Our Story
In 2018 we began to meet, pray and collaborate to bring Christ’s healing to those in need. Health and healing for addicts and those affected by their behaviour is available through Christ and His church.
We discovered our shared
vision and mission:
Our vision is to see Kneehill County become a hub of health and healing for those who need relief and recovery from their addictions and harmful behaviours.
Our mission is to coordinate, equip and mobilize Christ-centred caring communities that have a desire to provide addiction support and ministries.
Christ-Centered
We are not alone. Christians in our area share a God-sized vision to support those with addiction. We've been dubbed a miracle, working together for healing. While we can help, true healing only comes from Jesus.
Community Led
Kneehill County is alive with ministry action! We're working together, with experts and local leaders. Interested in joining? Message us. Check here to find out about the individuals and churches that are partners through KARN.
Support & Outreach
We're training leaders to run effective programs and ministries. Let's connect for support and encouragement, making our community stronger in helping those struggling with addiction.
We were incorporated as a Society in Alberta with the official name of “Kneehill Addiction Recovery Network Society” on June 18, 2020. But we prefer to go by KARN. We were registered with Canada Revenue Agency effective August 19, 2022 with official charitable status based on the following…
Charitable Purposes
To improve the capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of other registered charities that provide Christian-based addiction recovery and family support programs by coordinating services between member organizations and by providing them with information, expertise and training on developing, implementing, and improving charitable programs to better address the needs of beneficiaries.
To educate the public about the causes and effects of, and treatments for, addiction by offering courses, seminars, and conferences, as well as maintaining a public resource library.
To promote health by providing individuals suffering from addiction and their families with information on available resources and by connecting them with Christian-based addiction recovery and treatment facilities and programs.