Odyssey House

Happy 2021 Everyone! May your stresses and worries along with the challenges this year disappear. May the lessons we’ve learned and the sweet moments we’ve shared be all that remains. May the only thing contagious about your New Year’s be laughter. And may we all enjoy the sounds of busy-streets and smiles from strangers once more in 2021 ... Our 24/7 Emergency Shelter is operational and available for anyone who might need help during this time. If you are or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, and in need of help please call our crisis line at 780-532-2672. #holidayseason #holiday #NYE #newyears #newyearseve #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #communitysupport #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor #odysseyhousegp #odysseyhouse

Merry Christmas from our house to yours! We are especially grateful for all our amazing team members working today to support the women and children staying in our emergency shelter. Our 24/7 Emergency Shelter is operational and available for anyone who might need help during this time. If you are or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, and in need of help please call our crisis line at 780-532-2672.... #holidayseason #holiday #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasiscoming #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #communitysupport #elves #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor #odysseyhousegp #odysseyhouse See more

Our Administrative Office will be closed Christmas Day (Dec.25th), Boxing Day (Dec.28th in Lieu of Dec.26th) and New Years Day (Jan. 1st), over the holidays. We recognize as a shelter sometimes staying home isn’t always staying safe. Our 24/7 Emergency Shelter is operational and available for anyone who might need help during this time. Merry Christmas If you are or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, and in need of help please call our crisis line at... 780-532-2672. #holidayseason #holiday #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasiscoming #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #communitysupport #elves #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor #odysseyhousegp #odysseyhouse

Thank you to @mnpllp for their generous donation this holiday season. Normally their team comes together to celebrate with a Christmas Party, due to Covid-19 that wasn’t possible this year. Instead they choose to put those funds towards a community based organization, and we were the lucky recipients. They’re holiday funds will go towards helping moms and children accessing Odyssey House services. ... #mnpllp #mnp #mnpgrandeprairie #albertastrong #albertawomensshelters #equalityandempowerment #odysseyhousegp #familyviolenceprevention #domesticviolenceawareness #enddomesticviolence #familyviolenceawareness #covid19 #supportlocal #christmasgiving #grateful #womenandchildrensshelter #odysseyhousegp

Thank you to @bigcountry931fm for everything thing you guys do for the Peace Region. The Big Country Toy Box supports children & youth in our community over the holiday season. They were able to support over 14 groups along with school sponsored programs. Odyssey House is incredibly grateful to have been chosen as a recipient of this campaign. We are very happy to have received gifts and holiday essentials for our Odyssey House family. ... #albertastrong #albertawomensshelters #equalityandempowerment #bigcountry #bigcountry931 #radiograndeprairie #Womenandchildrensshelter #odysseyhousegp #familyviolenceprevention #domesticviolenceawareness #enddomesticviolence #familyviolenceawareness #covid19 #supportlocal

Today, like many others we take a moment of silence, proudly display our poppy’s in honour of those who gave their life to protect our freedoms. Our Administrative Office is closed in observance of Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020. We will be back in office at 8:00 am on Thursday, November 12th, 2020. Our 24 hour Emergency Shelter remains operational even during Stat holidays, to provide safety to families fleeing domestic violence. Thank you to our tea...m members who are working today. We encourage anyone facing immediate danger to call 911. If you suspect that someone’s life may be in danger, please call 911. To speak to someone call our 24-7 crisis line at 1-780-532-2672. As much as many of us are isolating for public health directives, & taking a day of solitude in respect for veterans and military families, there are still many reasons to pay attention to the wellbeing of those in your community #genderbasedviolenceawareness ##equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #veterans #remembranceday #militaryproud #canadianarmedforces #alberta #poppy #rememberanceday #canada

Find your purple & save the date! You don't want to miss #GoPurpleAB day in Alberta. It is an opportunity for you, your friends, family & business to show support for #FamilyViolencePreventionMonth #impactgrandeprairie #impactgpevents #odysseyhousegp #gopurple

It is with deep sadness that the Breakfast with the Guys Committee is announcing the cancelation of this years breakfast. Collectively we have agreed that due to the Covid-19 pandemic and given the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services regulations and direction from Dr. Dena Hinshaw, it would not be possible to safely proceed with this years event. We are hopeful that next year 2021 we will be able to gather again, and continuing to work together in ending violence... against women and gender based violence. We want to sincerely thank our community for your continued support. Remember that November is Prevention of Family Violence month Impact Grande Prairie will be supporting our community for local Covid-19 safe events that will still be taking place across the city in the next month! We will be sharing their details soon, you can also click on them to learn how you can participate! Thank you to all our wonderful BWTG Committee members, for their time and dedication as this was not a decision made lightly! #bwtg #bwtggp #fvpm #mensevents #domesticviolenceawareness #genderbasedviolenceawareness #mentorship #learnwheretoturn #gopurpleab #ReachoutSpeakOut #nexgenmen #pacegp #pacecentregp #genderbasedviolenceawareness #odysseyhousegp #equalityandempowerment #impactgp

