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May 15, 2026
EPISODE 207: Independence Through Cooking
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What does it mean to truly live independently?
For AiLA — the Autism Independent Living Association — independence isn’t just about having a place to live. It’s about having the skills, confidence, and support to navigate daily life on your own terms.
In this episode, we hear about AiLA’s new cooking program: a series of hands-on workshops teaching autistic adults to prepare nutritious meals, manage a grocery budget, and build real kitchen confidence. The program runs out of The Kitchen at the Stanley A. Milner Library, and was made possible through a $15,000 Community Grant from Edmonton Community Foundation.
Show Notes:
Our guest is Leanne Carr, President of AiLA.
Read Justin Bell’s companion article, “Independence Through Cooking” in the Spring 2026 edition of Thrive Magazine.
Learn more about AiLA.
Read ECF’s full $20 million affordable housing announcement.
ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest issue of Thrive.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.
ECF Youth Grants:
Upcoming Student Awards:
Winspear Fund Scholarships for Advanced Classical Music
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!
Justin Bell’s interview with Leanne Carr was produced by Odvod Media.
The Well-Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
Our endowment funds support emerging and priority needs in the greater Edmonton community, now and for generations to come. Donate to a fund
Episodes May 15, 2026
EPISODE 207: Independence Through Cooking
Podcast (podcasts): Play in new window | Download
What does it mean to truly live independently?
For AiLA — the Autism Independent Living Association — independence isn’t just about having a place to live. It’s about having the skills, confidence, and support to navigate daily life on your own terms.
In this episode, we hear about AiLA’s new cooking program: a series of hands-on workshops teaching autistic adults to prepare nutritious meals, manage a grocery budget, and build real kitchen confidence. The program runs out of The Kitchen at the Stanley A. Milner Library, and was made possible through a $15,000 Community Grant from Edmonton Community Foundation.
Show Notes:
Our guest is Leanne Carr, President of AiLA.
Read Justin Bell’s companion article, “Independence Through Cooking” in the Spring 2026 edition of Thrive Magazine.
Learn more about AiLA.
Read ECF’s full $20 million affordable housing announcement.
ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest issue of Thrive.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.
ECF Youth Grants:
Upcoming Student Awards:
Winspear Fund Scholarships for Advanced Classical Music
Click here to find details for all of our student awards!
Justin Bell’s interview with Leanne Carr was produced by Odvod Media.
The Well-Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
