After hearing horror stories about the homeless camping in Riverdale and elsewhere, some action is going to happen on a couple of fronts at Edmonton City Hall. Continue reading
Roughly 1,200 people were expected at the Sunday event; approximately 1,700 people attend the same event in the fall. Continue reading
Councillor Scott McKeen made a motion at Tuesday’s city council meeting to find out the reasons why so many more people are living in the river valley. Unfortunately winter will be almost over before he gets an answer. Continue reading
Edmonton Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault on Friday announced $885,000 to expand a pilot project by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Continue reading
From mental health supports and dental care, to financial supports and eye exams, the 20th Homeless Connect provides support to the city’s most vulnerable residents. Continue reading
It’s not every day you hear about a $3-million building being donated. But that’s what Gene Dub did to provide a new home for otherwise homeless pregnant young women. Continue reading
Community groups in Edmonton are rushing to provide care and warmth to the city’s homeless population as cold weather settles in. Continue reading
With cold weather settling in, an Edmonton organization that provides services to the city’s most vulnerable population is in dire need of donations. Continue reading
With winter weather on Edmonton’s doorstep, some of the city’s homeless are desperate to find housing, not wanting to spend another winter on the streets. Continue reading
Bissell Centre’s annual Drop Your Gonch campaign aims to collect 3,000 pairs of new underwear for men and women living on Edmonton’s streets. Continue reading