Odyssey House hopes your family Thanksgiving was as wonderful as ours.The shelter was decorated with festive displays on the white board and dinning room area. Gift bags were made up for the kids and moms with some holiday goodies, donated from the community. Turkey was hot from the oven, with all the fixings & desert for supper! We had grill cheese & tomato sandwiches on sourdough bread and fruit for lunch! A weekend of yummy food and full bellies! It’s been a grate...ful weekend at the shelter for all resident and our amazing team. Thank you to everyone who donated, and all our team members who worked this past holiday weekend. . . #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #donations #communitysupport #holidayseason #thegiftofgiving #thanksgiving #halloween #holidayseason #seasonofgratitude I’m #domesticviolenceawareness See more

November 1, 2020, at the Bullets & Broadheads Shooting Center in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Join their team as they set for a charity shoot to raise funds for the us. All proceeds will go to supporting women and children in need of safety and our services. Amanda Lynn has past experiences with domestic violence and therefore supports this event with a personal connection. ... Come out and join in the fun and meet Amanda Lynn Mayhew from the TV Series THAT Hunting Girl who will be in the area during that timeline filming a show and hunting. 11 AM CST - 5 PM CST Firearm shoot does not include rentals or ammunition. Prizes available for the winners. (memberships, gear, and clothing) 50/50 draw

Thank you to MLA Tracy Allard for proclaiming November Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta ! Follow Impact Grande Prairie to learn more on how to get involved and support ending family violence in your community this month! #FamilyViolencePreventionMonth #impactgrandeprairie #impactgpevents #GoPurpleAB #odysseyhousegp #impactgp #familyviolenceawareness... https://fb.watch/1wizFKZGMx/

We are so grateful to Shay Garnett & her family for their incredible donation to our emergency shelter. They have helped provide thanksgiving dinner for all the residents at Odyssey House! Thank you so much for spreading your thanksgiving spirit to us! #donations #communitysupport #albertastrong #grateful #volunteering #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #community #volunteeringopportunities #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors

The holiday season is in full swing at Odyssey House. As soon as our turkey weekend #thanksgiving is complete we will be preparing for the upcoming Christmas Season. Every year we support families who have fled or are fleeing violence and are in need of supports with our Adopt a Family Program. Last year we were able to support 77 families with $14,050.00 worth of gifts, groceries, and holiday items in the in the Grande Prairie area. One mother commented, I am just ama...zed at the generosity and graciousness of this community. Nowhere that I have lived before was this amazing to those needing help. If you or anyone you know is interested in sponsoring local families to create some holiday magic please email [email protected] or call 1-780-538-1332 for more information regarding sponsorship of a family . . . #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #adoptafamily #communitysupport #holidayseason #thegiftofgiving #thanksgiving #halloween #holidayseason #domesticviolenceawareness #spreadingchristmascheer #christmas #hanukkah #holidays

Our Community came together on Sunday, November 1st to Proclaim the month as Family Violence Prevention month! Thank you to the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 & the Reeve, Leanne Beaupre for their support! https://www.youtube.com/watch

The Equality Wheel describes the qualities involved in healthy relationships. The equality wheel shows the changes needed for perpetrators of violence to move from being abusive to a non-abusive partnership. It is best used opposite the Power & Control Wheel (Duluth Model) that Public Education Support Worker, Taylor reviewed in our previous videos. Keep your & open, for more Public Education videos. #publiceducation #publiceducationmatters #equalityandempowerment #stati...stics #education #data #analyticaldata #knowledgeispower #statisticscanada #familyviolenceprevention #domesticviolenceawareness #enddomesticviolence #educationispower #educationendsstigma #educationendsviolence #familyviolenceawareness See more

Big thank you to @tommygunsbarber For their pretty great donation! They were able to support us with kids hair cuts and a whole bag of pomade #haircuts #tommygunsbarbershop #tommygunsbarber #donations #communitysupport #equalityandempowerment #odysseyhousegp #womensshelter #grateful #womenandchildrensshelter #community #babies #volunteeringopportunities #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors

Sunday, Nov 1st is around the corner Make sure to connect with @Bullets & Broadheads Shooting Center or on their website bulletin Broadheads.ca to reserve your spot in the upcoming charity shoot Bullets and Broadheads Shooting Center Charity Shoot. Celebrity guest Amanda Lynn Mayhew - That Hunting Girl from the TV series That Hunting Girl has past experience with domestic violence and therefore supports this event with a personal connection. Come out and join in the fu...n and meet Amanda Lynn Mayhew who will bring in the area filming. Join us from 9 am -3pm with all proceeds supporting local families fleeing domestic violence. All Alberta Health Services regulations have been put in place for the event to make sure it is Covid-19 safe! If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, we are here to help call our 24 crisis line at 780-532-2672. #fundraiser #communitysupport #albertastrong #grateful #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #charityshoot #thathuntinggirl #amandalynnmayhew #bulletsandbroadheads #bulletsnbroadheads #womenandchildrensshelter #community #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors

