Joey Moss Memorial Golf Classic 2022

Join us for a day in celebration of the impact Joey made to our community and the disability sector.  

Throughout the course, take part in fun games, indulge in delicious food and beverages, and meet some of Joey’s long-time friends including Edmonton Elks Football Team and Edmonton Oilers Alumni.  

Wrap up the day with a Hot Stove hosted by Gene Principe, to get the inside scoop with some of Edmonton’s elite athletes and training staff.  

This will be a day you won’t want to miss! 

Tournament Details 

Date: Monday, September 12, 2022 

Location: Blackhawk Golf Club, 51111 Range Rd 255 Spruce Grove, AB 

Format: Shot-Gun Start 

Cost: $450 single registration, $1,600 team registration  

(Charitable tax receipt provided: $150 receipt for single registration, $400 receipt for team registration) 

Schedule:  

• Breakfast/ Registration: 8:00 am 

• Shot Gun Start: 10:00 am (weather dependent) 

• Hot Stove & Prizes to follow 

Winnifred Stewart's Incoming CEO

Welcome Emily Ruttan, Winnifred Stewart’s Incoming CEO

For Immediate Release: April 21, 2022

(Edmonton, AB) – We are happy to announce that Emily Ruttan will be starting as Winnifred Stewart’s new CEO on May 16th!

Emily comes to Winnifred Stewart (WS) with diverse leadership experience that shares a common thread: harnessing the power of community to address complex challenges and make a positive impact. She is truly thrilled to join WS after building on her program delivery and leadership strengths at the Government of Alberta, the University of Alberta, the City of Edmonton, and, most recently, Homeward Trust. Emily's roots are in education - as a teacher in remote communities in Northern Alberta. Her roots and outlook on community are behind her belief that we can inspire hope daily to galvanize community and achieve meaningful impact. Emily will officially assume her role as WS' incoming CEO on May 16, 2022.

Emily will be joining us at our Annual General Meeting on June 13, 2022 at 7pm. A formal invite will be sent out in the next few weeks. We are looking forward to meeting Emily and welcoming her to the WS family in the coming weeks!

Media Contact:

Candace Smallwood

Director of Development & Communications

CandaceS@wsaf.ca

780-974-3190

https://www.winnifredstewart.com

Virtual Family & Guardian Town Hall - Wednesday, January 19th!

Please join Winnifred Stewart for a virtual Town Hall next Wednesday January 19, 2022 at 6:30PM.

Topic: Family and Guardians Town Hall

Time: Wednesday January 19, 2022 @ 6:30PM

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84721764966

Meeting ID: 847 2176 4966

Passcode: 144264

If you have any questions or concerns in advance of this town hall, please don't hesitate to contact Candace Smallwood at 780-974-3190

OILERS 50/50 EVENT IN SUPPORT OF WINNIFRED STEWART ASSOCIATION, SPECIAL OLYMPICS ALBERTA & EDMONTON DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY

IN MEMORY OF JOEY MOSS

IN SUPPORT OF WINNIFRED STEWART ASSOCIATION, SPECIAL OLYMPICS ALBERTA & EDMONTON DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY 

This 50/50 raffle is in memory of Joey Moss and in support of The Winnifred Stewart Association, Special Olympics Alberta and the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society.

Joey was an amazing person whose true passion and dedication to the Oilers organization, players and love of the game touched countless members of the hockey community. Joey’s legacy was not only in the Oilers locker room but throughout all of Oil Country. He will be forever remembered for the amazing impact he has made on so many people along the way.  

The net proceeds generated from the raffle will benefit The Winnifred Stewart Association, Special Olympics Alberta-Edmonton, and the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society.

This 50/50 raffle will be a PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT which starts today and runs until Thursday, December 9 with the jackpot building over those days.

Purchase your 50/50 tickets before 9 PM MT tonight and be entered to win Two Chairman's Club Tickets to the Oilers vs. Knights Game on January 14, 2022.

All winning raffle numbers for the early bird prize will be entered into the draw for 50/50 prize as well. The winning ticket number for the early bird prize draw can be found at EdmontonOilers.com/5050 shortly after the draw.

The raffle is now open and closes Thursday, December 9 at 11 PM MT.

