Riseup Society Alberta

Bruce LeCren of the Beaumont Dart League stopped by the office to drop off a cheque for Riseup Society Alberta.  Thanks for thinking of us – we appreciate your generosity!

                                          Incredible excitement as over 300 riders took part in the 3rd annual Motorcycle Ride for Mom event put on by Blackjack’s Roadhouse in Nisku.  Proceeds of the 50/50 draw were earmarked for Riseup and […]

Blackjack’s will be giving the proceeds of their 50/50 draw before the ride begins to Riseup Society Alberta.  Proceeds of the ride itself will be going to Edmonton Domestic Violence Shelters Engage providing support for those impacted by domestic violence.   Riseup will also be at one of the pit stops providing snacks and water and information […]

We enjoyed great music, food and dancing at this fundraiser for Riseup Society Alberta.  MANY thanks to Blackjack’s Roadhouse for all their help in hosting this fun, fun, fun event!

Join us February 23, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Blackjacks Roadhouse in Nisku for a night of great music, great food and auction items. Tickets $25.00 and all proceeds support Riseup Society Alberta.  Go to blackjacksroadhouse.com for tickets.

Donna Chen of Tim Horton’s in Leduc presents Erna Carter, Executive Director with a cheque for $7500.  These funds were raised during the Smile Cookie Campaign held last November – 100% of the proceeds of Smile Cookies sold at her 4 Tim Horton’s locations was donated to Riseup Society Alberta.  Thank you Donna, your ongoing […]

Thanks to all who came out for a delicious breakfast at the Royal Executive Hotel in Nisku.  We were moved by the story of Namrata Gill, a survivor of domestic abuse who is now an Edmonton Police Service constable.  She shared the story of her abusive situation and why it isn’t always that easy to […]

It was indeed a chilly cook off in Leduc on Saturday!  Riseup Board member Jeana Schuurman, Executive Director Erna Carter and Jeana’s grandma served pumpkin and apple pie slices and distributed promotional materials about the work of Riseup Society Alberta at Leduc’s annual Chili-Eh Cookoff.  It was a good day and we enjoyed meeting with […]