November 22, 2022
ALIGN Association of Community Services
The past few years has proven to be challenging for individuals and families as we all continue to deal with the effects of the pandemic and workforce recovery challenges. ALIGN has been a strong voice for our member agencies in advocating with the Ministers of Children’s Services and Community and Support Services to ensure the needs of those working in this sector are met. We have continuously provided meaningful communication for our members with important updates and impacts for agencies.
It is time to prepare for and enhance our strategies as we move into another budget and election year. Rather than increase membership fees, our Board of Directors has decided to ask for volunteer contributions from members to support our Government Relations activities and communication. The next 6 months will be pivotal in our advocacy efforts to increase funding to the sector, regardless of what party is in leadership of this province. Vulnerable Albertans need our help as does our workforce.
We recognize not every agency is in a position right now to support this activity. We hope those of you that can, will, and there will be collective advantage. If you feel your agency is able to support this strategy please send your contribution to ALIGN either through cheque or electronic transfer. Please contact our office if you need assistance with invoicing or payment information carmenm@alignab.ca
Thank you for your consideration of this ask.
Sincerely,
Pauline Smale
President of ALIGN
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