Community Social Development

Community Social Development

Municipal services set to start at Coordinated Care Campus

Several municipal services presently located at the City on 99 building are relocating to the Coordinated Care Campus effective April 1, 2024.

The move includes: Enforcement Services, Mobile Outreach, Community Social Development (CSD), Housing & Homeless Initiatives (HHI), Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) and Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP).

Youth Career Discovery Expo 2024: A Gateway to Future Careers and Education for Grande Prairie’s Youth

The City of Grande Prairie, alongside the Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) initiative, invites youth in Grande Prairie to participate in the Youth Career Discovery Expo 2024. This event, happening on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bonnetts Energy Centre, aims to support youth on their journeys toward career and educational success.

2024 Passionate Heart Awards Acknowledge Local Champions in Social Services

Joint Media Release  Six individuals and three organizations were honoured for their outstanding contributions to local social services at today’s 18th annual Passionate Heart Awards ceremony. 

The awards, which celebrate people, teams and businesses that make a difference in their communities by enhancing social services or generally improving quality of life in the region, are sponsored by Family Community Support Services (FCSS) in the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, and towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley. 

Grande Prairie's 'Aging Well Together' initiative aims to revolutionize senior living

The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce the launch of the 'Aging Well Together' initiative, a key component of the Council's strategic priority to foster an "Inclusive and caring community." This initiative aims to engage and serve all seniors and older adults, ensuring that every individual is included and cared for.

Youth Career Discovery Expo 2024- Grande Prairie businesses invited to participate and connect with tomorrow’s workforce

The City of Grande Prairie, supporting the Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) Initiative, is excited to announce the Youth Career Discovery Expo 2024. This large-scale event is set to take place on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Bonnetts Energy Centre.

Local organizations and service providers invited to workshops as part of Inclusive and Caring Community Initiative

The City of Grande Prairie announces a series of workshops as part of the Grande Prairie Inclusive and Caring Community Initiative (GPICC). The City is inviting local organizations and employers to participate in upcoming workshops to share their experiences in relation to attracting, retaining, and integrating immigrants into our local community.

Women of Influence Awards 2024 Presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging Now Open for Nominations

Nominations are now open for the City of Grande Prairie’s Women of Influence Awards 2024 presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging to recognize local women who have made a strong impact by promoting equality, providing opportunities for women in the community and breaking barriers in their field.

Our region is known for its vibrancy, entrepreneurship and continuous growth and these awards are a way to celebrate women’s achievements in making this possible with equal opportunity for all.

Empowering our youth: new grant targets financial hurdles in education and employment

The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce the launch of the Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) Microgrant Program. This initiative, in partnership with the Tamarack Institute, is designed to assist youth aged 13 to 30 in overcoming financial barriers to education and employment.

The CBYF Microgrant offers up to $750 per individual to help address specific needs such as transportation, educational materials, work attire, and certification fees. The program is now accepting applications through a user-friendly web form, available on the City’s website.