The Community Support Program for One to One support is still actively operating with client’s choice of in person social distanced meetings or online virtually options. If you or someone you know needs supports and/ or a referral to our programming please contact Community Support Manager, Heather Ferguson at 780-538-1332 X 108 or 780-814-1428 or by email [email protected]. As of March 2020, we had to temporarily cancel our weekly support groups. Our Community Suppo...rt team has been worked very hard and eventually was able to remotely offer digital/virtual support groups. We are excited to announce we can return to holding in person support groups. There will be a limit of 10 people for each group to maintain social distancing practices. Those wishing to attend will need to pre-register to reserve space, if you have not pre-registered, we cannot guarantee space but will accept drop-in’s as space allows. Participants will be asked Covid-19 screening questions and have temperature taken upon arrival in order to attend. *Childcare will be available for those attending in person groups (Please keep in mind screening and temperature will be completed for children as well) For those interested in reserving a space for any future dates in October/November please call 780-538-1332X108 to reserve or if you have any questions related to groups or our support group safety practices. Schedule: Abuse Group Wednesday 6pm-8pm Self-Esteem Group Thursday 6pm-8pm Parenting Group is on hold temporarily (as we replace and train new support workers) ***Once we return to in person groups, we will no longer be having group via zoom, if there are people who are still unable or uncomfortable with in person group they can contact our Community Support team and we will see about options to support your need. If there becomes a need for additional group dates to support the number of people accessing and maintain social distancing we will review, and potentially add additional groups of those that are needed to accommodate. Please note that we are currently in the process of hiring new Community Support Workers and onboarding a new Trauma Counsellor. In recognition of theses changes if you are having difficulty reaching a previous team member please contact the Community Support Manager directly and we will ensure you are connected to the correct supports.

Did you guys know our community partner Impact Grande Prairie are a partnered charity with Swan City Rotary Club Lotteries & Swan City Rotary Club for this years #CarsforChristmas ?! The program is meant to give ticket buyers some extra holiday cheer, while also helping out those less fortunate throughout the Peace Region. Make sure to give their website a click and support your community! https://carsforchristmas.com/

We are very excited for amandalynnmayhew & Bullets & Broadheads Shooting Center in Grande Prairie as they host a #charityshoot with proceeds benefiting our Emergency & Second Stage Shelter! Check out the event & how to register now in the linked event! #thathuntinggirl #chairty #Charityshooting #bulletsandbroadheads #amandalynnmayhew #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womensandchildrensshelter #odysseyhousegp #communitysupport #domesticviolenceawareness

Our team is proud to be an ally to #orangeshirtday Orange Shirt Day brings Education and bring awareness to Canadians of all ages about the residential school system and the impact it has had on Canada’s Indigenous communities. We proudly wore our orange & attended the event at Muskoseepi Park where a new bench has been placed to commemorate Orange Shirt Day. The event included a beautiful fire ceremony, along with tea dance drummers! Thank you to the Grande Prairie Aboriginal Circle of Services , City of Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie Friendship Centre , Grande Prairie Regional College GPRC and many others who helped honor today.

We are reaching out to the community for support to gain the following donation item: Womens & Children’s Winter Clothing, Accessorizes & Shoes! If you don’t have this item available to donate, feel free to help out by sharing our post! #sharepost #sharethelove Our donation times are Monday’s 9:00 am -12:00 noon & Wednesday’s or Friday’s 12:00 noon - 4:00pm. Please contact us if you need to arrange a drop off time not listed. You can reach us at [email protected] ...or by phone at 780-538-1332 X. 144 or 780-296-5403. As always we are beyond grateful for the support of our community Thank You! . . #donations #communitysupport #albertastrong #grateful #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #community #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors See more

Public Education is back! We have missed our community so much these last few months and we are excited to announce that we will be picking back up where we left off. We know things may look a little different this year, and thats okay! We are happy to share that we are available for online and in-person programming, whichever suits your needs bests (proper PPE will be worn if in person). If you are interested in having Odyssey House deliver school programming this year,... feel free to connect with us via email at [email protected] or by phone at 780-897-8543. We will also be sending out our school flyer in a couple weeks to each of your schools with information around our programs. If you have any questions or concerns around how this will look this year, please reach out to us! We are all in this together, cant wait to see you all! #publiceducation #publiceducationmatters #equalityandempowerment #statistics #education #data #analyticaldata #knowledgeispower #statisticscanada #familyviolenceprevention #domesticviolenceawareness #enddomesticviolence #educationispower #educationendsstigma #educationendsviolence #familyviolenceawareness

Happy Monday Grande Prairie! We wanted to pop on and give a quick highlight of some of our elementary level presentations.We offer presentations on Bullying & Harassment, Self Esteem, Expressing Healthy Emotions & more. Taylor’s review is on some programming designed for grades 4 through 6. If you are interested in having Odyssey House deliver school programming this year, feel free to connect with us via email at [email protected] or by phone at 780-897-8543. We ha...ve the ability to present online or in person with proper PPE! If you have any questions or concerns around how this will look this year, please reach out to us! We are all in this together, keep your & open, for more Public Education videos! #publiceducation #publiceducationmatters #equalityandempowerment #statistics #education #data #knowledgeispower #statisticscanada #familyviolenceprevention #domesticviolenceawareness #enddomesticviolence #educationispower #educationendsstigma #educationendsviolence #familyviolenceawareness

