Established in 1967, The ALIGN Association of Community Services (formerly Alberta Association of Services to Children and Families) is a provincial association dedicated to strengthening organizations that serve children, youth, and families—empowering them to create safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
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A Ride Can Save a Life: Transporting Survivors in Rural Alberta to Safety and Healing
The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters’ report, A Ride Can Save a Life: Transporting Survivors in Rural Alberta to Safety and Healing, highlights the transportation barriers survivors face and the ways shelters across the province are working every day to help people reach safety and healing.
ACWS 2026 Workforce Survey
Do you currently work in Alberta for an organization that provides safe, onsite accommodation and supportive programs for women and children or seniors fleeing violence and abuse?
Separatism and the impacts on Nonprofits
The Nonprofit Chamber's President & CEO Angie Gélinas, recently co-authored an opinion piece with Ken Lima-Coelho, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area in the Calgary Herald. The article explores the potential impacts of Alberta separatism on the nonprofit sector, highlighting why nonprofit organization have an important role to play in the conversations about our province's future and the communities we serve.
AI in Mental Health and Substance Use Health Tip Sheets
Mental Health Research Canada and the Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions have launched two new AI in Mental Health and Substance Use Health Tip Sheets as a joint initiative between the two organizations.
Meaningful Corporate Partnerships: Considerations and Assessment Tool (ALIGN Blog)
Learn more about the key considerations and benefits of identifying the right corporate partners and building meaningful long-term relationships that strengthen both your organizations sustainability and community impact and download ALIGN’s Corporate Partnership Assessment Questionnaire: Is This the Right Corporate Partner for Our Organization?
Alberta OHS Warns of Fraudulent First Aid Certificates
Alberta OHS has recently identified an increase in instances of fraudulent or invalid first aid certificates. Providing workplace first aid that meets Alberta OHS requirements is a legal responsibility and designated first aiders must be trained through an Alberta OHS approved workplace first aid training agency.
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ALIGN welcomes both members and non-members to attend our annual conference and on-going training events & gatherings
