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Shalom Counselling Centre would like to extend great appreciation to Wood Shed Axe Throwing for the hosting of a third party fundraiser in support of good mental health and wellness. The Axe of Charity, 2022 Real Estate Axe Throwing Tournament and Sponsorship Challenge, raised a total of $8,495.00. Additional thanks to Twisted Steel Blacksmithing for donating a custom made Damascus steel axe trophy and MR MIKES (Red Deer) restaurant for their donation of $300 in gift cards for the top two teams raising the greatest sponsorship. Finally, an overwhelming thank you to all participating real estate teams, including Royal LePage Network Realty Corp., Red Key Realty, Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty and Re/Max real estate central alberta - Innisfail. All revenues raised will go directly to support counselling subsidies for Shalom clients.

Initiating a third party fundraiser is just another way you can help Shalom help our community. Size doesn’t matter, your activity or event can be as little or as big as you like. With Shalom Counselling Centre’s endorsement you can host a BBQ, a car or dog wash, an ice cream social, bake sale or a pancake breakfast. Your imagination is your only fundraising limitation. Recruit some family, friends, neighbours or colleagues at work, and get your fundraising party started. With reports of mental health challenges now affecting one third of Canadians, combined with Shalom receiving a one third increase in inquiries for counselling services, the need hasn’t been greater. Your contribution will directly support subsidized counselling sessions, ensuring counselling services are financially accessible to all. For event guidelines and endorsement just reach out to Grant Damsgaard at Shalom Counselling Centre, [email protected] or call 403.342.0339

Recently we received multiple donations totalling $3,500 in response to our $10,000 Donation Matching Challenge.

Please note that Shalom's Facebook account has been compromised and unfortunately we have had to delete our account. Be sure to look for us again in 30 days! We will continue to keep you posted as to when we will be active again.

Shalom Counselling Centre is excited to announce that we received a Silver in the Business Community Votes Red Deer 2022! Thank you to the community for supporting us, it is a privilege to serve you.

We have good news, and bad news ;) The BAD NEWS is Shalom has outgrown its facilities...The GOOD NEWS is that Shalom is building! In fact, the Sod Turning for the new facility is at NOON on Friday, 24th June 2022. Learn how you can be part of this incredible $2M project!

If you would like to donate your bottles, proceeds will go to Shalom Counselling Centre. You will a find blue bin at Clearview Market Square (by the Mobile gas station), and another in the new Timberlands Station commercial development, Thomlison Ave & 55th Street (highway 11) next to the Tim Horton’s drive through. Or Cosmos Bottle Depot at 7428—49 Avenue. Thank you for your support!

We all know giving helps others, whether we volunteer, offer emotional support to those around us or donate to charities. But did you know that the warm and fuzzy feeling you get from helping others is actually good for you?