Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton stretched thin as demand surges

The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton is struggling to keep pace with surging demand for counselling and support services. Co-CEO Lena Betker highlighted the capacity crisis facing the organization, which serves survivors of sexual violence. In response, SACE has launched an innovative fundraising campaign using teddy bears to visually represent the growing number of survivors waiting for services, bringing attention to the funding gap and resource shortage.