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.
The Alberta Summer Music Workshop has been providing a summer music experience for Alberta students since 1957. The summer music program, begun by then Music Consultant David J. Peterkin (hence the Peterkin Symphonic Band) was originally a program of the Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation and was a direct program of the Alberta Government until 1983.
Volunteer Central brings people and community together to meet the vital needs of Red Deer and Central Alberta. Volunteers are essential to our way of life and have a positive impact on the way our communities grow and succeed. It helps build the capacity and resilience of our communities!
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