About the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation
Crisis Line/Shelter intake (24/7): 1-866-939-2850
Mission
to break the cycle of domestic violence through the actions of advocacy, awareness, community engagement, education, and safe housing.
Vision
A future free of domestic violence for all individuals.
Values
Safety: We value a safe environment that allows us to challenge each other and explore ideas.
Partnership: We value and seek partnership whose values align with those of the Foundation and together we can reach our vision.
Empowerment: We value innovative and creative thinking as a means of serving the best interests of the individuals and families we serve.
Awareness: We value positive, continual messaging that highlight healthy relationships.
Statement of Principles
• We are committed to healing, truth and reconciliation for all people of Turtle Island; past and present, Indigenous and non-Indigenous.
• We promote safety, accessibility, and inclusion for individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, nationalities, ages, and disabilities.
• We foster a culture of respect for all clients, staff, and visitors to Jessie’s House.
• We honour and respect the lived experiences of everyone.
• We celebrate and value the resiliency, successes, and teachings of indigenous people, as well as the unique contributions of every culture.
Strategic Priority 1: Breaking the Stigma of Domestic Violence
Strategic Priority 2: Financial Sustailability through a Diverse Funding Strategy
Strategic Priority 3: Create a Second Stage Housing Strategy
2022
Community Report
Last year, we released our first Community Report! Click below to read more about how far we have come and what we have been up to!
Community Report
What We Do
24 Hour Crisis and Intake Line
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Jessie’s House
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Eileen’s Place
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Outreach Program
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Childcare Program
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Inspire Program
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Community Events
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
November is Family Violence Prevention month in Alberta. JMMF
commemorates it with the Light in the Window Campaign. The Light in the Window Campaign encourages healthy and respectful relationships and calls on the community to declare that family violence in our neighbourhoods, schools, and homes is unacceptable. We share information about the impacts of family violence, as well as available resources, on social media and in the community.
In 2022, the Share the Light fundraiser brought in $6,951.58 toward Jessie’s Adventure Park.
Global Edmonton has offered The Give Me Shelter campaign for the past 19 years. Give Me Shelter benefits A Safe Place, Jessie’s House, LaSalle Shelter, Lurana Shelter, WIN House, and WINGS of Providence. The purpose of this campaign is to raise funds to support our mission and vision and provides exposure to the issues of domestic violence and the resources and supports available to a very large audience.
In 2021, Give Me Shelter raised $237,751.92 with the help of a large donor. In 2022 the campaign raised $87,184.90.
The We Hear You Too campaign shares information about how members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community experience gender-based violence uniquely and disproportionately. This campaign shares information about gender-based violence, barriers in place, and resources that are available (including Jessie’s House!). The We Hear You Too campaign also shares information about how cis-het men are impacted by family violence.
While most of our clients are women and children, we welcomed 21 men and their children in 2022 and 10 trans or nonbinary individuals since opening Jessie’s House.
The Moosehide Campaign is a grassroots movement for Indigenous men and boys to take a stand against violence. Each May, JMMF takes part in the annual Moosehide Walk with the local school and other community members to stand up against violence.