Homelessness and poverty impact every community, and those affected can include individuals, families, youth, seniors, visible minorities and people with disabilities.
In any municipality, including Leduc, the social programs and services necessary to support the local population are constantly evolving. Leduc cares about its vulnerable residents and provides diverse services to support vulnerable people in our community, including:
- Funding support positions: Community Safety Officer, Police and Crisis Team RCMP member position, and FCSS Life Safety and Navigation Coordinators.
- Helping individuals connect with and reach available services unique to their situation based on a full assessment of need.
- Providing regular referrals to support services like counselling, family violence prevention, addiction and recovery supports, LGBTQ2S+ resources, Alberta Works and the Family Resource Network.
- Providing access to subsidized programs such as transit, recreation assistance, short-term counselling and utility arrears.
- Providing specific outreach support to families, seniors, youth and the unhoused in our community.
- Activating an Extreme Weather Plan during times of extreme cold, heat or poor air quality, providing temporary daytime relief at public buildings and enhancing the FCSS support process by working proactively with those in crisis to create safety plans, navigate support systems, and access safety supplies.
- Installing a water fill station on Main Street in the summer months using a fire hydrant to provide access to clean, safe water.
- Participating in a partnership with the Leduc Housing Foundation and neighbouring municipalities to support the Gaetz Landing housing project, adding 24 more one-bedroom units to the complex.
- Partnering on opportunities for affordable housing on 5404 47 Street (Wahkohtowin).
- Providing funding through our Grants to Organizations program to local social services organizations that provide support to the most vulnerable population in Leduc.
- Partnering with the Family Resource Network (FRN) to deliver high-quality preventative and early intervention services and support to families with children 0-18 years old, with the aim to build strength and resiliency.
