"WE CARE" CHALLENGE – The Sign of Hope

The “We Care” Challenge – The Sign of Hope - is more than just a fundraising campaign; it is a movement and an opportunity for children and youth to learn about the programs and resources provided by the Agency and to spearhead fundraising initiatives for the Sign of Hope.

With the support and encouragement of Edmonton Catholic Schools, including principals, teachers and district staff, “We Care” harnesses the energy, passion and compassion of children and youth to bring about change in our local communities.  For tips on how to get a fundraising activity started click here.

Within classrooms, gymnasiums, and gathering areas throughout the District, “We Care” brings some of the social issues of today – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; homelessness; elder abuse; domestic violence; drug and alcohol addictions; AIDS and HIV; and poverty - to the forefront, and invites students to create change in their communities and to make a difference. 

Sign of Hope Information Sheet
Sign of Hope Tip Sheet

Watch the video below to find out why Jarome Iginla supports Sign of Hope.

Sign of Hope 2012: Jarome Iginla PSA from Sign of Hope on Vimeo.

“We Care” about …

• HELPING MOTHERS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY  FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
• INTERVENTION FOR TEENS LIVING ON THE STREET
• STOPPING ELDER ABUSE
• SUPPORTING NEW IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
• OFFERING HOUSING AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• HELPING PEOPLE RECOVERING FROM DRUG OR ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS
• PROVIDING COUNSELLING SERVICES FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS
• SUPPORTING PEOPLE LIVING WITH AIDS
• HELPING PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Make a Donation

If you are an employee of Edmonton Catholic Schools, you can donate directly and indicate your wish to support the education sector, or donate electronically by logging onto:

www.ecsd.net/signofhope

If you are not employed by Edmonton Catholic  Schools, but wish to make a donation, please go directly to the Sign of Hope website and indicate that you are supporting the education sector in the comment box:

https://www.signofhope.ab.ca/SignofHope/donateonline.aspx

*Please note employee donations made through payroll deduction are for the 2013 campaign.

Video Presentation

Catholic Social Services has prepared this short video presentation on the Sign of Hope campaign for you to view. We encourage you to watch this video as it is a powerful testimonial to the important assistance this campaign provides Edmontonians.

Catholic Social Services Sign of 50th Anniversary (Video)

Catholic Social Services Sign of Hope 2011