On September 30th, Odyssey House is going Orange! We wear orange shirts in remembrance and honour of those who attended residential schools The date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools, and because it is an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullying policies for the coming school year. It also gives teachers time to plan events that will include children, as we want to ensure that we are passing the story and learning on to the next generations. #orangeshirtday #orangeshirtday2020 #everychildmatters #everychildmatters #equalityandempowerment #empowerment #womensshelter #domesticviolenceawareness

Big, Big Thank You to Todd Russell GP Window Washing Co! Todd Russell This is the second time this company has donated their time & services to support our Emergency and Second Stage Shelter with our exterior window cleaning of the buildings. This service helps out our facilities team greatly! We are so grateful to local community members and teams that make time to give back to us. ... #donations #communitysupport #albertastrong #grateful #toddrussellgpwindowwashingco #windowwashingcompanies #volunteering #toddrussell #toddrussellgp #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #community #volunteeringopportunities #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors

Did you know intimate partner violence can be more than physical harm ? Public Education is back and sharing a quick review of the power & control wheel. The wheel outlines many ways that someone can express power over another Individual [(Physical, Psychological/Emotional, Verbal, Sexual, Spiritual/Cultural, Financial, Destruction of Property or Pets) Tracy,2016]. Keep your & open, Public Education will be sharing the Equality Wheel > Highlighting Healthy Relationship practices!

Our Emergency shelter recently has had several smaller guests (babies). We were in serious need of baby monitors for mother’s staying with us. After connecting with our community we were unable to get baby monitors donated directly. But @lafleurcabinets inquired about making an incredible monetary donation allowing us to purchase the needed baby monitors, formula, diapers and more! Thank you so much for helping take care of our house #donations #communitysupport #equalityandempowerment #lafleurcabinets #odysseyhousegp #lafleurcabinetscountertops #womensshelter #grateful #womenandchildrensshelter #community #babies #volunteeringopportunities #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors

Were Hiring We are looking to add a few team members in Facilities, Community Support and Client support. To apply simply click on the link below and submit your cover letter and resume through our website. https://www.odysseyhouse.ca/about/careers/ .... . . #werehiring #werehiringnow #community #jointheteam #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #communitysupport #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor

On November 1, 2020 from 11 AM - 5 PM at Grande Prairies Bullets & Broadheads Shooting Center Bullets & Broadheads Shooting Center , join their team as they set for a charity shoot to raise funds for our organization! Come out and join in the fun and meet Amanda Lynn Mayhew Amanda Lynn Mayhew - That Hunting Girlfrom the TV Series That Hunting Girl who will be in the area during that timeline filming a show and hunting. There will be prizes for the winners as well as a 50/...50 draw! . . #thathuntinggirl #charityshoot #charityshooting #bulletsandbroadheads #amandalynnmayhew #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #communitysupport #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor See more

Hello Grande Prairie, We are sad to announce the cancellation of our Annual Golf Tournament for 2020! The committee, Sunrise House & Odyssey House felt we had a responsibility to put the safety of our community first. That being said we want to thank all our community partners who support this fundraiser year, after year! We could not be more grateful for your support, and we are hopeful to plan an amazing tournament for you all in 2021 ! ... #odysseyhousegp #sunrisehousegp #GPYESS #equalityandempowerment #odysseyhousesunrisehouseannualgolftournament #communitysupport #grandeprairiealberta #womensshelter #womensandchildrensshelter #youthshelter #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #genderbasedviolence #youthhomelessness #youthhomelessnessawareness

Madi is back this week with How to Help this program is for community members and or businesses looking to help friends or family who might be in an unhealthy relationship, for anyone who is looking to gain more knowledge on how to support individuals experience or fleeing unhealthy relationships. This program identifies warning signs for both perpetrators of violence and victims experiencing violence, it defines what abuse is and what it might look like, and ultimately th...e best ways to be supportive of the individual who may be experiencing abuse. Keep your & open, for more Public Education videos! #publiceducation #publiceducationmatters #equalityandempowerment #statistics #education #data #knowledgeispower #statisticscanada #familyviolenceprevention #domesticviolenceawareness #enddomesticviolence #educationispower #educationendsstigma #educationendsviolence #familyviolenceawareness

The GP Shoulder to Shoulder Garage has moved their GRAND OPENING to participate in #Neighbourday Be sure to check out their space and see what your neighborhood is up too on September 19th! Check out Grande Prairie Neighbourhood Associations for more details on Neighbour Day 2020 & for details on how to enter the community Scavenger Hunt! #gpshouldertoshouldergarage #gpstsg #grandeprairieshouldertoshouldergarage #grandeprairieneighbourhoodassociations #gpneighbourhoodassociations #neighborhood #neighboursday2020 #communitysupport #grandopening #GrandePrairie #albertastrong #equalityandempowerment

