The Lloydminster & Vermilion for Equity Foundation (LVE Foundation) is a not-for-profit registered in the Province of Alberta. We promote economic and social equity by connecting to and enhancing community support, by working collaboratively with other individuals, groups, and agencies. By utilizing various mediums to share knowledge, content, and awareness, we aim to advocate for and amplify the voices of marginalized communities. Our primary objective is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and act as a conduit to service providers.
LVE – Street Team
We’ve identified gaps in our community where unhoused, vulnerable, and marginalized peoples require further front-line barrier-free support in obtaining critical needs, which include but are not limited to; food, water, personal hygiene products, advocacy support, clothing/outerwear, harm reduction, transportation, a trauma-informed environment, and culturally sensitive/appropriate access to service.
To help fill the identified gaps we’ve established LVE Street Team in the Summer of 2022. It started by simply providing water on hot summer days to the downtown unhoused population. Street Team has evolved quickly into a passionate volunteer group that provides a multitude of services to at-risk populations. We are dedicated to building healthy relationships with, advocating for, and providing barrier-free / judgment-free aid to the unhoused, vulnerable, and marginalized community members of Lloydminster and area. Our team consists of 13 regular volunteers along with many casual volunteers and we are fueled by donations, monetary donations, grants, and community collaborations and engagement.