Introducing Our New Transition House
We are glad to finally share an exciting project that we have been working on behind the scenes. As you may know, many of our clients come from a background of houselessness, incarceration, or abusive environments. For clients in recovery, having a safe, reliable home for themselves and their young children is essential. When women come to Adeara, they are provided with a fully furnished suite in a safe place to heal and grow.… Read More
Meet Our New Board Members
Adeara is governed by a group of dedicated individuals who guide and oversee our organization. Our board ensures we stay true to our mission of empowering and equipping women to live in sustainable recovery. Join us as we honour those who have completed their terms and welcome new faces to the board.
Update: Canada Post Strikes Create Challenge for Adeara
Adeara Recovery Centre is concerned regarding the significant impact of the ongoing Canada Post strikes to Christmas season giving. As a women’s recovery centre primarily funded by private giving, we depend on year-end donations to support women overcoming addiction. This critical fundraising period, which makes up a significant portion of our annual budget, is now at risk due to disruptions in mail delivery.… Read More
Donations Matched This Giving Tuesday
This December 3 is #GivingTuesday, a global movement that harnesses the power of individuals and organizations to create positive change in their communities and beyond. This year, an Adeara donor has generously offered to match the first $5,000 given on Giving Tuesday. That means your donation of $10, $50 or $100 will become $20, $100 or $200 (respectively) towards the women in recovery at Adeara. What an impact we can make when we work together!!… Read More
Report from the Executive Director
As I take time to reflect on the last fiscal year, I am reminded of God’s faithful provision and the consistent support that has come from our community. Not only have we seen lives transformed and families restored, but we have also had the chance to celebrate reaching our financial goals and witness significant areas of growth in our program and team. … Read More
Evening of Dreams 2024 – Recap
Last Friday, over 400 people gathered to support women in addiction in what has been said is our “best gala yet.” Together, we celebrated the incredible achievements YOU made possible this past year, listened to a powerful testimony from a woman who defied the odds to overcome addiction, and unveiled an exciting new phase of Adeara’s program. It was truly a night we won’t soon forget.… Read More
What is Recovery?
Recovery is a term we often talk about, but what does it truly entail?
Recovery is not just the abstinence from a substance, such as alcohol or drugs. That is part of it for sure, but the process of recovery is a daily commitment to understand and manage one’s acute and post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS) and correcting the bio-psycho-social damage caused by the addiction … Read More
You’re Invited to the Evening of Dreams Gala
You are invited to Adeara’s most anticipated event of the year, taking place this October 18th at Evario Event’s Centre. Adeara’s Evening of Dreams Gala is a significant event that will empower and equip you with tangible ways to fight addiction!… Read More
I am Worthy of a Life of Joy
The following is a letter written by a current client in Adeara’s program, addressed to herself during her recovery journey. It’s in moments of reflection that we truly grasp the distance we’ve travelled. While the path to recovery is never straightforward, there are instances—like the one you’re about to read—that capture the reality of the process and offer hope that recovery is not only possible but is happening, one life at a time.… Read More
Update: Sylvan Lake Expansion
Dear community and supporters: we come to you with an important update regarding the Sylvan Lake property expansion announced in 2021. After extensive, careful consideration by our Board and Leadership Team, coupled with unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards in our program, we have come to the difficult conclusion to halt the Sylvan Lake property expansion indefinitely.… Read More