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This year, we are so excited to celebrate 30 incredible years of keeping children safe and offering a refuge to families in crisis. That’s over 26,000 little lives touched, protected, and cared for – all thanks to you, our incredible community of donors and supporters.

Your generosity has been the heart of everything we do, and we couldn’t have come this far without you. Thank you for believing in us, for standing with us, and for helping us create a brighter future for vulnerable children.

As we look to the future, we invite you to continue this journey with us. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just learning about Kids Kottage, there’s a place for you here. Together, we can ensure every child has a safe place to turn – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Join us in making a difference. Visit our website to learn more. From all of us at Kids Kottage, thank you for 30 amazing years.

Ashley Brosda, Executive Director of Kids Kottage Foundation.

1980s

The original Vision for this Charity began in mid 1980’s. It began under the registered charity:  Canadian Foundation for the Love of Children - C-FLOC - in 1987 it became a registered charity.  The co-founder is Justice Rosanna Saccomani who is still on the Board of Directors as a Legacy Board Member.

1994
First Radiothon - December 1994 prior to the Grand Opening in May 1995, with Honorary Chair Colleen Klein.
1995

Kids Kottage, Edmonton’s first and only crisis prevention shelter, opened in 1995 with a mission to prevent child abuse and neglect before it became a way of life.

Kids Kottage Crisis Nursery started receiving clients in July 1995

1995
First Golf Tournament with the Premier and Colleen Klein touring the course greeting golfers. Two years later Premier Klein participated as a golfer in the Kids Kottage Classic.

1996

The first Premiers Breakfast Fundraiser was spring of 1996 with Premier Ralph Klein.

1998

In 1998, Kids Kottage moved to 12 beds.
Historically, the bed numbers were:
1997 - 10 beds
1995 - 8 beds
1995 - 6 beds

1999

The name changed to Kids Kottage Foundation.
2000

Kids Kottage has it's first themed Gala "Heavenly Angels Unite".

The Earth Angel Campaign was the brainchild of Dr Robert Westbury, bringing together 7 Corporate Sponsors. The inaugural Earth Angel Gala was held in May 2000 and successfully raised $300,000.00 for the crisis nursery!

2005
Kids Kottage celebrates 10 years of service in Edmonton & Area.
2015

Accreditation for Governance and Management and Crisis Nursery with Canadian Accreditation Council (CAC).

2021
In 2021, Kids Kottage Foundation entered into formal partnership with Children’s Services to open up space for temporary care for children in care who were in need of overnight shelter care. The need continues to grow to care for all children in crisis.
2024
July - A new website was launched to better serve those in need and those looking to support Kids Kottage services. 
2024
November - Appointment of Ashley Brosda as its new Executive Director. With wide-ranging experience in non-profit leadership and a deep commitment to serving our most vulnerable, Ashley is the right fit for Kids Kottage’s mission of fostering resilience and providing a safe haven for children in need.
2025
KKF celebrates 30 years of service in Edmonton & Area!

Our History

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Executive Directors Over Time:

Mary Krupa 1987-1996

Diane Morgan 1996-1997

Noreen Campbell 1997-2005

Lori Reiter 2005-2018

(Lori was Kids Kottage Program Mgr 1995-2005)

Janine Fraser 2018-2023

Co-Directors Lori Reiter-Pam Miller 2023-2024

Ashley Brosda 2024

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