January 2025

6 Month Update

As we reflect on the past six months, the Jasper Community Team Society is proud to share the progress made in supporting the Jasper community through these challenging times. Thanks to the commitment of our volunteer board, administrator, partners, and donors, we have directly received over $1.7 million in donations to support Jasper's long-term recovery.

​​To date, $504,717.14 has been released from the Jasper Community Team Society’s Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund. All funds discussed are distributed through the Municipality of Jasper’s Community Outreach Services designed to support individuals and families facing small but significant barriers to recovery following the wildfire.

What is the Jasper Fire Community Fund?

The Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund serves as a last resort, supplementing government, insurance, and other relief programs to fill critical gaps in recovery efforts. We are very grateful for the donations that JCTS has received so far and are continuing to accept funds for the long-term recovery of Jasper. Our focus remains on providing targeted support to individuals and families in need with our partners at the Community Outreach Services.

Through this approach, we aim to ensure equitable distribution of the funds to individuals and families in need.

Who is eligible to receive support from the fund?

The Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund is intended to support individuals and families who have been impacted by the July 2024 wildfire and are facing small but significant barriers to their recovery.

How Can Jasperites Access Support?

The funds donated to date are distributed directly to individuals and families in-need through our partnership with the Municipality of Jasper’s Community Outreach Services.

To access support:

  • Visit: Community Outreach Services located at 627 Patricia Street or the Activity Centre at 303 Bonhomme Street.

  • Call: 780-852-2100 to make an appointment.

What is the relationship between the Jasper Community Team Society and the Municipality of Jasper?

JCTS is an independent non-profit organization with charitable status that was created in 2004 with a mission to raise funds to improve the well-being of Jasper residents in partnership with the Municipality of Jasper’s Community Outreach Services.

Funds that are donated to the Jasper Community Team Society flow directly to individuals and families who are experiencing small but significant barriers to their well-being through Community Outreach Services. The Jasper Community Team Society deeply values and appreciates its strong relationship with the Municipality of Jasper’s Community Outreach Services, which enables this impactful work.

3 Year Distribution Strategy

Enhancing Organizational and Operational Capacity for Long-Term Impact

Recognizing that resilience is built over time, JCTS is working on enhancing our organizational and operational capacity to continue fundraising, distributing funds, and developing a long-term vision for our role in Jasper's recovery and long-term resilience.

This includes hiring an Executive Director to support sustainable operations, fundraising support, and providing strategic leadership to advance the JCTS’s ability to support the community long-term.

Partnerships

We are deeply grateful to our partners at the Banff Canmore Foundation, whose collaboration has been instrumental in supporting the Jasper Community Team Society during this time of significant change.

In partnership with JCTS, the Banff Canmore Foundation has pledged $500,000 for immediate relief support for individuals and families via Community Outreach Services. $200,000 of these funds has already been distributed to COS.

Thank You To Our Donors

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support of our donors. Your contributions have been the foundation of our ability to assist individuals and families affected by the wildfire. Whether through individual donations, community fundraising events, or contributions from businesses and organizations, your support has had a profound impact on our efforts to aid those in need.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Jasper Community Team Society (JCTS) is a registered charity in Jasper, Alberta, dedicated to raising funds to help residents overcome challenges to their well-being. Since 2004, the JCTS has provided direct financial support to Jasper residents through the Caring Community Fund, which is available through Community Outreach Services. Residents searching for support can access these funds by visiting Community Outreach Services. Click here, for more information about our vision and mission.

  • Through a strong partnership, the JCTS and Community Outreach Services work together towards a shared goal of ensuring that Jasper residents can access support to overcome barriers to their well-being. The JCTS focuses on fundraising and making funds available, while Community Outreach Services serves as the central place for social support in the community to distribute funds directly to Jasper residents. 

    When a Jasper resident faces challenges, Community Outreach Services employees help individuals explore available resources, including government aid, insurance, and support from organizations like the Canadian Red Cross. The JCTS funds are only accessed when all other funding sources have been exhausted.

  • In the days after the wildfire, the JCTS’s volunteer board quickly launched a fundraising effort to assist the community’s long-term recovery beyond immediate relief efforts. Since then, the JCTS has raised over $1.7 million to directly support residents in overcoming challenges to their well-being through Community Outreach Services. Now, as a dedicated local advocate and registered charitable organization, the JCTS continues to focus on fundraising to support Jasper’s long-term recovery, ensuring support remains available for years to come. 

  • Recovery after a wildfire is a long-term process. The JCTS is committed to ongoing support, helping residents navigate challenges long after immediate relief efforts and insurance payments have ended. The JCTS will continue to advocate for community needs, raise funds, and provide resources to support Jasper’s recovery for years to come.

  • Community Outreach Services will help you understand your options through organizations such as the Government of Alberta, the Canadian Red Cross, and the Banff Canmore Foundation. These organizations provided immediate relief after the wildfire and continue to do so.

    To learn more about immediate relief support available, please click here.

  • If you are in immediate emergency healthcare need, call 911. For housing, financial aid, mental health, and crisis support, you can find additional resources on the Municipality of Jasper website.

  • To date, the JCTS has raised over $1.7 million and released $504,717.14 to support wildfire recovery efforts in Jasper.

    The JCTS remains committed to continually fundraising to ensure ongoing support for the community's long-term recovery.

  • To access funds, please schedule an appointment with Community Outreach Services.

    Support is available through:

    • Visit: Community Outreach Services located at 627 Patricia Street or visit the Activity Centre at 303 Bonhomme Street.

  • The JCTS is legally required to distribute funds through qualified organizations that align with our mission, like Community Outreach Services. As a registered charity, the JCTS cannot provide funds directly to individuals but ensures support reaches those in need through our partnership with Community Outreach Services.

  • The JCTS serves as a secondary advisor for these funds. Fund distribution follows a formal process led by the Banff Canmore Foundation and the donors themselves, which is still being developed based on community needs. The JCTS continues to work with these organizations, and further updates will be shared once available. You can read more about these funds here.