Over $75,000 Raised for Changing Futures at Gala

Changing Futures… one Teen at a Time!

We invite you to join the Changing Futures Foundation and the Terra Centre as they celebrate the groundbreaking of a unique affordable housing project in Edmonton.

The Changing Futures Foundation and the Terra Centre have partnered to provide safe, secure, and affordable housing for teen parents completing their education, while raising their children. These young people will benefit from the Changing Futures Foundation’s first affordable housing solution, Project Touchdown, a four-plex located in the Montrose neighborhood of Edmonton.

Founded in 2011, the goal of Changing Futures Foundation is to build capacity and provide sustainable solutions to help others help themselves. The Foundation is committed to creating partnerships and opportunities that support underprivileged or marginalized individuals and families as they work toward building their own sustainable, brighter futures.

“Project Touchdown embodies what the Changing Futures Foundation is all about… extending a helping hand to those who deserve a second chance to create the future they deserve”, says Dianne Young, Changing Futures Foundation Board Member.

Project Touchdown is specifically designed to meet the needs of teen parents. Once the first group of teens have completed their education and are solidly employed, they will move to more traditional housing and Terra Centre will populate the Project Touchdown four-plex with another group of teens also committed to raising their children while going to school.

“Safe and affordable housing is the changer maker. We see the difference it makes everyday for our young parents who are working hard toward their goals of education and advancing their employment opportunities”, adds Terra Centre Executive Director Karen Mottershead. “Terra is thrilled to be collaborating in partnership with the Changing Futures Foundation to help build stronger, more promising futures for the young families we serve.”

The generous benefactor of the Changing Futures Foundation is Carrington Group of Companies, who recently raised over $16,000 at their 24th Annual Trades Golf Tournament to help fund Project Touchdown. Without generous support from Carrington and Bedrock Homes staff and trades, this project would not be possible.

Project Touchdown Groundbreaking

Date: Friday August 16, 2013

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: 12038 – 62 Street, Edmonton

Presenters: Ken Ferchoff, Board Chair – Changing Futures Foundation

Karen Mottershead, Executive Director – Terra Centre

Councillor Kim Krushell – City of Edmonton

Media enquiries may be directed to:

Courtney Provencal

Changing Futures Foundation

Ph: (780) 777-8324

Angie McConnell

Terra Centre for Teen Parents

Ph: (780) 217-8781