Vegreville & District FCSS is a Recipient of the Alberta Crime Prevention Grant
Your Ideas. Your Voice. Your Community.
Together, let’s build a space that empowers Vegreville’ s youth and strengthens our entire community — one conversation at a time. We believe that the best solutions come from listening.
We’re proud to announce that Vegreville & District FCSS is a recipient of the Alberta Crime Prevention Grant, creating the opportunity to fill a gap and take meaningful, proactive steps in supporting our community’s youth ages 12–24.
This isn’t just funding — it’s an investment in the future of Vegreville. With this support, Vegreville & District FCSS is launching resource-based programming: an accessible and responsive space designed to foster growth, opportunity, and connection for youth and young adults. Our goal is to help prevent crime and reduce risk by addressing the root cause before problems begin.
Prevention Through Connection
Research and experience show that the hours after school are a critical time for young people — especially in rural communities like Vegreville, where options for accessible resources and support can be limited. By offering a consistent, positive environment during these hours, we’re creating an alternative to isolation or negative influences.
Built for the Community, By the Community
What makes our project unique is that we want it to be shaped by the people it’s meant to serve. This grant reflects conversations and listening sessions with local youth, parents, service providers, and businesses.
We Want to Hear From You!
Please take a moment to complete our short online survey:
Scan the QR code or follow the link provided. Your feedback will directly influence how we shape resources and support moving forward.
You can also follow Vegreville & District FCSS on social media to stay up to date as we develop this important resource together.
Parent/Caregiver of ages 12-24 Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zx5j88zY46Ndt2DpJjsP5O_19tUGb1rztJWCKKXs3HU/edit
Ages 12-24 Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13kGhDZp7S23k6mhnVSJsJc3vBZKEP5xcUBEB8efdO_E/edit
Sizzlin' Summer
Vegreville & District FCSS delivers the “Sizzlin’ Summer” day camp program to offer a wide variety of activities to keep your child both engaged and excited during the summer. Sizzlin' Summer is designed based on the “Developmental Assets Framework” and our goals are to develop the following: Positive values, social skills, self-esteem, and children feel valued by adults in the community.
Junior Leader's Program
This program prepares youth ages 13-15 for the world of work and volunteering within the community. The program focuses on enhancing teamwork, leadership, and employability skills while providing fun opportunities for youth to provide mentorship to children. Applicants must apply to the program. Once the application process is complete they will undergo a training opportunity and be able to transfer their knowledge to the Sizzlin’ Summer Day Camp or with other FCSS programs and events throughout the year.
Any youth who show strong leadership skills and enjoy spending time with children are encouraged to apply HERE
After School Programming
FCSS in partnership with organizations deliver after school programs that focus on enhancing the well-being of children and youth.
- Friend Den: For children Grades 1-3 to develop social skills, friendships, and learning to process emotions. For more information or to register contact FCSS.
- After Hours: Youth Grades 7-12 are introduced to a variety of activities and topics. The opportunities will foster connection, increase self-esteem, and enhance skill development. For more information or to register contact FCSS.
Babysitting Course
Providing new babysitters leadership, safety, and skill development to be ready for a variety of childcare situations. For upcoming course dates contact FCSS.
Meals on Wheels Program
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Who can get Meals on Wheels?
- Anyone, of any age, who faces difficulty purchasing or preparing meals either through illness, recent hospitalization, disability, poor facilities or poor nutrition.
- Frozen meals are available for rural clients. These meals must be picked up from the hospital.
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When are the meals available?
- Meals are delivered Monday to Friday, including statutory holidays, between 11:00 am and 12:00 noon.
- You may order a meal for every day or just on specified days.
- You may order 3 meals on Fridays for the weekend.
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What is in a meal?
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Where do the meals come from?
- Meals are prepared fresh at St. Joseph’s General Hospital and served in disposable dishes. Special diets such as diabetic, low fat, low salt, or minced are available.
- People with allergies and digestive problems can be given suitable foods.
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How much do the meals cost?
- The cost per meal is $7.00.
- The hospital sends a bill at the end of each month for the meals received during that month.
- Payments must be mailed or taken to the Hospital.
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How do I get started?
- To get Meals on Wheels started please contact the FCSS office at 780-632-3966.
- If you are interested and wish to try out a meal contact us and we can make arrangements.
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Apply Now
Drivers for Meals on Wheels are volunteers
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Need a hand preparing your income tax return? The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is a collaboration between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Vegreville & District Family & Community Support Services (FCSS), and community volunteers to prepare income tax returns for people who have a modest income and a simple tax situation.
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People who:
- Adults 65 years and older
- Housing-insecure individuals
- Indigenous Peoples
- Modest-income individuals
- Newcomers
- Persons with disabilities
- Students and youth
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People who
- Have self employment income
- Have business or rental income
- Owe capital gains
- Carry employment expenses
- Filed for bankruptcy
- Were deceased during the tax year
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- CVITP starts on March 1st each year and is a “drop-off & pick-up” clinic, no appointment required.
- Please bring all your required T-slips, receipts, and photo identification.
- It will take between 10-14 business days for your tax return to be completed.
- Missing documents will delay processing.
Community Counseling Program
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With the support of Counselling Alberta, Vegreville & District FCSS proudly provides professional, accessible, and affordable counselling services to those facing barriers to mental health support.
Sessions:
- In-person, telephone, and virtual sessions available
- Individual, couple, family, and group
Booking an appointment is easy!
You can:
📞 Call our office at (780) 632-3966
📧 Email our Counsellor at talk@vegreville.com
🌐 Book online by scanning the QR code or visiting: communitycounselling.janeapp.com
Using a Smartphone to book:
- Open your camera app (or QR scanner).
- Point it at the QR code (on screen or printed).
- Tap the link that appears.
- You’ll be directed to our Community Counselling booking page on JaneApp
Your journey toward healing starts here.
FCSS Subsidized Housekeeping Program
If you're seeking government assistance but don't qualify for Alberta Seniors Financial Assistance, our program might be an option to consider. Contact the FCSS office at 780-632-3966 to learn more about the eligibility criteria and how this program can assist you.
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