DONATE A RIDE THE RED DEER ACTION GROUP SOCIETYThe Red Deer Action Group Society has been serving the citizens of Red Deer with their special transportation needs since 1977.When Red Deer City Transit took over the operation of the Action Bus Program in 2008, our Society refocused and initiated the Subsidy Ride Program The Program is designed to support low income individuals and families in Red Deer, by offering a transportation subsidy to attend social and educational events as well as trips for medical purposes. Travel may be within communities, between communities, and to major cities, provided they are in the province of Alberta. Now in its 4th year, the Program has reimbursed more than $40,000 to help reduce the cost of bus passes, taxi fares, and other modes of transportation.Caroline MercrediRiley, a client of the Red Deer Action Group Society's Subsidy Ride Program, boards a wheelchair equipped Greyhound bus for travel to Edmonton to visit her sister.
Central Alberta is rich in its wealth of caring volunteer and charitable organizations. Yet, as a member of this voluntary sector, the Community Foundation plays a truly unique role – as a catalyst for community action and a resource for philanthropy. The
Our mission at The John Howard Society of Red Deer is to prevent crime and reintegrate convicted criminals into society. The programs offered at this not-for-profit focus on advocacy and prevention so that offenders can feel supported and cared about. Visit our office located in the heart of historic downtown.