Generational Development Society
Serving the community for 9 + Years
Assisting Black, Indigenous, and other People of Colour (BIPOC) Albertans with inclusive and appropriate programs, services and amenities that are essential for success today and in the future.
Supporting Youth for a brighter future.
Join Our Waano Youth Mentorship Program
Supporting Inclusive community economic development and innovation.
In an economy increasingly driven by technology and innovation, inclusive innovation fosters more equitable participation; improves performance by ensuring a diversity of skills, knowledge, and perspectives; and broadens benefits beyond economic growth.
Generational Development Society believes that embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion as organizational values is a way to intentionally make space for positive outcomes to flourish.
YOUTH DROP-IN CENTRE
Counselling
Generational Development Society is here for you no matter what you're going through. Family counselling, individual counselling, student counselling and senior counselling are available.
Employment Assistance and Tutoring
Generational Development Society is here to help you plan for the future including, helping with resume writing, applying to jobs, and prepping for interviews. We have also partnered with another organization to offer math tutoring for students.
Newcomers English-class
Generational Development Society is here to teach you the basics of the English language, Canadian culture, and Computer skills. This program offers services for all newcomers who want to feel better and confident speaking the English language.
Seniors Waano
We invite all the senior interested in this program to join our community. This program offers comprehensive aid and a comforting environment to seniors in our community. Through engaging social activities, regular mental health monitoring, and dedicated emotional support, our program aims to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals. By fostering a sense of companionship and security,
“Waano has helped me develop skills that have improved my confidence and will help me succeed.”
— Sahro Ali
“Thank you GDS for establishing community innovation hub, which allows us to host meetings and programs using the latest technology.”
— Eric Didier
“Thanks to Ahmed and the rest of the GDS team for helping me find work when I unexpectedly found myself out of a job.”
— Jamac Hersi