The purpose of Hope Bridges Society as a non-profit organization is to be inclusive, which means we accommodate all adults.

The purpose of Hope Bridges Society as a non-profit organization is to be inclusive, which means we accommodate all adults.

How You Can Help

Memorial fundraising display with a guitar on a stand labelled “Donations for Hope Bridges,” a framed tribute photo and note “In memory of Gordon Franks,” and a vase of flowers.
Three people pose indoors in front of a connectFirst Credit Union banner, holding a donation cheque during a presentation photo.
Acoustic guitar on a white stand with cash in the sound hole and handwritten text reading “Toonies for Hope Bridges,” indicating a donation fundraiser.

Hope Bridges Society sincerely appreciates every contribution. With your donation, we will continue to provide inclusive music, movement and arts activities in our community. We are a registered charity and donations are tax deductible. #8339-0677-RR0001

Hope Bridges Society also partners with organizations who share our values. We search for meaningful collaborations to locate workshop spaces and materials, and to spread the word about our activities.

Join The Board of Directors

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Speaker at a podium holding a microphone during a Hope Bridges event, with musicians blurred in the background.
Two people at a Hope Bridges Society outreach table with brochures, name tags, a raffle display, and flowers; a guitar and Hope Bridges banner are visible behind them.

The Hope Bridges Society Board of Directors is comprised of community members from Strathmore and Wheatland County who share the vision of using music and art as a tool of connection in an environment where everyone is valued and welcome. All board members embrace inclusion and are committed to removing barriers that exist in community. If you share this vision, please feel welcome to contact us to learn more about Hope Bridges Society.

Call For Artists

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Two musicians stand on stage holding a red electric bass and an acoustic guitar, with microphone stands and chairs behind them and a Hope Bridges Society banner projected above.

Are you an artist or maker? Would you join us in using art as a tool to facilitate connection amongst our participants? Share your love of your art form by leading a Make & Mingle workshop.

Call For Musicians

Are you a musician interested in performing at in our Community Concert Music Series…

Thank You, to all our donors and sponsors:

Town – Strathmore FCSS, Town of Strathmore Culture and Wellbeing Task Force
County – Wheatland CERB Operating, Wheatland CERB Operating Projects
Province – Alberta Culture Days Grant
Company Grants – Nutrien Community Investment Funding Grant, Servus Credit Union Feel Good Fund
Elmer and Ralphene Bolinger Music Therapy Fund (Djembe and Buffalo Drums)
David & Penny Wilson Family Foundation
Donations made in memory of Geordie Praeker (provide classes at no cost to participants)
Service Clubs – Gleichen Lions Club (2 Octave / 25-note Tone Chimes)