaborative partnership,  hosted its first mini resource fair, Resource Connect: Taking Action Against Human Trafficking on October 8. The event brought together organizations working with survivors and law enforcement around human trafficking. The event hosted 15 exhibitors and a total of 170 attendees.  “You need everyone at the table and sometimes we might feel it isn’t prevalent because it’s hidden,” said Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. “Events like t

The Out of School Time (OST) Collaborative is a partnership of community groups, community leaders, service delivery agencies, and local institutions that have been working together since 2008. The OST Collaborative began in response to concerns raised by immigrant and refugee families and community groups regarding the increased need for specific supports and programs for their children and youth when they are not in school.