News & Events
Spring Into Action with Sonshine!
March 14, 2023

Domestic violence impacts all of us, and requires all of us to make change and transform lives.   This Spring, join Sonshine in our work building a future where women …
 
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International Women’s Day 2023
March 8, 2023

Digital Equity: Technology facilitated violence – by Susan Herman, MSW: Executive Director, Sonshine Community Services This IWD we want to join our local and global community to focus on digital …
 
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Sonshine Donor Named CTV Inspired Albertan
January 18, 2023

We were thrilled to see longtime Sonshine donor Klaas DeBoer profiled as an Inspired Albertan this week! After finding a new passion in building beautifully imaginative birdhouses in 2020, Klaas …
 
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Community Support in Action
January 5, 2023

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King   As a community, we have left an amazing impact on …
 
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Pearl’s Story – The Power of Giving Back
December 21, 2022

As a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and transforming lives, stories like Pearl’s are at the core of our work.  Pearl’s relationship with Sonshine Community …
 
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Malia’s Story
December 2, 2022

Recently, Sonshine welcomed Malia* and her family who moved to Alberta after fleeing her ex-partner and father of her children. Malia came to us with her 3-year-old, 16-month-old, awaiting the …
 
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Strong Like a Woman
November 7, 2022

Join the Movement! Support women and children facing domestic violence. Sonshine is excited to be participating in the second annual Strong Like a Woman campaign. Witnessing women make a courageous …
 
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Sonshine’s New Executive Director
January 12, 2022

We are thrilled to announce that Susan Herman will be leading Sonshine’s team as the Executive Director starting February 1, 2022. Susan brings with her a richly diverse career, including …
 
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An important message from Joy
December 3, 2021

Time to Say Goodbye A message from Joy Johnson-Green, PhD Executive Director at Sonshine Community Services   What can be said about the year 2021 that hasn’t already been said? …
 
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Not a Celebration
October 28, 2021

November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. It is not a month for celebration: Family Violence Prevention Month is supposed to mark a special time for us to think …
 
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