We are reaching out to the community for support to gain the following donation item: diapers & pull ups sizes 5-6 #diapers , Pumpkins & Carving Kit’s for the children at Odyssey House. #pumpkin #pumpkincarving If you don’t have this item available to donate, feel free to help out by sharing our post! Our donation times are Monday’s 9:00 am -12:00 noon & Wednesday’s or Friday’s 12:00 noon - 4:00pm. Please contact us if you need to arrange a drop off time not listed. ... You can reach us at [email protected] or by phone at 780-538-1332 X. 144 or 780-296-5403. As always we are beyond grateful for the support of our community Thank You! . . #donations #communitysupport #albertastrong #grateful #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #community #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors See more

Interested in working with Odyssey House ?!? We are currently looking for individuals to join our team that double as ambassadors for the mission and vision of what Odyssey House stands for. Check out the link to our website and apply online today! https://www.odysseyhouse.ca/about/careers/

The holiday season is in full swing at Odyssey House. As soon as our turkey weekend #thanksgiving is complete we will be preparing for the upcoming Christmas Season. Every year we support families who have fled or are fleeing violence and are in need of supports with our Adopt a Family Program. Last year we were able to support 77 families with $14,050.00 worth of gifts, groceries, and holiday items in the in the Grande Prairie area. One mother commented, I am just ama...zed at the generosity and graciousness of this community. Nowhere that I have lived before was this amazing to those needing help. If you or anyone you know is interested in sponsoring local families to create some holiday magic please email [email protected] or call 1-780-538-1332 for more information regarding sponsorship of a family . . . #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #adoptafamily #communitysupport #holidayseason #thegiftofgiving #thanksgiving #halloween #holidayseason #domesticviolenceawareness #spreadingchristmascheer #christmas #hanukkah #holidays

We’re Hiring We are looking to add a few team members in Facilities, Community Support and Client support. To apply simply click on the link below and submit your cover letter and resume through our website. https://www.odysseyhouse.ca/about/careers/ .... . . #werehiring #werehiringnow #community #jointheteam #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #communitysupport #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor

Thank you to Filipino Association of Grande Prairie and Area last week their Board President, Neil Tuazon visited Odyssey House. We gratefully accepted their donation! We discussed our new partnership and how we can work together to support women and children in our community with safety and cultural connections! #filipinoassociationgrandeprairie #filipinoassciation #communitysupport #equalityandempowerment #albertastrong #GrandePrairie #grandeprairiealberta #communitydonations #partnership

Thank you to Executive Director, Jamie & her team at United Way Alberta Northwest (United Way) for their amazing donation with the Tools for Schools Campaign! They were able to distribute 732 backpacks stuffed with school supplies in 2019. We are so grateful for their 2020 goal of 1000 backpacks filled with school supplies all of which are distributed to families in need across the Grande Prairie area! Thank you for your commitment to our community & generosity to Odyssey House #donations #communitysupport #albertastrong #grateful #unitedway #unitedwaygp #unitedwaygrandeprairie #toolsforschools #toolsforschool #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #community #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors

The Grande Prairie Shoulder to Shoulder Garage @GPSTSGARAGE is a volunteer based, peer led program, that works towards engaging men and boys by creating a safe, non judgement space where men can work together on projects, connect and interact with positive community leaders. Odyssey House is excited to welcome them to our community and will be stopping by there open house! If your looking for a fun way to connect with your community come check out the GP STS Garage on Saturday, Sept. 12th! #shouldertoshoulder #shouldertoshouldergarage #shouldertoshouldergaragegp #gpsts #gpstsgarage #communityleadership #grandeprairie #alberta #community #communityorganization

Happy 6th Birthday to our friends 2dayfm GP , We were happy to come celebrate COVID-SAFE-STYLE in your parking lot for lunch today! They had yummy food from Cool Cat Grilled Cheese , Fry Factory, Fast Franks , @CurryinAHurry, Nomaste Eatery, Sno Biz Treats , Flyin Hawaiian Food Truck , & Smokin Jacks BBQ! Along with awesome tables by Fabutan & Hush Lash Studio Grande Prairie, Gateway Dentistry Group & many others! The community also had the opportunity to tour the radio stat...ion We are happy to celebrate your business and everything you guys do for the Grande Prairie Community #happybirthday #2dayfm #2dayfmgp #grandeprairie #grandeprairiealberta #communitypartners #happysixthbirthday #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #covid_19 #covd19 #canada #publicawareness See more

We are reaching out to the community for support to gain the following donation items: Nutramingen Baby Formula & New Born Diapers , Tables & Kitchen Chairs, Dressers & Drawers, Bed Frame & Slats, & a Lawn Mower If you dont have this item available to donate, feel free to help out by #reposting or sharing this post. Our donation times are Mondays 9:00 am -12:00 noon, & Wednesdays or Fridays 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm. Please contact us if you need to arrange a drop off t...ime not listed. You can reach us at [email protected] or by phone at 780-528-1332 X 144 or at 780-296-5403 and our facilities team will be happy to assist you. As always we are beyond grateful for the support of our community Thank You! . . #donations #communitysupport #albertastrong #grateful #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #odysseyhousegp #womenandchildrensshelter #YQU #grandeprairie #community #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors #grandeprairiemoms #alberta