Winnifred Stewart - Change in CEO

December 6, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Winnifred Stewart Association, Change in CEO


On behalf of the Winnifred Stewart Association Board of Directors, I am regretful to announce the resignation of our CEO, Sue Gilchrist.

Sue has served the organization since 2018, and has made a significant and positive impact on the culture and organizational structure during her time here. We thank Sue for all she gave to Winnifred Stewart and wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

The Winnifred Stewart Association Board of Directors are in the process of recruiting our next CEO, and in the interim, the Winnifred Stewart Management Team will oversee the organizational operations.

Please contact a member of the management team as below:

Director of Business Operations, John Alexander: johna@wsaf.ca
Director of People & Culture, Sunanda Bhattacharya: sunandab@wsaf.ca
Director of Finance, Jennifer Deck: JenniferD@wsaf.ca
Director of Home Services, Karen Hauber: karenh@wsaf.ca
Director of Development & Communications, Candace Smallwood: Candaces@wsaf.ca
Director of Community Opportunities, Corinna Yakimowich: corinnay@wsaf.ca


Sincerely,

Gord Rajewski
Chair
Winnifred Stewart Association

Media inquiries may be directed to:
Candace Smallwood
Director of Development & Communications
Winnifred Stewart
11130 131 Street
Edmonton, AB T5M 1C1
W. 780-453-6707 ext. 246
C. 780-974-3190
E. candaces@wsaf.ca

Winnifred Stewart Building Get's Fresh New Name!

December 3, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Centre for Community Inclusion
Bringing Community Together Through Partnerships


(Edmonton, Alberta): Friday, December 3, 2021, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and Winnifred Stewart, ABC Head Start Society and Community Options, are honoured to announce the renaming of their Westmount location as the Centre for Community Inclusion.

The building located at 11130 131 Street in Edmonton was built in 1953; formerly, the Winnifred Stewart School for children with developmental disabilities was one of the first of its kind in Canada.

Today, Winnifred Stewart, provides home supports, community recreation and employment and volunteer opportunities to nearly 200 adults with developmental disabilities, and specializes in dementia care support, and advocacy for the importance of inclusive employment.

For over 35 years, ABC Head Start has worked primarily with neurodiverse children and their families who often face layered complexities such as poverty, food insecurity, and other challenges. The flexible supports in ABC’s classrooms empower all children to realize their unlimited potential, while one-on-one therapies with a variety of professionals ensure all children and families have equal access to education and a joy for learning.

Community Options believes in offering children and families an inclusive experience to develop their full potential, regardless of their abilities. For over 40 years, they have been supporting the diverse learning needs of children and families through the provision of high-quality, inclusive early childhood education, early intervention, childcare, family supports and community initiatives.

Along with the three pillar organizations, the building is also home to community programs offered by Autism Edmonton, Alberta Cerebral Palsy Association and the Paralympic Sports Association.

Earlier this year, the organizations engaged community stakeholders in the renaming process through a building naming competition. “We believe that the Centre for Community Inclusion better illustrates the comprehensive services offered to people with disabilities that are now provided within the building,” says Sue Gilchrist, CEO for Winnifred Stewart.

Partnership and co-location have enhanced the diversity and available resources to families and individuals, but more importantly, better integration of lifelong supports for Albertans and Edmontonians with developmental disabilities. It allows for collaboration in funding opportunities and increased efficiencies for all three organizations.

The Centre for Community Inclusion partners look forward to offering more opportunities to collaborate with the community and open the doors as a resource to the broader public.


Media inquiries may be directed to:
Candace Smallwood
Director of Development & Communications
Winnifred Stewart Association
11130 131 Street
Edmonton, AB T5M 1C1
W. 780-453-6707 ext. 246
C. 780-974-3190
E. candaces@wsaf.ca

The Edmonton Elks 50/50 Event in support of Winnifred Stewart is back!

The Edmonton Elks are proud to announce the return of the one-day Joey Moss 50/50 sponsored by James H. Brown Injury Lawyers.

Proceeds of the 50/50 will go to the Joey Moss Memorial Fund again this year, to continue Joey's legacy of advocating for employment and other meaningful opportunities for people with developmental disabilities through:

·         raising awareness about inclusive employment;

·         fostering employment & entrepreneurship opportunities;

·         and supporting employment programs for people with developmental disabilities throughout Alberta

Read the full press release here

The Joey Moss Memorial Fund Partners with Special Olympics Edmonton

Winnifred Stewart donates $20,000 to Special Olympics Edmonton, in honor of Joey Moss’ 1 year anniversary of passing.

