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  • Established in 2004, the JCTS is a community-serving charity which strengthens Jasper’s community wellbeing by creating, mobilizing, and providing access to resources while connecting people, organizations, and opportunities to generate sustained community-centric impact. Today, the organization is serving as a resource mobilizer, access point, connector and convener in the community.

  • JCTS and Community Outreach Services (COS) partner to support Jasper residents to access support when they need it most.  If a Jasper resident faces challenges, COS staff help them explore all available resources, including government aid, insurance, and community support programs. JCTS funds are only used when all other options have been exhausted. 

    1. JCTS provides grant opportunities to COS to advance JCTS’s charitable objectives. 

    2. COS provides community programming and direct social support including distributes funds to residents.

  • JCTS is dedicated to supporting Jasper’s long-term recovery and resilience after the July 2024 wildfire through fundraising and programming that enhance community well-being. JCTS launched the Jasper Fire Fund to support ongoing recovery. JCTS will continue to advocate, fundraise, and distribute resources to help Jasper rebuild for years to come.

  • Residents seeking financial assistance or community support can contact Community Outreach Services for free, confidential, and non-judgmental assistance by calling 780-852-2100, emailing community@jasper-alberta.ca, or visiting 627 Patricia Street or the Jasper Activity Centre at 303 Bonhomme Street. More details can be found on the Municipality of Jasper’s website.

  • 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.