Odyssey House recently received DfG Supreme Kits from @daysforgirls DAYS for GIRLS is an international organization that works to increase access to menstrual care and education for women. Their POD (Portable Object of Dignity) is sold at an affordable price, and is 100% reusable. You might have noticed that these kits dont look like traditional pads, the bright colours camouflage staining. The absorbent liners unfold to look like washcloths, which allows women & girls t...o use, and wash them without embarrassment, and with privacy. We are grateful to the local DfG chapter who made the kits for our women and pre-teens accessing services. #periodsintopathways #everygirleverywhereperiod #daysforgirls #daysforgirlsinternational #daysforgirlscanada #increasedaccess #menstruationmatters #thepinktax #periods #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #communitysupport #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor

Hello Grande Prairie! We wanted to provide you all with an exciting update that we are able to accept full donations again! This means we can accept soft fabric items such as clothing, towels, bed sheets etc., along with the larger or plastic based items. We just ask that you contact our facilities manager ahead of time to connect about donation drop off instructions and safety protocol. Facilities, can be reached at (780) 296-5403 or by email at [email protected]. D...uring this busy time if you have problems arranging or getting ahold of our facilities team, Please contact our Director of Communications at [email protected] or by phone at (780) 296-3380. As always we are beyond grateful for the support of our community Thank You! . . . #donations #communitysupport #albertastrong #grateful #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #community #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors

We are so grateful to the community for coming together for an incredible event to benefit Odyssey House This Friday, July 24th 1- 9 pm the Vibe.Check.Market + Event will take place! This outdoor market, will include over 30 vendors, vendors demonstrations, live music, food truck vendors, concession & more! Admission proceeds & sponsorship will be going towards supporting!!! Be sure to check its out, all COVID-19 restrictions and regulations have been accounted for and... will be followed for Public Safety ! We love you so much Peace Country #vibecheck #vibecheck2020 #vibecheckmarketandevent #grandeprairieevents #grandeprairiemoms #grandeprairie #grandeprairiealberta #yqu #connect #socialdistancing #socialdistancing2020 #communitysupportingcommunity #showyourcommunitysupport #donations #albertastrong #grateful #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors

Happy Friday Grande Prairie! We wanted to take a few minutes of your time to introduce our new Executive Director of Odyssey House, Lisa Watson. Lisa is also the Co-Chair for IMPACT Grande Prairie (formerly know as Prevention of Family Violence Network) if you havent yet, make sure to follow them on social media @preventionoffamilyviolencegp

Big Thank You to the New Horizon Co-operative they donated $1.00 for every online grocery order! We sincerely appreciate them creating this program to support us. Thank YOU for supporting women and children accessing our services, helping to give freedom, hope and safety! #donations #newhorizoncoop #newhorizoncooperative #alberta #albertaliving #albertaproud #communitysupport #albertastrong #grateful #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #community #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors

Odyssey House House had a really special holiday last week celebrating our country! How did you celebrate Canada Day during Covid? Comment below to share your stories with us! Thank you to all of our employees who are worked this holiday to support those accessing our services. ... #happycanadaday #canadaday #canada #canadaday2020 #alberta #albertaproud #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #communitysupport #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor @ Grande Prairie, Alberta See more

Did you know the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness launched Recovery for All ?!? a national campaign to end homelessness in Canada, once and for all. We are at a unique moment in time when big change is possible. Our communities and your programs and organizations have proven models to follow, that are already having success in reducing homelessness and we have a growing and powerful grassroots movement working to end homelessness. The campaign calls for a recovery plan... that shifts from managing homelessness, to ending it with housing. Change is possible now, but if we want big change, were going to have to fight for it. Will you join the movement? https://www.recoveryforall.ca/

Its Contest time > Great way to win and support local charities ! Thank you Nationwide Furniture Mattress Outlet for bring together our community to support local non-profits. If you want to win a $500.00 gift card for you, and win a $500.00 donation to your favourite local charity, follow the instructions and make sure to enter!!!

Happy Canada Day ! Our Administrative Office is closer for todays Holiday. But as always our 24 hour crisis line is open! Our team at the Emergency Shelter are here for support and to provide a safe space for those experiencing domestic/family violence. To speak with someone call our crisis line at 1 - 780-532-2672. We are here to help ! Thank you to all the members of our frontline employees who are working to support those accessing our services. ... #happycanadaday #canadaday #canada #canadaday2020 #alberta #albertaproud #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #communitysupport #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor See more

In Canada June is Indigenous History Month, this month is a time of reflection to honor the history and varied cultures of Indigenous peoples in Canada. We acknowledge the contributions, values and inspirations of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people in our country. As an organization we work to continuously learn and educate ourselves and others about the Indian Act, residential schools, the 60s scoop, the impacts of colonization, the importance of treaties and our role i...n reconciliation. Families of Sisters In Spirit www.fsismmiw.wordpress.com * Native Womens Association of Canada www.nwac.ca * Grande Prairie Friendship Centre www.gpfriendshipcenter.com * National Indigenous Womens Resource Centre www.niwrc.org * Native Counselling Services of Alberta www.ncsa.ca * T8GP (Treat 8 Grande Prairie) www.t8gp.com * Walking with Our Sisters www.walkingwithoursisters.ca #indigenoushistorymonth #indigenoushistorymonth2020 #indigenouslivesmatter #indigenouswomen #indigenous #reconciliation #equalityandempowerment #communitysupport #allyship #learningandlistening #walkingwithoursisters #t8gp #t8gpblog #nationalindigenouswomensresourcecenter #nativecounsellingservicesofalberta #gpfriendshipcentre #gpfriendshipcenter #grandeprairiefriendshipcenter #familiesofsistersinspirit #murderedandmissingindigenouswomen #mmiw #mmiwawareness #mmiwg #mmiwg2s #mmiwgt2s

