The Mustard Seed

• Federal government invests to expand affordable housing across Calgary

  The Mustard Seed is continuing to expand affordable housing in Calgary after an $18.6 million investment by the federal government.

  Canada

  Nov 14
  
• Saskatchewan shelters scramble to make winter preparations

  With winter on the horizon, organizations providing shelter spaces in Saskatchewan are anxious to secure suitable sites saying they need time to prepare for the expected demand.

  Canada

  Aug 26
  
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• Family tradition brings winter warmth to Calgary’s homeless during cold snap

  Members of the Rajpoot family collect donated coats at their Dolphin Dry Cleaners outlets around Calgary and give them to those living on the street.

  Features

  Jan 10
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• The Mustard Seed steps up to manage new shelter beds in Saskatoon

  According to the Mustard Seed's website, the first shelter is scheduled to open early spring, followed by a second space in the fall.

  Canada

  Jan 8
• The Mustard Seed asks public for donations to fund emergency services

  The Mustard Seed says the rising costs of living is causing an increase in the use of their services and programs in Alberta and B.C.

  Canada

  May 29, 2023
• Alberta woman calls for support for vulnerable renters caught in hot market

  An Alberta woman is calling for more supports for vulnerable renters in the province adding the challenges are insurmountable for some of them.

  Economy

  Apr 25, 2023
• Edmonton’s Coats for Kids aims to collect 9,000 winter jackets for families in need

  Coats for Kids and Families aims to ensure people in Edmonton with limited resources have access to the proper winter outerwear they need to get through the cold winter season. 

  Weather

  Nov 9, 2022
• Mustard Seed expands wrap-around support services for vulnerable Edmontonians

  'With the opening of our new centre, we're hoping to also provide occupational therapy as well as counselling supports,' said Samantha Lowe with The Mustard Seed.

  Health

  May 5, 2022
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• Fire at Calgary’s Mustard Seed, one man with ‘significant burns’

  EMS said the man remains in hospital with significant burn injuries that are "potentially life-threatening."

  Crime

  Jan 9, 2022
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• Effort to grow food for struggling Calgarians hopes for support from new city council

  A non-profit organization that's growing vegetables on unused City of Calgary land hopes to expand with the help of the new city council.

  Consumer

  Oct 18, 2021