Northreach Society

11/22/2025

🌈 Your Guide to Understanding Pronouns!

Pronouns matter! They help us refer to one another with respect and accuracy. Whether it's she/her, he/him, they/them, or neopronouns,
pronouns is a simple way to show you care. 💛

✨ Ask politely
✨ Use them correctly
✨ Correct mistakes with kindness

Let’s make every space more inclusive.

11/20/2025

🏳️‍⚧️ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 🏳️‍⚧️

Today, we pause to honor the lives of our 2SLGBTQIA+ trans siblings who were taken by violence, hatred, and fear. Transgender Day of Remembrance isn’t just a date but rather a reminder of the urgent need for compassion, protection, and unconditional support.

We remember those we’ve lost, we hold space for those who are grieving, and we stand with every trans person who continues to navigate a world that does not always offer safety or understanding. Their courage, resilience, and authenticity deserve to be celebrated, not feared.

If you’re able, please take a moment today to show support for our trans community. Reach out. Listen. Stand up. Educate yourself. Advocate. Let the trans people in your life know that they are loved, valued, and seen.

𝙏𝙤 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙠:
𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍.
𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮.
𝙒𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧.
𝙒𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧.
𝙒𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮.🕯️

11/20/2025

🌸 Pregnancy Wellness: Gentle Ways to Thrive for You & Baby 🌸
Your body is doing something incredible—here’s how to support it!

💖 Quick Tips for a Healthier Pregnancy:

✅ Stay hydrated – Aim for 8-10 glasses of water daily!
✅ Move mindfully – Prenatal yoga, walking, or swimming = magic.
✅ Eat the rainbow – Focus on iron, folate, and protein-rich foods.
✅ Rest guilt-free – Your body is building a human—naps are productive!
✅ Prioritize mental health – Journal, meditate or talk it out. Mood swings are normal, but you deserve support.

⚠️ Avoid:
• Excessive caffeine (stick to

11/17/2025

Being an ally isn’t a label—it’s a practice. ✊

Listen, learn, and leverage your privilege to uplift marginalized voice, listen, learn, and leverage your privilege to uplift marginalized. 💬

Tag someone who inspires YOU to be a better ally! 🌍

11/15/2025

Birth control, simplified! 💊✨

From pills to IUDs—know your options. Swipe ➡️ for the quick lowdown & tag someone who should see this!

PS: Always consult your doc! 🩺

11/14/2025

11/13/2025

2SLGBTQ+ isn’t a phase — it’s who we are. 🌈💫

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11/10/2025

Our office and testing will be closed on November 11 to observe Remembrance Day. Today we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served. ❤️

11/10/2025

Helping Hands 12th Annual Christmas Sponsorship Information Announcement

This year, we’re doing things a little differently!

To help streamline the process and ensure we can best support the families already connected to us, we have opened the application and wishlist opportunity to clients who have accessed the pantry within the last six months.

Currently, we have close to 500 families either accessing or waiting to access the pantry. Given this high demand, we’ve decided it makes the most sense to offer the Christmas Sponsorship internally first. If spaces remain available after this first round, we will open applications to the broader community.

We understand this may not be what some folks were hoping for, but with limited staffing and a growing need across the community, this approach allows us to reach as many families as possible in the most effective way.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to make this holiday season special for as many families as we can. 🎄

11/07/2025

🎉 Are you 13–29 and live in Grande Prairie?
We want to hear from 2SLGBTQ+ youth about what life is like here!

💬 Take our survey and enter to win 1 of 10 $200 Prairie Mall gift cards (see survey link for rules and details)!

📲 Just scan the QR code or follow the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YM3BHPZ

🏳️‍🌈 Your voice = change.
📅 Survey closes Nov 30, 2025.

Questions? amanda.g@northreach.ca

11/05/2025

Congratulations to Caitlin, our Employee of the month! 🎉

We’re thrilled to recognize Caitlin Myers as our Employee of the Month! She has consistently gone above and beyond in supporting both the OAT team and the OAT clients. From educating incoming students and orienting new staff, to stepping up during times when others were away or unwell, she truly held down the fort.
Her adaptability, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the success of those around her are nothing short of admirable. 💙

Thank you Caitlin for being such a reliable and inspiring presence, your efforts make a real difference every day! 👏