Summer Newsletter Foundations For Life: 2024
Foundations For Life: Encouraging, Equipping, and Empowering Students
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Dear Friends of Foundations For Life,
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As the sunny days of summer have arrived, so we are, and we are delighted to bring you the latest updates and highlights from Foundations For Life. Here’s a glimpse into what’s been unfolding and what lies ahead.
What's new at Foundations for Life
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Expanded Services: We are thrilled to announce an expansion of our services aimed at providing even more comprehensive support as per your needs. Our Foundations for Life program remains at the heart of our efforts, designed to encourage, equip, and empower students, parents, families, and educators with essential knowledge of human development, dignity, and healthy relationship foundations.
Presentations Overview: Our free health class presentations are now available from K-12 across the Peace Region. These presentations align with the AB education curriculum, equipping students with vital life skills through awareness of human development and dignity, and a focus on healthy relationships.
Some of the Highlighted Presentation Examples:
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Body Value and Boundaries (Grades K-6): Celebrate body awareness and boundaries through interactive activities, reinforcing positive self-image and safety principles.
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Red, Yellow, and Green Lights; Screen Time Safety Skills (Grades 2-3): Educate on safe internet usage with a traffic light system, emphasizing digital safety strategies and the role of a safety team.
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Drivers Ed for the Internet (Grades 4-6): Teach internet safety akin to driver's education, covering safe browsing, passwords, and recognizing online dangers.
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Puberty and Reproductive Anatomy (Grades 5-6): Provide age-appropriate education on puberty changes and reproductive health, fostering understanding and confidence.
Community Events: Join us for upcoming community events designed to foster connection and fun. From engaging workshops to outdoor activities, there's something for everyone. Keep an eye on our website Events section for more details.
August 2024 Bottle Donation Drive for Foundations for Life: We are delighted to share that Foundations for Life has been selected as the beneficiary of Aquatera's Bottle Donation Program for August 2024. Your participation can make a significant impact on our work. Simply drop off your recyclable items, including bottles, at any of the following locations: Aquatera Eco Centre, Aquatera Landfill, or Recycle Plus I and Recycle Plus II bottle depots. Your generous contribution will directly support our initiatives. Drop your items in the designated Aquatera Bottle Donation Bin and carry on with your day, knowing that you've played a vital role in making a positive difference. Thank you for your support!
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Celebrating Success: In this edition, we are proud to share that during the 2023-24 school year, a total of 2,696 students benefited from Foundations for Life. Our presentations reached schools across the city of Grande Prairie, the county of Grande Prairie, and the Peace Region, including Christian, Catholic, public, private, and home school systems. We also conducted presentations for community and parent groups.
2024 Golf Tournament Recap: Our 2024 Golf Tournament was a resounding success! It was a beautiful day for golfing, and we are grateful to everyone who participated. The weather was perfect, the golfers had a great time, and even our volunteers enjoyed themselves. Laughter filled the air, making it a memorable event.
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A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the golfers, dinner attendees, sponsors, and donors! Together, we raised an impressive $14,000 for Foundations for Life. Your support enables us to continue educating students and others on human development, dignity, and healthy relationship foundations and so much more.
Foundations for Life:
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Foundations for Life is a grassroots organization that thrives on the generous engagement and support from our Donors and Members. This ongoing support allows us to continue our school presentations and other efforts in our local community and beyond.
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Donors: Our Donors are individuals and businesses who believe in giving everyone a Voice, helping them realize their Value, and fostering a Vision for their future. They support us through one-time or recurring monthly donations, ensuring we can continue this essential work.
Members: Our Members play a crucial role by paying a yearly membership fee to our Society and having voting rights at our Annual General Meeting. They provide valuable feedback, vote for Board Members, and help guide our growth and adaptation.
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Please consider becoming a Donor or Member to support our mission. We are grateful for all the support we receive and aim to expand our reach beyond Grande Prairie as we grow online.
Click here to donate (Donate Now) or e-transfer at: finance@myfoundations.ca
Click here to become a Member (Membership)
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Upcoming Events:
Fall Banquet: Save the date for our Fall Fundraising Banquet on October 5, 2024, at Bear Creek Golf Course. Stay tuned for more details later this summer.
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Tips for a Thriving Summer:
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Stay Active: Embrace outdoor activities to energize body and mind.
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Stay Hydrated: Keep cool with plenty of water throughout the day.
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Set Goals: Use this season for personal growth and self-improvement.
Join Our Community:
Stay connected and inspired through our social media channels:
Contact Us:
For inquiries, donations or support, reach out to us:
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Email: office@myfoundations.ca
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Phone: 780-538-3344
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Address: PO Box 23008, Grande Prairie RPO Prairie Mall, AB, T8V 6X2
Thank you for being an integral part of Foundations for Life. We are committed to supporting your journey towards growth and success. Here's to a fantastic summer ahead!
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Warm regards,
The Foundations for Life Team
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