Annual Report Financials

Dear Stakeholders, Supporters, and Community Members,

As Chair of the Board of Directors for the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE), I am honoured to share this year’s report, one that reflects both the remarkable achievements of 2024 – 2025 and the resilience that continues to define SACE in the face of complex challenges.

In 2025, SACE is celebrating its 50th anniversary, half a century of walking alongside survivors, educating our community, and advocating for systemic change. From our grassroots beginnings to the comprehensive, trauma-informed services we provide today, this milestone is a testament to the unwavering commitment of staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners who have stood with us over the decades.

This year, we had the joy of celebrating a milestone of great significance: our CEO, Mary Jane James, was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. This recognition not only honours Mary Jane’s decades-long dedication to advocating for survivors of sexual violence but also shines a spotlight on the tireless work of the entire SACE team. Her leadership has been transformative, inspiring, and deeply rooted in compassion and justice. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honour alongside her.

Our mission: to provide a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for survivors, remains the guiding force behind every decision we make. In 2025, our team continued to deliver essential services including trauma-informed counselling, crisis intervention, and legal advocacy, while also expanding our education and prevention initiatives. We have reached more community members than ever before through workshops, public education campaigns, and partnerships aimed at dismantling the societal conditions that allow sexual violence to persist.

Yet, this year also brought significant challenges. Reduced government funding has placed tremendous pressure on our financial resources at a time when demand for our services continues to rise. We are serving more survivors than ever, and while our team has responded with creativity and determination, the reality is that sustained financial support is critical to our ability to meet the community’s needs.

Despite these pressures, the SACE spirit of resilience has not wavered. We have strengthened relationships with donors and partners and continued to advocate for systemic changes that address the root causes of sexual violence. Every step forward is made possible by the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and board, as well as the generosity of our supporters who believe in our vision of a future free from sexual violence.

As we look to the year ahead, we do so with both determination and optimism. We know the road is not without obstacles, but we also know that together, with your continued trust, partnership, and advocacy, we can ensure survivors have the support they deserve and that our work for a safer, more equitable society moves forward.

On behalf of the SACE Board of Directors, thank you for standing with us, for believing in the power of change, and for helping us make that change possible.

With gratitude,

Dr. Barb van Ingen
Chair, Board of Directors
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton