Stepping Stones Crisis Society

Bingo Nights
2025-01-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-19 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | TBA, AB, Canada
We need volunteers for Bingo Nights!
No experience necessary, free meal provided. Must be 18 or older.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact April at 780-201-4937 or ev****@*******************ty.ca

Gala Committee Meeting
2025-01-22 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | TBA, AB, Canada
Want to help us plan a night to remember?
We are looking for volunteers to join our Gala Committee!
We are planning a gala fundraiser for our Festival of Peace in November and we need your help.
Please contact April to confirm your attendance: 780-201-4937 or events@steppingstonessociety.ca

Bingo Night March 1
2025-03-01 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton)

Fashion Forward Women's Clothing Drive
2025-03-05 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Ella’s Closet, 5123 50 Ave, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Calling all businesses and schools! Pay it forward in your community by donating fashion forward women’s clothes to our clothing drive. 100% of the funds benefit charities in your community. Set up a box or bin at your office and gather clothing leading up to the collection date, March 5, 2025.

Contact Jennifer to arrange for pick up March 3 or 4, or drop off at Ella’s Closet (5123 50 Street, Cold Lake) on March 5: 780-826-0596 or so***************@*******************ty.ca

Bingo Night
2025-03-20 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton)
Want to volunteer for us? Bingo Nights are a great way to help us fundraise. No experience necessary and a free meal is provided. Must be 18 or older.If interested please contact April at: 780-201-4937 or ev****@*******************ty.ca.

Celebrity Server Night at Boston Pizza
2025-04-09 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Boston Pizza Cold Lake, 4308 50 St, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Join us for Celebrity Server Night at Boston Pizza Cold Lake! Proceeds from the sales of Bandera Bread benefit Stepping Stones Crisis Society. You can buy your Bandera Bread coupon ahead of time from Orbiting Trends or Ella’s Closet.

Blooming Bucks Cash Raffle
2025-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Stepping Stones Crisis Society, 5205 50 Street, Cold Lake
Buy a ticket to our new Blooming Bucks Cash Raffle and have multiple chances to win! There are 17 chances to win, and if your ticket is drawn, it will go back into the prize pool for multiple chances to win. Prizes are 1x $1000, 2x $500, 4x $250, and 10x $100. Raffle draw date is May 12, 2025 and you can purchase tickets at Ella’s Closet, Orbiting Trends, and the Sobey’s lobby (subject to availability). AGLC #728900.

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting and Open House
2025-09-06 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Stepping Stones Crisis Society, 5305 47 Street, Cold Lake, AB, Canada
Join us for our Grand Opening of our brand new building. We will start with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony followed by an Open House where everyone can come in and see the building and all the services we offer.

Grand Opening Soirée
2025-09-06 17:30 - 23:30 (America/Edmonton) | Cold Lake Agricultural Society, 4608 38 Ave, Cold Lake
Join us for our Grand Opening Soirée, a special night to celebrate the opening of our new building. Starting at 5:30 PM with cocktails, and 6:30 PM for dinner, with entertainment to follow, at the Cold Lake Agricultural Society, 4608 38 Ave., Cold Lake.
Tickets available online through Zeffy.
If you have any questions please contact our Community Engagement and Events Manager, April at 780-201-4937.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Done to Death
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05 | Cold Lake Agricultural Society, 4608 38 Ave, Cold Lake
Attention:
Due to delays at our original venue, we’ll now be hosting ONE special night only – Saturday, October 4th at Cold Lake Agricultural Society.

Friday tickets will be honored on Saturday, or refunds are available if you can’t make it.

Please contact us at ev****@*******************ty.ca if you purchased tickets for Friday’s event.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

A crime has been committed…and dinner is served!
Stepping Stones Crisis Society is proud to partner with The Parlour Players to present Done to Death, a dark comedy written and directed by Teresa Pettit.
Dates: October 4 ONLYLocation: Cold Lake Agricultural Society
The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a dining experience like no other. Chef Renata Duarte will serve a three-course themed meal, with each course perfectly crafted and delivered to match the play’s three acts. The result is a seamless blend of theatre and cuisine that keeps you immersed in the mystery from start to finish.
This fundraiser supports the vital programs and services offered by Stepping Stones Crisis Society, helping us build better futures for individuals and families in our community.
Tickets are on sale now!

