The Grande Prairie Local Immigration Partnership (GPLIP) is currently completing a survey for immigrants living in Grande Prairie to better understand the local perspective and COVID-19 impacts.
Currently, GPLIP has identified six main priorities for their work
Eight award recipients in the social services field were recognized at the 15th Annual Passionate Heart Awards, celebrated virtually this year.
Sponsored by Family Community Support Services (FCSS) in the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, and the Village of Hythe, the Passionate Heart Awards celebrate people and organizations who contribute significantly to their community, enhance social services in the region, and are dedicated to improving quality of life.
2021 Award Recipients:
The Women of Influence Awards are please to announce Kari Speaker Smith as the keynote speaker for this year’s virtual event.
Nominations are now open 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 through the Women of Influence Awards
The Women of Influence Awards were created to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) in Grande Prairie and celebrate women’s achievements and promote equal opportunity for all.
Awards are available in the following categories:
The County and City of Grande Prairie, towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley and the Village of Hythe are currently seeking nominations of outstanding individuals and local organizations for the 2021 Annual Passionate Heart Awards.
Award nominations are open for people and organizations who contribute significantly to their community, enhance social services in the region, and are dedicated to improving quality of life.
The four award categories include:
The City of Grande Prairie is hosting in-person and online information sessions on November 23 and 24 for the community to learn more about a proposed rezoning for a potential Community Supportive Housing project.
Community Supportive Housing aims to end the experience of homelessness for people who face barriers by helping them achieve housing and personal stability. This is through providing approved tenants the direct support services they need for success in maintaining permanent housing.
The City of Grande Prairie awarded nearly $50,000 in funding to 18 local businesses and organizations at the Protective and Social Services Committee meeting today, through the Crime Mitigation Grant.
The Crime Mitigation Grant is a pilot project allowing for limited capital funding of project proposals by residents, businesses, not for profits, associations and charities within the City of Grande Prairie to mitigate crime-related concerns.
The City of Grande Prairie is hosting in-person and online information sessions on September 3 and 4 for the community to learn more about two upcoming Community Supportive Housing projects.
Applications are now open for the 2020-2021 Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council (YAC).
YAC is open for 14-24 year olds of all experiences and backgrounds who want to inspire, effect change and have an impact on their community through advocacy and policy-making.
The City of Grande Prairie is proud to accept a $26,000 donation from the Canadian Medical Association Foundation (CMAF). The funds will be delivered to the city thanks to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations, the result of a collaboration between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the CMAF.
The funds are being used locally to enable our community to better support and assist those experiencing homelessness in Grande Prairie.
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