Mission:  Hinton Adult Learning Society empowers and advocates for community members to learn and grow in a supportive environment. We acknowledge and reduce barriers to create an inclusive community where everyone feels valued, safe and involved.

Hinton Employment and Learning Place (H.E.L.P.), operated by the Hinton Adult Learning Society, is a community-based organization dedicated to helping individuals overcome barriers and build brighter futures through learning, employment support, and essential community services.

Serving Hinton, Grande Cache, Edson, Jasper and surrounding communities, HELP provides a wide range of programs that support people at every stage of their journey. Our services include adult learning and CAEC preparation, employment support for individuals facing barriers to work, English language learning for newcomers, and specialized supports for individuals with disabilities or complex life challenges.

HELP also provides critical supports for individuals experiencing homelessness or financial hardship. Through initiatives such as Freddy’s Resource Room, our Community Kitchen, and our Emergency Overnight Shelter, we ensure that community members have access to food, hygiene supplies, safe spaces, and compassionate support when they need it most.

In addition, our FASD and Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) supports individuals and families across the region through prevention, advocacy, and access to assessments and services. We also help connect people to housing, healthcare, immigration services, education, and community resources.

At HELP, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, work, and live with dignity. By addressing barriers and providing practical supports, we empower individuals to move toward stability, independence, and meaningful participation in the community.

Every day in our community, individuals and families face barriers that can feel impossible to overcome—homelessness, unemployment, food insecurity, language barriers, and limited access to education or support services. At Hinton Employment and Learning Place (H.E.L.P.), we work alongside people during some of the most difficult moments in their lives, helping them regain stability, confidence, and hope.

Your donation helps provide warm meals through our Community Kitchen, safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness, access to learning and employment programs, and compassionate support through services like Freddy’s Resource Room and our outreach programs. For many people, these supports are the first step toward rebuilding their lives.

Every contribution—large or small—makes a real difference. Your generosity helps ensure that vulnerable members of our community have access to food, safety, learning opportunities, and the support they need to move forward.

Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, work, and live with dignity.