Festival of Peace Gala
2025-11-29 17:30 - 23:30 (America/Edmonton) | Cold Lake Agricultural Society, 4608 38 Ave, Cold Lake
After nearly a decade, our signature gala returns in person this November, and you’re invited.
On Saturday, November 29, join us for an unforgettable evening at The Festival of Peace. This year’s theme, a Victorian Yuletide Ball, will transport you to a world of timeless elegance and holiday splendour.
Expect a night filled with fine dining, live entertainment, and opportunities to celebrate and support the vital work we do in our community. Most of all, expect a truly magical evening that captures the warmth and spirit of the season.
We’re excited to share this special video with you to unveil this year’s theme:
https://steppingstonessociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gala-reveal-embed.mp4

Tickets are now on sale! Secure your spot at the most anticipated event of the year.

Blooming Bucks Cash Raffle
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-05-27 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
Stepping Stones Crisis Society’s Blooming Bucks Cash Raffle is back, with multiple chances to win!
Tickets are just $10, with prizes of $2500, $1000, $500, and $100 available. The draw will take place on May 27, with results posted to the Stepping Stones Crisis Society Facebook page.

You can purchase tickets at Ella’s Closet and Orbiting Trends. We will also be in the Sobey’s lobby (subject to availability).

AGLC #772531

Rain Barrel Fundraiser
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
Help support Stepping Stones Crisis Society while making the most of Alberta’s rainy season. We are proud to be working with RainBarrel.ca for a special fundraiser that helps local women and families access safety, support, and hope.
Choose from a variety of rain barrel sizes and styles, from compact 180L options to larger 440L models, perfect for gardens, yards, and outdoor spaces. Every purchase helps raise funds for Stepping Stones Crisis Society and the programs we provide in our community.
Ordering is simple:

Visit the Rain Barrel Fundraiser Page
Choose your preferred rain barrel and complete your purchase
Pick up your order at Stepping Stones Crisis Society on the scheduled pickup date

By purchasing a rain barrel, you are conserving water, supporting sustainability, and helping create brighter futures for local families.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Cold Lake Energy Centre, 7825 51 St, Cold Lake, Alberta, T9M 0B6, Canada
They say, “You can’t truly know a person’s experience unless you walk a mile in their shoes.” Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a men’s march designed to raise awareness of gender-based violence and support Stepping Stones Crisis Society’s mission to provide safety, advocacy, and resources for survivors. Participants—primarily men—don red high heels to symbolically step into the experience of those impacted by domestic violence.
This empowering event is more than a fundraiser—it’s a community statement that domestic and gender-based violence have no place in Cold Lake, Bonnyville, or anywhere.
Get involved today!

Whether you want to walk, donate, or volunteer, your involvement makes a difference.

Participate as a Walker

Register individually or as a team.
Set a fundraising goal and collect pledges.

Pledge to a walker

You can pledge to a walker using our pledge form. Please indicate the walker’s name in the memo field.

Sponsor the Event

Showcase your business as a community leader.
Logo placement on event materials, recognition during the walk, and more.

Volunteer

Help with event setup, registration, and logistics.

First Anniversary and Open House
2026-09-16 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Stepping Stones Crisis Society, 5305 47 Street, Cold Lake, AB, Canada
This September, we will be opening our doors to the public to celebrate our first anniversary in our new building!
Visitors can enter our new facility, learn about our programming, and see how things work on a day-to-day basis.

