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Stepping Stones Crisis Society

Stepping Stones Crisis Society provides essential support and resources for individuals facing domestic violence and crisis situations, empowering them to reclaim their lives through advocacy, shelter, and community education.

Stepping Stones 1st Annual Witches Walk 🧙&zwj;♀️&nbsp; Born from the simple idea of bringing people together for fun with purpose, the Witches Walk invites witches, wizards, warlocks, sorcerers, magical creatures, and enchanted friends of all ages to don their most spellbinding attire and gather for an evening of magic and meaning. Together, we&#39;ll celebrate community, creativity, and the power of standing together. Every step we take helps raise awareness and support the work of Stepping Stones Crisis Society, helping individuals and families build lives free from intimate partner violence. Whether you come for the costumes, the camaraderie, or the cause, you&#39;re part of something truly magical. So gather your coven, embrace your inner witch, and join us for an unforgettable evening where magic meets mission. Your support helps provide shelter, crisis intervention, and education for individuals and families rebuilding their lives.&nbsp; Frequently Asked Questions Do I Need To Sign Up? Registration is free, but we ask everyone to register so we know how many witches to expect.While registration is free, donations of any size are encouraged as every dollar raised from this event helps the work we do in our community.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$50 donation &ndash; Receive an exclusive Witches Walk T-shirt.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$100 donation &ndash; Receive an exclusive Witches Walk hoodie.&nbsp;</li></ul>Shirts will be available at the event for anyone registered prior to September 14th. &nbsp;Shirts will be available after the walk if you register after September 14th.&nbsp; Is the Witches Walk family-friendly?Absolutely! Bring the whole coven. Participants of all ages and genders are welcome to enjoy this magical community event. What should I wear?Anything witchy! Whether your style is classic, whimsical, gothic, cottagecore, celestial, or completely unique, we&#39;d love to see your magical look. Costumes are encouraged but never required. What to expect?Join us as part of the evening with a dance, vendor market, fun surprises, a photo booth and refreshments. &nbsp;The event will include a group walk: departing from Stepping Stones Crisis Society, through downtown Cold Lake and back to the Stepping Stones building. Where do donations go?All proceeds support Stepping Stones Crisis Society, helping provide safety, hope, and support to individuals and families experiencing intimate partner violence.Your support helps fund:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Emergency shelter</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Second-stage housing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Outreach and prevention programs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Children&#39;s supports</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community education and awareness initiatives</li></ul>To learn more about the programs and services offered by Stepping Stones Crisis Society, visit <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.steppingstonessociety.ca" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.steppingstonessociety.ca</a>.

Stepping Stones 1st Annual Witches Walk

Bid on an unforgettable Air Show experience ✈️ and help Stepping Stones Crisis Society provide safety, shelter, and support for individuals and families facing domestic violence. These tickets are in a tented area on the flight line!Reserved- exclusive section featuring:Bleacher SeatsLunchWaterand an unobstructed view of the action. These tickets are SOLD OUT online!&nbsp; Tickets are valued at $440 We would like to thank, Jeff Bentley who is the National Chairman, Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping for providing this generous prize. He also is a continuing supporter of Stepping Stones and a Cold Laker. Winning bidder will be notified by email and tickets will be transferred following payment. Your generosity fuels crisis intervention, safe housing, and education that help people rebuild their lives with dignity. Every winning bid brings us closer to a community where home is a safe place for everyone. 💜

Cold Lake Air Show Close to the Action Auction

Join the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes&reg; Challenge Step up for change and take a stand against domestic and sexualized violence. Walk a mile in women&rsquo;s high-heeled shoes, spark conversation, and show your support for survivors in our community. Shoes are provided, and all participants help raise funds for Stepping Stones Crisis Society. Registration Fee can be paid via e transfer: $25 to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:finance@steppingstonessociety.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">finance@steppingstonessociety.ca</a> &nbsp;(please indicate your name in the notes for the etransfer) Sign up, take a step, and make every step count!

