SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Central Alberta Residence Society
Is excited to announce our name change to
Central Alberta Residence Society
Is excited to announce our name change to
Background
For several years, the Board of Central Alberta Residence Society has provided strategic direction for the agency to consider a name change and new logo and to develop a branding strategy.
Why a name change?
Feedback from staff was that the acronym “CARS” was difficult to explain when interacting with community members.
As well, over the years, Central Alberta Residence Society has developed its services into more than just “residences”.
Meaning of Etana
The name Etana is of Hebrew origin and it means dedication, strength and “strength of purpose”.
Dedication
Stakeholders of CARS are dedicated to the individuals and families. Many individuals, staff and board members have honoured the agency by being with us for many years.
Strength
Our culture of caring and family and living our mission and vision is strong!
Strength of purpose
The tagline “enriching lives” describes our purpose of coming together to enrich each other’s lives every day!
Heart
The heart symbol in our logo symbolizes the warm and caring people at the agency. The individuals we serve are at the “heart of all we do”.
Please be patient with us as we transition our social media, logo and email addresses.
We can still be found at 130, 2810 Bremner Ave
Phone: 403-342-4550
For several years, the Board of Central Alberta Residence Society has provided strategic direction for the agency to consider a name change and new logo and to develop a branding strategy.
Why a name change?
Feedback from staff was that the acronym “CARS” was difficult to explain when interacting with community members.
As well, over the years, Central Alberta Residence Society has developed its services into more than just “residences”.
Meaning of Etana
The name Etana is of Hebrew origin and it means dedication, strength and “strength of purpose”.
Dedication
Stakeholders of CARS are dedicated to the individuals and families. Many individuals, staff and board members have honoured the agency by being with us for many years.
Strength
Our culture of caring and family and living our mission and vision is strong!
Strength of purpose
The tagline “enriching lives” describes our purpose of coming together to enrich each other’s lives every day!
Heart
The heart symbol in our logo symbolizes the warm and caring people at the agency. The individuals we serve are at the “heart of all we do”.
Please be patient with us as we transition our social media, logo and email addresses.
We can still be found at 130, 2810 Bremner Ave
Phone: 403-342-4550
Vision
Central Alberta Residence Society will support individuals with disabilities to achieve full meaningful lives as valuable citizens of their community.
Mission
Central Alberta Residence Society provides individualized and flexible supports to people with disabilities. We will collaborate with them, and their families to demonstrate what is possible when progressive, thoughtful supports are provided.
Values Statements
- We believe that all persons should are valuable.
- We believe that all persons should be treated with respect.
- We believe all persons should be accepted without bias or prejudice.
- We believe that relationships are based on truth, sincerity and openness.
- We believe we have a commitment to the well-being of all individuals associated with our organization.
- We believe our actions should benefit our community and society.
Board of Directors
Overseeing the operation of the Central Alberta Residence Society is a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is currently made up of seven community members and the Executive Director.

Chairperson - Sarah Johnson
Vice Chairperson - Steve Sogge
Treasurer - Dave Waddell
Secretary - Louise M. Sellinger
Directors - Beth Ernst, Dave Dawson, Wanda Cassidy
Executive Director - Miriam Kaye
Vice Chairperson - Steve Sogge
Treasurer - Dave Waddell
Secretary - Louise M. Sellinger
Directors - Beth Ernst, Dave Dawson, Wanda Cassidy
Executive Director - Miriam Kaye
Contacts
Executive Director - Miriam Kaye
Director of Operations - Mark Winter
Director of Programs: Brenda Janssen
Director of Finance - Victor Doerksen
Human Resources Manager - Tony Thompson
Supervisor of Client Services - Karla Lozynsky, Cheryl Samuel, Brandi Heinamaki
Supervisor Inclusive Supports - Julia Lawrence
Proactive Strategies Facilitator - Patti Hurlburt
Individualized Support Coordinators - Evelyn Lingard, Tricia Siddall, Jeisson Torres
Administrative Assistant - Yamina Gilbert
Finance Administration Assistant - Linda Neale
Director of Operations - Mark Winter
Director of Programs: Brenda Janssen
Director of Finance - Victor Doerksen
Human Resources Manager - Tony Thompson
Supervisor of Client Services - Karla Lozynsky, Cheryl Samuel, Brandi Heinamaki
Supervisor Inclusive Supports - Julia Lawrence
Proactive Strategies Facilitator - Patti Hurlburt
Individualized Support Coordinators - Evelyn Lingard, Tricia Siddall, Jeisson Torres
Administrative Assistant - Yamina Gilbert
Finance Administration Assistant - Linda Neale
Main Office Location
#130, 2810 BREMNER AVENUE
RED DEER, ALBERTA T4R 1M9
PHONE: 403-342-4550
FAX: 403-346-8015
E-MAIL: cars@carsrd.org
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch
RED DEER, ALBERTA T4R 1M9
PHONE: 403-342-4550
FAX: 403-346-8015
E-MAIL: cars@carsrd.org
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch