<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cards for Care Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spreading smiles through meaningful connections.]]></description><link>https://www.cardsforcareyeg.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:51:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cardsforcarealberta.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer Spotlight: Kelly Oost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelly Oost, Cards for Care volunteer and designer of card inserts. Written by Lyra Brown, VP Communications When Kelly Oost discovered Cards for Care, she already knew the power that a handmade card can hold. Five years ago, Kelly stepped away from running two YouTube channels and selling handmade cards at markets. While she loved creating, she found herself wanting to focus on something different. “I was tired of the markets and wanted to do something to help and send some kindness out into...]]></description><link>https://www.cardsforcarealberta.ca/post/volunteer-spotlight-kelly-oost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b7783f982a6a9cdc292a5f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:28:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081737_39532e2c70d849cdbb8e7e28d4d0e6a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cardsforcareyeg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive Spotlight: Elena Dansereau Guiding Cards for Care’s Expansion into Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Lyra Brown, VP Communications Growth is not just about numbers. It is about impact, intention and community. As Cards for Care expands beyond Edmonton and into Calgary’s healthcare community, we are proud to introduce Elena Dansereau as our Director of Calgary Operations. This next chapter marks an exciting milestone for Cards for Care, and Elena’s leadership reflects both thoughtful expansion and a deep commitment to the mental health and well-being of Albertans. Elena Dansereau, Cards...]]></description><link>https://www.cardsforcarealberta.ca/post/executive-executive-spotlight-elena-dansereau-guiding-cards-for-care-s-expansion-into-calgary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69927e2acf429c4fcb4a8f19</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:21:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081737_02c817f1a3fa43248b43fadcd0ba01cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_765,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cardsforcareyeg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Partnership Helps Cards for Care Grow Its Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[December 15, 2025 Written by Lyra Brown, VP Communications Community support often shows up in quiet, practical ways. For Cards for Care, that support has come through a partnership with Bulldog Self Storage, a locally owned Edmonton business that has helped the nonprofit expand its reach across the city. Bulldog Self Storage has been operating in Edmonton since 2000 and has a history of supporting local initiatives, including Cards for Care and the Edmonton Food Bank. 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We’re so grateful to have you here. Together, we share a single mission: to bring...]]></description><link>https://www.cardsforcarealberta.ca/post/september-news-from-cards-for-care-edmonton</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b9dfcfb8338a1ae19407dd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:14:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081737_e8b8f93975c64d24a4758be433a3b328~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cardsforcareyeg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards for Care Edmonton: August 2025 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello Card-Writing Friends! What an incredible month it’s been for our Cards for Care community! Thanks to your dedication, we’ve...]]></description><link>https://www.cardsforcarealberta.ca/post/cards-for-care-edmonton-august-2025-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b5ed83fcffb11462e2154b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:12:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081737_19212091682242bc9a1452ad91812396~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cardsforcareyeg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer Spotlight: Pat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crafting Community Through Cards Written by Lyra Brown July 26, 2025 When Pat Chmilar first reached out to Cards for Care, it wasn’t just...]]></description><link>https://www.cardsforcarealberta.ca/post/volunteer-spotlight-pat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688554c153e1587dc0d7fffe</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:22:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081737_a7363277e96c46f2857f2e9cade9c89c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cardsforcareyeg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer Highlights and New Partnerships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Cards for Care YEG community! Thank you for showing interest in our organization dedicated to brightening the days of...]]></description><link>https://www.cardsforcarealberta.ca/post/volunteer-highlights-and-new-partnerships</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fef07ac041791c784e19c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:54:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081737_80e7a25755644f049a03282413139181~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cardsforcareyeg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children First Canada Helps Cards for Care YEG Launch Our Official Website!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May of 2024, our founder, Brendan McFatridge, was fortunate enough to receive funding and mentorship from the Canadian national...]]></description><link>https://www.cardsforcarealberta.ca/post/cards-for-care-new-website</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67edd7b29fed29845b412426</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:57:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/081737_4b95b92558a247758f8de8ea88cc3190~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>cardsforcareyeg</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>