Rising Above Ministry Grande Prairie

10/16/2026

💙 A Person-Centred Approach at Rising Above 💙

At Rising Above, we take a person-centred approach with each individual who walks through our doors. We recognize that every participant has a different story, different struggles, unique strengths, personal goals, and their own pace of growth.

Our staff takes the time to get to know each participant, listen to their story, and meet them where they are. This helps ensure that each person feels heard, valued, and cared for as they navigate their recovery journey. 🤝

Each participant is also actively involved in setting their own goals and taking ownership of their recovery. This allows them to focus on the areas where they need to grow while building the skills, confidence, and independence they need for life beyond Rising Above.

By walking alongside each individual and supporting their unique journey, we can help make the transition into life after the program a little smoother and more sustainable.

At Rising Above, we believe recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Every story matters. Every person matters. Every step forward matters. 💙

10/14/2026

💙 Did You Know? 💙

Last week, we shared one of the ways we are going to use the $3 million Capital investment grant from the Government of Alberta and what it means for Rising Above Ministry. Today, we want to share another important part of this story.

This grant will allow us to keep the three houses we are using as women's residences. Once we renovate our current facility, these three homes will transition into second-stage housing.

✨ This means we will be able to increase our capacity from 14 women to 19!

We are so excited to be able to welcome more women into our program, especially as we have seen the need for these services continue to grow over the past few years.

While this grant is a tremendous blessing, we still rely on the generosity of our community to help cover programming costs and the many other expenses involved in ministry. Your support helps us continue creating safe spaces where lives can be transformed and HOPE can be restored. 💙

If you would like to support Rising Above Ministry, you can donate here:

👉 https://www.risingabovegp.com/qry/sr_donate.taf

Interested in becoming a monthly donor? Call our office at 780-533-3025 or email [email protected].

Next week, we’ll be sharing the final important way this generous grant will be used.

Together, we are making room for HOPE. 💙

10/12/2026

💛 Happy Thanksgiving from Rising Above! 💛

On Friday a lovely family from The All Nations Church in Wembley blessed us with a beautiful brunch! We appreciate the generosity and act of service so much, both participants and staff enjoyed it. We had wonderful time gathering and spending time together. We also had the pleasure of using the kitchen and dining area in Summit House for the first time!

We would like to take this time to thank our dedicated community partners and volunteers, anyone who gives, prays, and walks alongside us, THANK YOU. Your support helps us continue providing a safe place where lives can be changed, HOPE can be restored, and new beginnings can take root. 🩵

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are reminded that giving is one way we can share the blessings we have received. If you are looking for a way to give back this season, consider supporting Rising Above. Your donations help allow us to continue reaching those struggling with addiction.

Please click to donate: https://www.risingabovegp.com/qry/sr_donate.taf

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

10/09/2026

✨ We’re 6 months away from our annual Hope Lives Banquet! ✨

Our Hope Lives Banquet is Rising Above’s biggest fundraising event of the year, and we are ready to begin the planning and preparation for this special evening. 💙

There are many details and moving pieces that go into making this event possible, and we would love for you to pray with us as we begin this process. 🙏

Over the next few weeks, our 2027 Hope Lives Banquet Committee will be meeting for the first time this season to begin laying the foundation for what we hope will be another incredible evening of sharing stories, celebrating lives changed, and coming together as a community to support the work God is doing through Rising Above.

We will officially announce the Save the Date following our first committee meeting, so stay tuned! ✨

We are so excited to see what God has in store for this year’s Hope Lives Banquet. Together, we can continue to share HOPE and see lives transformed. 💙

10/07/2026

💙 Did you know? 💙

A few weeks ago, we shared the exciting news that we received a $3 million Capital investment grant from the Government of Alberta. We are incredibly grateful for this investment in what God is doing through Rising Above Ministry! We would like to take a minute to share with you what these funds will be used for.

This generous funding means we will be able to move into Summit House debt-free! 🙌

That is a HUGE relief and blessing for our ministry. Being able to open the doors to this brand-new facility without the burden of monthly payments allows us to focus even more on what matters most—helping participants find freedom, healing, and HOPE.

🏠 Summit House has 36 beds, allowing us to grow our capacity from 19 beds to 36 beds for men in our community. That means more men will have the opportunity to walk through our doors and begin a journey toward a new life.

While this incredible gift helps us with the facility, we still need the generosity of our community to support our day-to-day activities. Your donations help make it possible for us to continue providing the care, guidance, and support our participants need.

If you would like to make a donation, please click the link below. If you would like to set up monthly donations, please call our office 780-533-3025 or email [email protected]

Donate: https://www.risingabovegp.com/qry/sr_donate.taf

Stay tuned for more information regarding this wonderful donation.

Together, we are making room for HOPE. 💙

10/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating Kaitlin and Becky! 🎉

A couple weeks ago, these two amazing ladies came to the end of their 6-month journey here at Rising Above! 💙

Throughout their journey, Kaitlin and Becky worked hard to overcome obstacles, face difficult truths, and break free from the things that once held them captive. Their growth, courage, and commitment are worth celebrating! 🙌

We are so proud of how far they’ve come and look forward to seeing where the next steps of their journey take them. We believe there are great things ahead! ✨

The process is ongoing and one day at a time. "May the Lord bless you and keep you." - Numbers 6:24

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Thank you Grande Prairie, for making our Share-A-Thon a great celebration!

09/30/2026

🧡 TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY 🧡

Today, Rising Above joins Canadians in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We remember and honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the generations who continue to carry the impact of these experiences.

At Rising Above, we are grateful for the honour of working alongside Alberta First Nations and Bands in the journey of recovery and healing. We recognize that reconciliation is more than a single day—it is built through listening, learning, relationship, respect, and walking alongside one another.

Our work reminds us that healing happens in relationship. As we continue to learn from the past, may we also work together toward a future marked by truth, reconciliation, hope, and healing.

🧡 Every Child Matters.
🧡 Healing matters.
🧡 Relationship matters.

09/29/2026

❤️ THANK YOU, GRANDE PRAIRIE! ❤️

What an incredible Share-A-Thon and Grand Opening!

Together, we raised an amazing $37,000 to support the work of Rising Above!🎉

To our donors, sponsors, community partners, churches, volunteers, the City of Grande Prairie, the Province of Alberta, and everyone who came out to celebrate with us—THANK YOU!

Your generosity, partnership, prayers, and encouragement are helping create more opportunities for people to find hope, healing, and lasting recovery.

Most of all, thank you to our participants and graduates who courageously share their stories and remind us why this work matters.

We are grateful to call Grande Prairie home and excited for what comes next.

A community coming together, brings HOPE Beyond Brokenness!

❤️ Thank you for Rising Above with us! ❤️