Our Mission:

The PAR Foundation represents People At Risk (PAR) and exists to enhance the lives of those who are oppressed, marginalized, exploited, hungry, or homeless. 

PAR operates with a very low overhead and strives to direct 100% of donations to ministries.  For this purpose, larger donations (greater then $5,000) are requested to be sent with a check to prevent leakage of funds to transaction fees. Checks can be made to:

5807 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2K4

Memo: "PAR - Project Name" or "PAR - General"

Our Projects:

PAR / Crossroads Women’s Van

Last night five men attacked Jodi as she walked alone near the old hockey arena. They hit her over the head with a beer bottle and laughed as she ran away in tears, fearing they would follow her.

Vulnerable women living in high-risk situations have few options and little to no support and hope. The PAR / Crossroads van is staffed by female volunteers and provides a caring environment where women facing sexual exploitation, violence, addiction, poverty and trauma can feel safe and accepted. We respond to the immediate needs of the women we meet on the street, offering relief from their current circumstances with open hearts, a bagged lunch and warm clothing if they need it. If they want nothing more, we respect that. If they’re looking for a chance to become involved with the community, we are prepared to help. We invite them to take part in supportive community events and share information about Adeara’s residential addiction recovery program.

The Crossroads Women’s Van volunteers found Jodi hiding in an alley downtown with a large bump on her head and a dislocated shoulder. Jodi accepted their offer for help and waited in the warm van while they called her an ambulance.

Sylvan Lake

The need for addiction recovery services in Alberta is great and growing. On average, just under two individuals die every day in Alberta as a result of an apparent accidental overdose poisoning.  We have an opportunity to be part of a long-term, sustainable solution. The PAR Foundation has the opportunity to partner with the Adeara Recovery Centre to expand its accredited addiction recovery programming from Edmonton Area to central Alberta through the Sylvan Lake Project.  Please see the project funding ask Video here: Introducing: The Sylvan Lake Project - YouTube