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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Battle River Community Foundation Grant

2

Finding Wellness Through Art

3

Camrose Boys and Girls Club

4

Association for Communities Against

5

Service Canada 5

Schizophrenia Society of Alberta

5

OSCAR After School Care 6

Camrose Women’s Shelter

7

Caregiver Connections 8

Canada Revenue Agency 9

Family Violence Action Society

Staffing Change

CDSS bids Sheralyn Dobos, Family Violence Action Society Program Director good-bye, as she has officially retired effective July 31st. Due to Covid regulations around gatherings, it was not possible to host a much deserved community farewell for Sheralyn! If you wish to send congratulations to Sheralyn please email cdss2@telusplanet.net and we will be sure to forward them to her!

CDSS is excited to welcome Lyndel Kasa, our new Family Violence Action Society Program Director.

Hi! I am Lyndel Kasa and I am thrilled to join the team as the new Program Director of Family Violence Action Society.

I have a Diploma in Nursing from the Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science of Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Centre, a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from the University of Phoenix, and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix.

I was born and raised on a farm outside of Camrose, moved away for a few years for school and to begin my career as a Registered Nurse, and then eventually made my way back home to the Camrose area.

My most recent position was working with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Nursing as the Program Coordinator and Assistant Teaching Professor. In my work with nursing students, I developed many meaningful connections with a variety of local community agencies that will continue to be essential partnerships as I begin in this new role.

I love working with people, encouraging them to be their best, supporting them in their journey, and celebrating with them in their accomplishments. I am looking forward to working with people to promote healthy relationships, providing education and awareness about family violence, and engaging with community partners on new initiatives.

CDSS Annual Report

The 2019 CDSS Annual Report can be found at www.camrosefcss.ca or call the CDSS office at 780-672-0141 to pick up a printed copy.

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Battle River Community Foundation Grants 2020

The Battle River Community Foundation is now receiving applications for grants

from our Community Fund and Field of Interest Funds. Organizations applying for

grants should note that amounts available to grant are based on prior year

investment income. Our income has been affected by the COVID-19 grants we

awarded, but there are funds to distribute in our “regular” program this year.

Grants are made to organizations operating in east-central Alberta that are recognized as

qualified donees by the Canada Revenue Agency. This includes registered charitable

organizations and municipalities.

Organizations seeking funds must demonstrate a strong and committed volunteer board of

directors, fiscal responsibility, and effective management of resources. Projects that impact

the greatest number of individuals possible with a modest investment of funds are preferred.

Grants are made for definite purposes and for projects covering a specific time period. In

general, grants are approved for projects not met by other funding sources.

In addition to unrestricted grants available from the Community Fund, some Funds provide

grants targeted to projects reflecting donors’ interests. They include: Animal Welfare, the

Arts, Brain Injury Prevention, Education, the Humanities, Health and Wellness including

Mental and Emotional Health and Wellness, the Humanities, Literacy, Music, Nutrition and

Food Security, Outdoor Education, Palliative Care, Preservation and Protection of the

Environment, Preservation of History, Prevention of Family Violence, Services for Individuals

with Special Needs, Sustainable Agriculture, Youth Athletics, and Youth Projects and

Programs.

The deadline for 2020 applications is Saturday, August 15, 2020.

Grants will be announced in December. Applications may be sent by

mail, delivered to our office or emailed.

For further information and/or an application form, please check our web site at

www.brcf.ca, email brcfoundation@gmail.com, call our office at 780 679 0449 or write Battle

River Community Foundation, Box 1122, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 4E7.

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Association for Communities Against Abuse

ACAA staff are continuing to primarily work from home, while providing support and services

virtually to clients across the region. The central office remains open by appointment only,

following strict Covid-19 physical distancing and safety protocols. Save the date for ACAA's

Annual General Meeting, which will be held virtually on September 9th at noon, with invites

to be sent out within the next two weeks. We are seeking a passionate and engaged

individual from Flagstaff or Beaver County to be a welcomed addition to the ACAA board.

Please contact ACAA Central Office at 1-866-742-3558 if you would

like more information about the position or are interested in

becoming a board member.

Application for Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) can now be made online. Documents can be uploaded so there is no need to send any originals away! Link for that service is:

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/apply.html#online

Service Canada

Schizophrenia Society of Alberta

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OSCAR - After School Care

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File your 2019 taxes before September to keep getting your benefit payments Canadians who receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST) credit need to complete their 2019 tax returns as soon as possible.

As of June, more than 1.9 million Canadians who were eligible in 2018 for the CCB or GST/HST credits have not yet filed their return or have not yet received an assessment for their return from the CRA. If you’re one of these Canadians, you must file your taxes to continue to receive your benefits.

Filing as soon as possible will ensure you receive the right amount and that your payments continue beyond September 2020. If you’re unable to file, your estimated payments will stop in October and you may have to repay what you received in July, August, and September 2020.

Unsure about your eligibility to receive the CCB or the GST/HST credit? Please verify your status via My Account or MyBenefits CRA mobile app. Need help filing? Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and The Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program in Quebec, community organizations are hosting free tax clinics where volunteers file tax returns for those who are eligible. To follow social distancing guidelines, many community organizations are now hosting free virtual tax clinics where a volunteer can help you file your return over the phone or by video conference. Find a free virtual tax clinic in your area. File online - I f you’re entitled to a tax refund, you will receive it faster when you file online. Use the CRA NETFILE and Refile services or Find a certified tax software you can use to file online, some of which are free. Payment deadlines - The payment deadline for any tax amount ow ing on your 2019 in-come has been extended to September 30, 2020. Late-filing penalties or interests will not be charged if you file your return and make your payment by that date. For more information on the 2019 filing and payment deadline changes, please visit COVID-19: Income tax filing and payment deadlines. Don’t miss a payment! Register for direct deposit. This is a fast, convenient, and secure way to receive your refund faster! More information and resources - You can find more information on filing your taxes and available benefits and credits: Get ready to do your taxes – Helpful information to start the return filing process Doing Your Taxes – Step-by-step guide on completing your return Canada child benefit GST/HST credit COVID-19: Benefits, credits and financial support Contacts Media Relations, Canada Revenue Agency 613-948-8366 cra-arc.media@cra-arc.gc.ca Stay connected - To receive updates on what is new at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), you can:

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Watch our tax-related videos on YouTube.

“Camrose Interagency promotes the free exchange of information,

concerns and solutions among human service organizations in Camrose and area and will

act as a body to facilitate collaboration among members with

common goals.”

This newsletter is published by:

If you would like your agency information

included in the monthly Interagency

Newsletter, please call CDSS at

672-0141 and speak to Margaret Falk

www.camrosefcss.ca

Interagency meetings are held from 1:15 - 3:00 p.m.

2020 Meeting Schedule:

• September 14, 2020 @ 1:15 p.m. • November 9, 2020 @ 1:15 p.m. Meeting Location to be announced.

Margaret Holliston, Interagency Chair, 780-672-0141

Interagency Meetings

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The Help Book - A Guide to Human Services is also available online in the form of a searchable database: www.camrosefcss.ca/helpbook/

Copies of the printed 2020 Help are

available at CDSS

4821 - 51 St.

780-672-0141

Like Us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CamroseandDistrictSupportServices

Clubs and Organizations On-Line Database If you belong to a local Club, Organization or Service Club, and would

like to ensure your information is up-to-date, please visit:

http://www.camrosefcss.ca/clubs_and_organizations/

If you see changes that are required, please contact Margaret Falk at 780-672-0141.