Witches Walk
2026-10-02 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Stepping Stones Crisis Society, 5305 47 Street, Cold Lake, AB, Canada
Born from the simple idea of bringing people together for fun with purpose, the Witches Walk invites witches, wizards, warlocks, sorcerers, magical creatures, and enchanted friends of all ages to don their most spellbinding attire and gather for an evening of magic and meaning.
Together, we’ll celebrate community, creativity, and the power of standing together. Every step we take helps raise awareness and support the work of Stepping Stones Crisis Society, helping individuals and families build lives free from intimate partner violence.
Whether you come for the costumes, the camaraderie, or the cause, you’re part of something truly magical. So gather your coven, embrace your inner witch, and join us for an unforgettable evening where magic meets mission.
Your support helps provide shelter, crisis intervention, and education for individuals and families rebuilding their lives.
Register Here!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need To Sign Up?
Registration is free, but we ask everyone to register so we know how many witches to expect.
While registration is free, donations are encouraged:

$50 donation – Receive an exclusive Witches Walk T-shirt.
$100 donation – Receive an exclusive Witches Walk hoodie.

Every dollar supports the work of Stepping Stones Crisis Society.
Is the Witches Walk family-friendly?
Absolutely! Bring the whole coven. Participants of all ages and genders are welcome to enjoy this magical community event.
What should I wear?
Anything witchy! Whether your style is classic, whimsical, gothic, cottagecore, celestial, or completely unique, we’d love to see your magical look. Costumes are encouraged but never required.
What to expect?
Join us as part of the evening with a dance, vendor market, fun surprises, a photo booth and refreshments. The event will include a group walk: departing from Stepping Stones Crisis Society, through downtown Cold Lake and back to the Stepping Stones building.
Where do donations go?
All proceeds support Stepping Stones Crisis Society, helping provide safety, hope, and support to individuals and families experiencing intimate partner violence.
Your support helps fund:

Emergency shelter
Second-stage housing
Outreach and prevention programs
Children’s supports
Community education and awareness initiatives

Candlelight Vigil for Victims & Survivors of Family Violence
2026-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Stepping Stones Crisis Society, 5305 47 Street, Cold Lake, AB, Canada
Join us at the new Stepping Stones Crisis Society building as we come together to honour and remember the lives impacted by family violence in our community as part of Family Violence Prevention Month.

The evening will begin with a Walk of Remembrance from 5:00 followed by a light meal. The Candlelight Vigil will take place from 7:00–8:00 PM.

This event is open to individuals, families, and community members of all ages. Your presence helps shine a light on the importance of awareness, healing, and hope. Together, we can stand in solidarity with survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and reaffirm our shared commitment to ending family violence. Let’s fill the night with compassion, remembrance, and unity.

The Festival of Peace Gala: Winter Glow
2026-11-28 17:30 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Cold Lake Agricultural Society, 4608 38 Ave, Cold Lake
A celebration of hope, where light transforms even the darkest nights.
Join Stepping Stones Crisis Society for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and hope at our annual Festival of Peace.
Inspired by the beauty of the northern lights, this year’s theme, Winter Glow, celebrates light, warmth, and hope, reflecting the support, strength, and brighter futures we strive to create every day for women, children, and families experiencing violence and crisis.
Guests will enjoy an elegant evening featuring stunning northern lights-inspired décor, a delicious dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, and special surprises throughout the night. Then, keep the celebration going at our Glow Party, where a live band will have you dancing into the evening.
Early Bird Tickets (available until August 31)
Single Ticket: $100
Tables of 8: $800
Tables of 10: $1000
Regular Tickets: $125 (After August 31)
Get your tickets today!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Festival of Peace simply wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity of our sponsors. Their support helps create an unforgettable evening while making a lasting difference for women, children, and families served by Stepping Stones Crisis Society.
We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities for organizations of all sizes, with meaningful recognition and engagement opportunities at every level, and we’d love to work with you to find the right fit.
If you are interested in sponsoring part of the Festival of Peace, please contact April Simard, Community Engagement and Events Manager:
Phone: 780-201-4937
Email: ev****@*******************ty.ca
