Foothills Advocacy In Motion Society - FAIM

06/12/2026

🌟 High River Win of the Week 🌟

This week’s win goes to Kenny!

Kenny has been hard at work on his diamond art projects, showing incredible focus, patience, and attention to detail. Diamond art takes a steady hand and great hand-eye coordination, and Kenny is creating some amazing masterpieces one tiny piece at a time.

Keep up the fantastic work, Kenny—we’re proud of your dedication and creativity! 🎨✨

06/12/2026

🌟 Airdrie Win of the Week 🌟

Congratulations to Gina on her new volunteer role at Tails to Tell in Crossfield!

Gina’s gentle and caring nature shines every time she visits. She loves spending time with the cats, making sure each one gets plenty of attention, affection, and love. Her kindness brings comfort to the animals and joy to everyone around her.

We’re so proud of Gina for sharing her big heart with these furry friends. Keep up the amazing work, Gina! 🐾❤️

06/12/2026

🎉 Strathmore Win of the Week! 🎉

This week, Kyle wanted to celebrate a very special milestone—his one-year anniversary with FAIM! 😊

Over the past year, Kyle has been a valued part of the FAIM family, and we were happy to mark the occasion with a group photo to celebrate his achievement.

Congratulations, Kyle, on your one-year anniversary! We’re so glad you’re part of our Strathmore team and community. Here’s to many more great memories ahead! 🎉

06/12/2026

🌟 Okotoks Win of the Week 🌟

Mark volunteers at the Foothills Thrift Store (also known as the Salvage Center), where he helps sort puzzles, games, and media before preparing them for the sales floor.

Mark takes pride in his work and plays an important role in helping keep the store organized and welcoming for shoppers. His dedication and attention to detail make a real difference, and we’re grateful for the time and effort he gives to his volunteer role.

Way to go, Mark! We’re proud of all you do! 👏😊

06/08/2026

A special day for FAIM Strathmore!

Today, we had the honour of accepting a generous donation from Holy Cross Collegiate. To make the occasion even more meaningful, Zachary joined us for the presentation. As a proud Holy Cross graduate, it was a wonderful opportunity for him to reconnect with his former school.

Teachers were excited to see Zachary again, and we even got a photo of his track and field banner, which still hangs proudly in the gym. It was a great reminder that accomplishments, friendships, and community connections can last a lifetime.

Thank you to Holy Cross Collegiate for your generosity and continued support. We are grateful to be part of such a caring community!

Holy Cross Collegiate

06/05/2026

📢 Please see below for information regarding FAIM's Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 15.

All client families, members, and individuals that FAIM supports are invited to attend!

We hope to see you there!

To register for the BBQ please visit:

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/foothills-advocacy-in-motion-society/events/agm-bbq

06/04/2026

FAIM Acronym Challenge!

If you’ve ever attended a meeting at FAIM, you’ve probably heard enough acronyms to make your head spin. 😆

Here are just a few of the many acronyms we use every day:

Funding & Government
• PDD – Persons with Developmental Disabilities
• AISH – Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped
• ADAP – Alberta Disability Assistance Program
• FSCD – Family Support for Children with Disabilities
• CRA – Canada Revenue Agency
• DTC – Disability Tax Credit
• RDSP – Registered Disability Savings Plan
• ACDS - Alberta Council of DisabilityServices
• CET - Creating Excellence Together (Disability Services Accreditation Process)
• ADWA - Alberta Disability Workers Association
• CPP-D – Canada Pension Plan Disability

Support Staff & Services
• CSW – Community Support Worker
• TL – Team Lead
• CP – Care Provider
• HC – Home Care
• BC – Behaviour Consultant
• OT – Occupational Therapist
• PT – Physiotherapist
• HL - Home Living
• SLP – Speech-Language Pathologist

Planning & Supports
• IPP – Individual Program Plan
• ISP – Individual Support Plan
• P*P – Person-Centred Planning
• PBS – Positive Behaviour Support
• QOL – Quality of Life
• ADL – Activities of Daily Living
• AADL - Alberta Aids to Daily Living

Employment Supports
• SE – Supported Employment
• VR – Vocational Rehabilitation

Health & Safety
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute
• FA – First Aid
• OHS – Occupational Health and Safety
• WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• AED - Automated External Defibrillator

FAIM & Community
• AGM – Annual General Meeting
• ED – Executive Director
• HRH – High River Half
• AGLC – Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabi (required for all events & fundraising)

And finally, just for fun, the most important acronym of all…

• OEDGMITG – Our Executive Director Gerry McCallum Is The GOAT

🐐 GOAT – Greatest Of All Time

Did we miss any good ones? Add your favourite FAIM acronym in the comments! 😄

06/04/2026

🌟 High River Win of the Week! 🌟

This week’s spotlight is on Dustin!

Dustin is a dedicated member of FAIM’s lawn mowing team and works hard three days a week helping keep yards in High River looking their best. He takes pride in his work, always puts in a great effort, and is a reliable part of the team.

We’re proud of Dustin’s commitment and the excellent job he does each week.

Keep up the great work, Dustin! 👏🌱

06/04/2026

🏃‍♀️🌎 Happy Global Running Day! 🏃‍♂️🌎

Today, runners around the world are celebrating the joy of running—and what better time to start preparing for FAIM’s High River Half on September 12!

Whether you’re training for the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K Walk, or Kids Run, every step you take today is a step toward the finish line. You don’t have to be fast, and you don’t have to be experienced—you just have to start.

Did you know that running was the featured event at the very first Olympic Games in 776 BC? More than 2,700 years later, people are still coming together through the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other.

So lace up your shoes, grab a friend, and get moving today. Your future self will thank you on race day!

🏅 Registration is open now for the High River Half
📅 September 12, 2026
📍 George Lane Park, High River

Register here ⬇️

Mark your calendars! September 12th, 2026, the High River Half, Sponsored by Servus Credit Union in Support of FAIM, is back and better than ever!

06/03/2026

Airdrie Win of the Week!

Meet Jordan — Airdrie FAIM’s best picture poser! Jordan is always ready to strike a pose, keeping the office full of laughter.

Jordan works one day a week at Genesis Place as a facility attendant, with support from his FAIM staff. He works hard, takes pride in his tasks, and is pictured here taking down a setup as part of his daily task list.

Keep up the great work, Jordan! Thanks for bringing so much fun and laughter to Airdrie FAIM!