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Done to Death &ndash; A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Benefiting Stepping Stones Crisis Society Written and directed by Teresa Pettit, in partnership with The Parlour Players. Step into an evening of suspense, intrigue, and sharp-witted twists as Done to Death brings every classic murder mystery trope to the stage. Expect colorful characters, clever misdirection, and plenty of laughs in this who-dunnit where nothing (and no one) is quite what they seem. Guests will play detective for the night, piecing together clues and helping to solve the crime before the final curtain falls.Your evening also includes a delectable three-course dinner prepared by chef Renata Duarte&mdash;because every mystery is best enjoyed with great food and company. *** PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE*** This event will be held at the Cold Lake Ag Society.

Done To Death:  A Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser

Take a bold step for change and join men in walking a mile in women&rsquo;s high-heeled shoes. This powerful and visible action challenges gender stereotypes, sparks conversation, and takes a stand against sexualized violence. Walking in heels is not easy, but it creates a space for reflection, learning, and allyship. Men of all ages, community leaders, fathers, friends, and anyone who wants to show support and take a stand against domestic and sexualized violence are encouraged to participate. All funds raised go to Stepping Stones Crisis Society, supporting survivors of domestic violence and helping build a safer, stronger community. Participants pledge to confront gender bias, support healthier expressions of masculinity, and take action against violence in all its forms. Walk, reflect, and take a stand. Join us and make every step count. How you can help power our mission:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sign up to walk: We provide the shoes, you collect pledges and come out on the event day to show your solidarity by walking a mile literally in her shoes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Support one of our walkers in this amazing step they are taking against gender based violence.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sponsor:&nbsp; If you are interested in sponsoring check out the options here: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes-walker-registration" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes-walker-registration</a>&nbsp; or send an email to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:events@steppingstonessociety.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">events@steppingstonessociety.ca</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too. &nbsp;Send an email to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:anita.gerwing@steppingstonessociety.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">anita.gerwing@steppingstonessociety.ca</a> to sign up!&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Attend: &nbsp;Come out to the event to cheer on the walkers, get valuable information and take part in our free, family friendly day of activities.</li></ol>Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Take a bold step for change and join men in walking a mile in women’s high-heeled shoes. This powerful and visible action challenges gender stereotypes, sparks conversation, and takes a stand against sexualized violence.Walking in heels is not easy, but it creates a space for reflection, learning, and allyship. Men of all ages, community leaders, fathers, friends, and anyone who wants to show support and take a stand against domestic and sexualized violence are encouraged to participate.All funds raised go to Stepping Stones Crisis Society, supporting survivors of domestic violence and helping build a safer, stronger community. Participants pledge to confront gender bias, support healthier expressions of masculinity, and take action against violence in all its forms.Walk, reflect, and take a stand. Join us and make every step count.How you can help power our mission:Sign up to walk: We provide the shoes, you collect pledges and come out on the event day to show your solidarity by walking a mile literally in her shoes.Donate: Support one of our walkers in this amazing step they are taking against gender based violence.Sponsor: If you are interested in sponsoring check out the options here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes-walker-registration or send an email to events@steppingstonessociety.caVolunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too. Send an email to anita.gerwing@steppingstonessociety.ca to sign up! Attend: Come out to the event to cheer on the walkers, get valuable information and take part in our free, family friendly day of activities.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes 2026

Curtis Hargrove is at it again!Stepping Up for a cause and going on a crazy endurance mission. He will be taking on the David Goggins 4x4x48 challenge where he will be running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours! &nbsp;Head over the Assumption track to cheer him on! &nbsp;Oh and did we mention he is doing this in HEELS! Curtis is kind enough to encourage donations for the work of Stepping Stones Crisis Society. Every dollar helps provide safe shelter, crisis intervention, and advocacy for individuals and families facing domestic violence and abuse. Give today to keep our doors open when someone has nowhere else to turn. Your support backs trained staff, education programs, and practical resources that help people leave unsafe situations and start rebuilding their lives.

