By Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society

may 18

Sole Survivors Walk-A-Thon: Blackfalds students leaving footprints on the road ahead

May 10, 2022 | 2:03 PM

Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society is thrilled to be partnering with Blackfalds Family & Community Support Services, the Town of Blackfalds and local schools for an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for essential support services at the upcoming Sole Survivors Walk-A-Thon, May 18 in Blackfalds.

The event is being held in conjunction with Victim & Survivors of Crime Week (May 15 – May 21) as an opportunity to recognize victims and witnesses of crime and trauma and the challenges and journeys they face.

On Wednesday, May 18, students from Iron Ridge Junior Campus and St. Gregory Catholic School will walk together for the cause, collecting pledges to support and raise awareness for both Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society and Blackfalds Family & Community Support Services.

CAVWSS is a non-profit registered charity organization that supports victims and witnesses of crime and tragedy and helps individuals and families bridge the gap from hurt to hope through professional and compassionate provision of direct support, information, referral and education. Trained staff and advocates are available 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure victims and witnesses do not have to face their journey alone.

Blackfalds Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) FCSS offers support and services that include community programs and courses, community group support, Food Bank information, employment support, interagency meetings, subsidized programs, and information and referral services. FCSS also provides preventative social programming and activities that use proactive, strength-based, and intentional strategies to help individuals, families and communities develop skills required to form a strong sense of self, resulting in the ability to build healthy relationships with others.

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To learn more about these organizations or to learn how you can help make a difference visit: www.victimsupport.ca and www.blackfalds.ca/p/family-community-support-services.

(Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society PSA)