Happy Final Day of Pride Month 2020!! Odyssey House is a proud Friend of the Grande Prairie Pride Society & we can not wait to celebrate at the White Party & the Pride Family Carnival later in the year! Odyssey House is trained in the Rainbow Ready Program through Sagesse , we were lucky enough to attend their webinar Rainbow Ready Community Conversation on June 25th! ... We are grateful to learn from our community members, clients and LGTBQ2S + community on how to be a supportive, safe and open ally. #grandeprairiepridesociety #pridemonth #grandeprairiepride #pridemonth2020 #equalityandempowerment #odysseyhousegp #ally #allyouneedislove #onelove #lovewins

Odyssey House is happy to congratulate IMPACT Domestic & Sexual Violence Grande Prairie on their official re-brand launch!!! We are a supporting member of this network that is comprised of local service providers committed to preventing family violence in Alberta. The network has been active in Grande Prairie since 2017 under the name Prevention of Family Violence Network Grande Prairie [PFVN].The decision to re-brand PFVN to IMPACT Grande Prairie was a result of a unanimous... decision made by the networks leadership team. Fulfilling the groups goal to align their branding with the province as a step forward in terms of modeling their work collectively and spreading consistent messaging. If you were already following them, make sure to click on their media release & give their page a follow! #IMPACTGP #Impactgrandprairie #Impactdomesticandsexualviolencegrandeprairie #communitynetwork #equalityandempowerment #communitysupport #endviolenceagainstwomen

Every SIX days a woman in Canada is killed by a current or former intimate partner, and Alberta has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the country as of @albertacouncilofwomensshelters collaborative data release in 2019. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call our crisis line at 780-532- 2672 or visit odysseyhouse.ca for support! We are here to help . . .... #genderbasedviolenceawareness #equalityandempowerment #womensupportwomen #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #communitysupport #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor See more

Odyssey House is extremely grateful to the Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools Education Foundation ! Kari Prichard and the GP District Catholic Schools Foundation team were able to provide support for weeks of dinner and lunch meal deliveries for individuals accessing our services who are isolating. They have been instrumental during our Covid-19 experience. We wanted to give an extra shout out to this incredible organization, thank you! #donations #communitysupport #albertastrong #grateful #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #community #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors

Odyssey House is extremely grateful to the Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools Education Foundation ! Kari Prichard and the GP District Catholic Schools Foundation team were able to provide support for weeks of dinner and lunch meal deliveries for individuals accessing our services who were in self-isolation. They have been instrumental during our Covid-19 experience. We wanted to give an extra shout out to this incredible organization, thank you!

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there !

Grande Prairie, Alberta Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Odyssey House will be receiving essential hard items (come in plastic/ hard containers) at our donations facility door. We are only taking essential items such as disposable diapers, Laundry detergent, toiletries) such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, new combs or hairbrushes, Feminine Hygiene products, Gift Cards, Non-perishable food items and/or monetary donations are also being accepted at this time. Specificall...y, we are in the most need of the following items right now: Body wash, tampons, disposable diapers sizes 4, 5, & 6, shaving cream & razors, shampoo & conditioner. Finally, we are asking for donations of used cellphones for community clients accessing support groups, and our crisis line who do not have access to a safe device. Due to the nature of the COVID-19 Virus we are not accepting soft items that are fabric based at this time. Items such as clothing, towels, bedding or sheets, etc., we appreciate our community members generosity but for the time being please hold onto fabric-based items you wish to donate. We are still trying to limit access for community members to the shelter for the safety of everyone, in addition all items donated will have to sit in isolation for a period of days and will be cleaned and sanitized before distribution. At this time, we would like to ask our community to contact us prior to donating to arrange a time to support your donation. Please contact us at [email protected] or by phone at 780-296-5403. As always, we are beyond grateful for the support of our community. Thank you, Odyssey House. https://www.odysseyhouse.ca/contribute/ #donations #donate #covid19 #communitysupport #albertastrong #grateful #gratitude #equalityandempowerment #womensshelter #womenandchildrensshelter #community #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors

