SACE - Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton

Support survivors—and you could win Dad the ride of a lifetime by entering the Get Carried Away for a Cause contest.

HOW TO ENTER

You can enter by:
• Signing up for the SACE newsletter at sace.ca, or

• Making an optional donation during the contest period at sace.ca/takeaction

Donations are completely optional and do not improve your chances of winning.

Donations and newsletter sign-ups received between June 1 and June 30, 2026, will be entered to win. Limit of one (1) entry per person, regardless of entry type.

Contest runs June 1–30, 2026 (11:59 PM MST)

PRIZE:
One (1) hot air balloon experience (~$600 CAD) + gift pack. No cash value or substitutions.

WINNER SELECTION:
One (1) winner will be selected by random draw on or about July 2, 2026, only if the Out In The Open campaign raises a minimum of $10,000 between June 1 and June 30, 2026.

If the $10,000 fundraising threshold is not met during the contest period, no draw will be conducted.

A skill-testing question is required to claim the prize.

Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

Personal information will be used only for contest administration unless otherwise consented to.

By entering, participants agree to the Official Rules and SACE's final decisions.
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Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Older adults deserve to live with dignity, respect, and safety. Yet elder abuse can take many forms—including emotional, financial, physical, and sexual abuse—and often goes unnoticed.

Learning the signs is one way we can all help create safer communities for older adults.

Visit our resource to learn more about recognizing elder abuse and supporting older adults: https://www.sace.ca/learn/supporting-older-adults/

Our friends at ACT are facing funding cuts, and we wanted to take a moment to share some love for the important work they do.

Human trafficking is complex, and no two situations are the same. ACT supports survivors with a survivor-centred approach, meeting people where they are and walking alongside them on their journey to safety.

Organizations like ACT make a real difference in our communities, and their work deserves to be seen and supported.

If you haven't already, please give them a follow, engage with their posts, and help spread the word about the incredible impact they have every day.

https://www.weareact.org/case-for-support

Join the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton and provide critical, trauma-informed support to children and youth (ages 3–17) who have experienced sexual abuse, as well as their families. This role includes crisis intervention, ongoing therapy, and collaboration with community partners to ensure survivors receive the care they deserve.

You’ll deliver a mix of in-person and virtual counselling, support group programming, and play a key role in strengthening services for young survivors in our community.

If you’re passionate about making an impact and bringing compassionate, evidence-informed care to this work, we want to hear from you.

To learn more and apply, https://www.sace.ca/child-and-youth-counsellor/

SACE is a certified Living Wage employer

Volunteers are the cornerstone of our agency, which began as a grassroots volunteer phone line in 1975. ☎

Throughout our evolution, the Support and Information Line (SIL) and the volunteers who answer the calls have remained at the centre of our agency and its values.

We are currently accepting volunteer applications for our fall 2026 training!

During the 70 hours of crisis line training, we will cover topics including:
💜 Sexual violence core facts and definitions and sexual assault within the criminal code
💜 Anti-oppression
💜 Colonialism
💜 Trauma
💜 Communication and support skills
💜 Self-care and boundaries
and much more!

Submit your application by August 2, 2026.

Learn more about this valuable training and volunteer opportunity and apply today at sace.ca/volunteer.

A bear-y important visit.

Minister Searle Turton from the Ministry of Child & Family Services visited the SACE office during Sexual Violence Awareness Month to learn more about our programs and the services we provide in support of survivors.

We appreciate the opportunity to share our work and express gratitude to Minister Turton for sustained government support, which helps ensure these essential services remain accessible, responsive, and available to those who need them most.

Thank you to everyone who has sponsored or purchased a bear in support of our campaign 🧸💛 Some of you have already shared some bear-y cute names:

• Beary White
• Bearington
• Bearoncé
• Hope
• Albeart Einstein

Now we want to know… what would YOU name yours?

Drop your best name ideas in the comments

Purchase or sponsor a bear in support of survivors today at sace.ca/takeaction.

Join our band of bears and help support survivors. Visit one of our friend locations to purchase a bear. Check the campaign link in bio for location details.

sace.ca/takeaction