Community Helping Hands with Play 107.1
Community Helping Hands Project with Ryder & Lisa from Play 107.1
This past holiday season, the R&R Empowering Society of Alberta proudly teamed up with Ryder & Lisa from Play 107.1 for a heartwarming initiative: the Community Helping Hands Project.
Throughout November and December of 2025, we asked the public to nominate someone they knew who could use a helping hand during the holidays — whether it was a friend, neighbour, co-worker, or family member facing a tough time. With the help of Ryder & Lisa and the incredible Play 107.1 community, we received a wave of heartfelt nominations.
From those submissions, we selected six deserving individuals and families to receive personalized support — including gifts, essentials, and meaningful surprises that helped brighten their holidays.
Each person we helped also received a generously donated Christmas meal from Freson IGA, helping to bring warmth and comfort to their table during a season that can be especially hard for many.
Whether it was groceries, warm clothing, toys, or simple moments of joy, every gesture was made possible through community kindness and a shared belief that no one should feel forgotten during the holidays.
We’re so grateful to Ryder, Lisa, the entire Play 107.1 team, and Freson IGA for partnering with us to spread joy, restore hope, and remind us all what the holiday season is truly about.
