The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation’s mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence through the actions of advocacy, awareness, community engagement, education, and safe housing.

Upcoming Events

📅 June 13, 2026

Break Free 5/10K Run & Walk 2026

JMMF Event
🕐 8:00 AM
📍 Cardiff Park, 25023 Township Road 554, Sturgeon County, AB

Join us at Cardiff Park for a family friendly 5K run or walk, or take on the 10K. Every step helps support those impacted by domestic violence.

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📅 June 20, 2026

NAPA Morinville Show N' Shine

Third Party Event
🕐 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
📍 100 Street, between 100 Avenue and 97A Avenue, Morinville, AB

Visit the hot rod, classic, and custom vehicle show during Morinville Festival Days. Vehicle registration proceeds support the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation.

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📅 August 13, 2026

JMMF Charity Golf Tournament 2026

JMMF Event
🕐 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
📍 Cardiff Golf & Country Club

Join us for the JMMF Charity Golf Tournament in support of survivors of domestic violence. This year’s tournament directly supports the Inspire Youth Program.

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The kitchen at Jessie’s House is the heart of the home. It’s a place where our clients eat healthy, hot meals cooked by our Founder Lynne, and Cook, Rose. It’s a place of connection. When survivors leave Jessie’s House, they often ask for our recipes. We put them together in a cookbook – a memento of the time where they found safety, hope, and healing. 

And you can get a copy too! Our first edition, Cookin’ with Lynne Vol. 1, is available for sale! All cookbook proceeds will support the nutrition program at Jessie’s House, ensuring that all survivors get a copy of their own as they leave Jessie’s House and Eileen’s Place. 

Global News Edmonton stopped by to learn more about our new cookbook. Click here to see their story!

What is jessie's house?

The 9,200 square foot, 35-bed facility is one of just a few shelters in Canada because providing trauma-informed services to families and individuals of any age or gender fleeing abuse.

“More than just a bed, we’ll provide a broad range of services including outreach, case management, court support, and specialized supports for children. As a trauma-informed facility, we aim to meet residents where they are, reducing as many barriers to service as feasible. Serving individuals and families from the Sturgeon Region and St. Albert will be our priority, however residents outside the region will be supported as capacity permits.”

We are proud to be recognized by the United Way of the Alberta Capital Region!

Until all homes are safe...

Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation

Providing safety, support, and hope to individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Together, we can break the cycle.