Grande Prairie, Alberta Monday, June 15, 2020 Odyssey House Emergency Shelter has implemented additional precautionary public health measure for clients and staff in response to the news of having a positive tested case for COVID-19. With the individual in a safe separate isolation, Alberta Health Services (AHS) confirmed that the shelter is safe to remain open and provide services to anyone experiencing domestic violence. AHS staff came to the shelter to test the indiv...idual. Once the test came back positive, we were able to work with our sister shelters and local hotels to modify our services to continue to support those that are experiencing family violence. All individuals accessing the shelter including employees were tested as a precaution, Odyssey House test results were all negative apart from the one case. All employees will continue to follow all health and safety procedures according to Odyssey Houses Pandemic plan. AHS has assessed that it is safe for the shelter to remain open to provide support for anyone who needs our services. Along with ongoing social distancing and cleaning protocols in place, admitting staff will continue practicing with AHS recommended PPE at the time of residents intake, and any individuals experience symptoms are asked directly to self-isolate in a self-contained room while they stay in the shelter, with testing practices available and Alberta Health service instruction. AHS representatives commended Odyssey House on our procedures and indicated the precautions taken prevented what could have been a more serious situation. If you are experiencing domestic violence, you do not have to move into the shelter to get help. You can also access confidential services such as one-on-one support, safety planning, and risk assessment by phone by calling our 24-hour crisis line 780-532-2672. Odyssey House would also like to thank our staff, residents, hotel employees and community partners that assisted during these unique times. Your support and well wishes meant so much to us, without your generosity and kindness we would not have been able to continue supporting women and children experiencing domestic violence in the peace region. You have our upmost gratitude! Odyssey House Emergency Shelter provides crisis intervention, long-term support and education for those affected by family violence in rural communities. https://www.odysseyhouse.ca/news/covid-19/ Media Inquiries May Be Directed To: Lisa Watson Executive Director, Odyssey House Cell: 780-402-0789 Email: [email protected]

Our Public Education Manager, Madi is jumping on to our social to remind our community that Domestic Violence its your Business is still up and running. We can bring our presentation to your employees to support your organization during the pandemic. For more information email [email protected] or call 780-897-8543, stay tuned for more videos to come & stay healthy! ... #odysseyhousegp #equalityandempowerment #covid_19 #covid19 #publiceducation #publicawareness #publiceducationmatters #communityengagement #odysseyhouse #womensshelters #womensandchildrenshelter

This week Ramonas Pizza will be donating $1 per pizza sold from June 8 - June 10 to the Grande Prairie Odyssey House. Lets see your community spirit Grande Prairie and help a two great organization in a time of need! Were all in this together and with each others help we can rise above!... Please Share this post & Stay Safe Friends! https://www.ramonaspizza.ca/ #Ramonaspizza #supportlocal #giveback #pizza #locallyownedandoperated #ramonas

Weve been adapting our services to meet physical distancing, disinfecting, and isolation requirements from our public health officials, so we can continue to meet the safety needs of those who rely on our services. Weve adapted our programming so we did not have to discontinue any service at this time so that we can provide remotely. We have been able to work with our sister shelters and local hotels to modify our services to continue to support those that are experiencin...g family violence. Thank you to the community members and partnerships who continue to support us during this time, and to our shelter sisters for their assistance! Shelters are more than just a bed, please continue to reach out if you are not safe for help, call our crisis line at 780-532-2672.

We see you. We hear you. We stand with you. Hate & discrimination have no place here. To anyone experiencing oppression, we are listening. #wearelistening #hatehasnohomehere

May 30, 2020 In the interest of public safety, we regret to inform you that that our emergency shelter has had a positive COVID-19 case. We have been able to work with our sister shelters and local hotels to modify our services to continue to support those that are experiencing family violence. Please continue to reach out if you are not safe for help, call our crisis line at 780-532-2672. All other programming will continue to run, virtually. Anyone that has concerns is ask...ed to call 811 to receive advice. We will continue to inform you as we hear more information and as things continue to change. We thank you for your understanding and encourage you to email our Executive Director, Lisa Watson at [email protected] for any questions directly. Respectfully, Lisa Watson Executive Director

GPREP is lifting the regional closure of playgrounds on June 1. Playground users must always comply with current provincial gathering restrictions and maintain a 2-meter distance between individuals from different homes.... Residents accessing playgrounds are reminded to: -Stay home if you have flu-like symptoms -Wear a mask in public places where maintaining 2-meters distance is not possible -Carry and use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol content -Remind children not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth -Consider using playgrounds close to home -Be cautious when using playground equipment and sanitize common touch points -Use surrounding green space if playground equipment is occupied Read the full media release here for full information: https://www.gprep.ca/news/.

There have been two more cases of COVID-19 reported in the City of Grande Prairie. According to Alberta Health Services, there are now a total of five active cases in the city, with three others considered recovered. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com//two-more-cases-of-co/

Province investigating potential case of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children - I know this new condition might be scary for parents, I worry for my kids too. It is important to remember that this condition appears to be rare, and it is treatable." https://everythinggp.com//province-investigating-potenti/

HEY GRANDE PRAIRIE!! Weve partnered with Odyssey House to help keep our community clean and to provide support to those in need! Donate your recycling (can...s and bottles) or household items (see below) for up to 20% off your cleaning invoice. Our Odyssey House recycling program is just one of the many reasons to give us a call and chat about the array of different services we offer! 780-814-8310 *PROGRAM DESCRIPTION IN PICTURES* #supportlocal #gp #makingadifference