The Joey Moss Memorial Fund is proud to partner with Special Olympics Edmonton, with a donation of $20,000 in support The Joey Moss Invitational Floor Hockey Tournament.

With over 300 athletes from 10 Special Olympics affiliates, athletes will compete in a full day of floor hockey, one of the many events that Joey was so passionate about. In addition, funds will be used to cover off additional costs needed to run the program throughout the year.

Winnifred Stewart and Special Olympics Edmonton are committed to carrying on Joey’s legacy through impactful events and awareness for inclusion. Now more than ever, it is important that we support vulnerable members of the community and re-connect them through meaningful opportunities and experiences; the two organizations look forward to continuing to partner on projects to continue to make this a reality.

The Joey Moss Memorial Fund (JMMF) was created after Joey's passing on October 26, in response to Joey's family's request for donations in lieu of flowers, to be provided to Winnifred Stewart. In collaboration with the Moss Family, it was established that funds raised by the Joey Moss Memorial Fund would be used to continue Joey's legacy of advocating for employment and other meaningful opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

The priorities of this fund are to first and foremost:

-Raise Awareness

-Foster Employment and Entrepreneurship Opportunities

-Support Employment Programs throughout Alberta through Community Funding

“Winnifred Stewart is humbled and honored to have the support of the community to fulfill these missions and be able to support other like-minded organizations. Joey’s memory lives on within our community and his advocacy work continues to make a difference in the lives of other people with developmental disabilities.” says Sue Gilchrist, CEO of Winnifred Stewart.

For more information about the impact within the community through programs offered by the Joey Moss Memorial Fund and Special Olympics Edmonton, Please visit: www.joeymossmemorialfund.ca and www.specialolympicsedmonton.ca

Media Contact:

Candace Smallwood

Director of Development & Communications CandaceS@wsaf.ca

780-974-3190

Thorsby Lions Club Donates $10,200!

Between The Pigeon Lake Music Festival 50/50 draw and The Empties for Joey Campaign, The Thorsby Lions Club were able to raise $10,200 to give to Winnifred Stewart in support of our programs. We couldn’t be more grateful for the involvement of the Thorsby Lions and their community, they worked hard to help make a difference and support our organization!

A bit about the Thorsby Lions and their Involvement with Winnifred Stewart:

The Lions Club chooses an organization each year that they can support, as their motto is "To Serve". They typically hold free events in our community but haven’t been able to for the past 20 months, due to the pandemic. The choice for WS came from the Thorsby Lions Club President Nathan Raymond as he listens to the bear daily and Scott pulled all his heart strings with all the stories of Joey Moss, when speaking about the Empties for Joey Campaign. One thing led to another, and they received the opportunity to take over Empties for Joey once the Bear had concluded the campaign. The Bear provided their ads, and the club had some banners made up, which were fastened to Nathan’s father’s big red international rig parked on Hankin street. So many people dropped off empties daily through the summer, the truck was filled almost daily and the donations filled almost half of the 24-foot box by the end of august. In July the Pigeon Lake Music festival contacted the club to handle the 50/50 draw, which was the largest scale the club has ever ben involved with, with the help of their incredibly supportive community they ran the 50/50 for 3 days!

Today is Officially Proclaimed Joey Moss Day!

In honour of Joey's birthday - today is officially Joey Moss Day!

Proclamation:

WHEREAS, Joseph Neil Moss, affectionately known as Joey Moss, was a positive, enthusiastic and passionate dressing room attendant for the Edmonton Oilers and the former Edmonton Eskimos;

AND WHEREAS, for more than 30 years, Joey captured the hearts of sports fans with his unrelenting enthusiasm and excitement;

AND WHEREAS, Joey was an inspiration for so many, advocating for inclusion for people with developmental disabilities;

AND WHEREAS, Joey has left an incredible legacy and Edmontonians will always remember him and the joy he brought to every single hockey and football game;

THEREFORE I, MAYOR DON IVESON, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 “JOEY MOSS DAY”

IN EDMONTON, ALBERTA’S CAPITAL CITY.