Curtis Hargrove is at it again!Stepping Up for a cause and going on a crazy endurance mission.He will be taking on the David Goggins 4x4x48 challenge where he will be running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours! Head over the Assumption track to cheer him on! Oh and did we mention he is doing this in HEELS! Curtis is kind enough to encourage donations for the work of Stepping Stones Crisis Society. Every dollar helps provide safe shelter, crisis intervention, and advocacy for individuals and families facing domestic violence and abuse.Give today to keep our doors open when someone has nowhere else to turn. Your support backs trained staff, education programs, and practical resources that help people leave unsafe situations and start rebuilding their lives.

Curtis Hargrove: Heel Yeah!  48 hour challenge.

You are invited to the Crimson Table: Harvest of ShadowsOne night. Very Limited Seating. A feast best enjoyed after dark. 350 Farms welcomes you to enter a world where candlelight flickers, shadows linger, and the evening unfolds with an air of the forbidden. For one night only, Crimson Table: Harvest of Shadows invites an intimate gathering will take their place at the table for an extraordinary five-course dining experience, where every course has been crafted to awaken the senses and embrace the darker side of the season. Chef Renata Duarte brings forth a sumptuous feast inspired by the richness of the harvest, the romance of the night, and the mysterious world of the vampire. Expect an evening of exquisite food and atmospheric details. But the night does not end with the final course. Following dinner, guests are invited to venture beyond the table and into the Haunted Woods at 350 Farms, where the darkness takes on a life of its own. Take a moonlit stroll through the woods and see what&mdash;or who&mdash;you encounter along the way. An extraordinary dinner. A hauntingly beautiful setting. One unforgettable night.And beneath it all, every seat at the Crimson Table helps create brighter tomorrows for women and children through Stepping Stones Crisis Society. 45 seats. One night only.Come hungry. Dress accordingly. And whatever you do&hellip; don&#39;t wander too far from the light. Menu for the Evening THE BITE:&nbsp;First BiteMacerated Fig and Smoked Vinete, Spiced Red Wine Poached Fig, Fire Roasted Eggplant Caviar, Bleeding Beet and Horseradish Coulis, Charred Walnut Bone THE LIBATION:&nbsp;Blood of the StrigaBeet Infused Smoky Mezcal, Spiced Ginger, Activated Charcoal, Lime THE BREAD: &nbsp;Ash and EmberWarm Activated Charcoal Boule, Whipped Goat Cheese, Edible Leek Ash, Wild Blackberry and Thyme Compote THE SOUP:&nbsp;Eternal CiorbaClear Sour Chicken Broth, Pork and Rice Meatballs, Fermented Bran Elixir, Smoked Paprika Swirl THE SALAD:&nbsp;Undying Fields&nbsp;Bruised Purple Kale, Bitter Frisee, Black Currant Vinaigrette, Midnight Radish, Dehydrated Olive Earth THE MAIN: &nbsp;Bones of the Count&nbsp;Slow Braised Bone-In Short Rib, Velvet Purple Carrot and Black Garlic, Sour Cherry Reduction, Mushrooms THE SWEET:&nbsp;Last Light Baked Cottage Cheese and Quark Cheesecake, Pitch Black Charcoal Crust, Midnight Pastry Sphere, Bleeding Sour Cherry Coulis

Crimson Table Dinner with 350 Farms

Festival of Peace: Winter Glow is our signature fundraising gala, bringing together community leaders, partners, and supporters to raise critical funds for programs and services that help individuals and families impacted by family violence. Through an evening of exceptional dining, inspiring moments, entertainment, and connection, we celebrate resilience, honour those creating change, and shine a light on the ongoing need for safety and healing in our communities. Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights, this year&#39;s Winter Glow&nbsp;theme transforms the Cold Lake Ag Society Hall into a vibrant wonderland filled with colour and light. The evening reflects the hope, strength, and brighter futures made possible through the work of Stepping Stones. Enjoy a gourmet dinner by Joly Fine Cuisine, interactive entertainment, exciting auctions, live music from We&#39;re One World, a late-night lunch, and end the evening on the dance floor at our spectacular Glow Party with G&amp;C DJ. Please note this is an 18 and up event. Tables are limited, so reserve yours early.Tables of 8 or 10 available for larger parties Every ticket purchased helps provide emergency shelter, outreach, prevention, and support services for individuals and families rebuilding their lives after experiencing family violence.

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