HOmeless Edmontonians
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West end resource centre for homeless Edmontonians closing over lack of fundingThe west Edmonton centre not only works to address affordable housing issues, but also food security, health care, employment and community building.CanadaMay 19, 2023
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Boyle Street Community Services’ plans for new Edmonton location facing oppositionIn December 2021, Boyle Street Community Services announced its plans to move.CanadaJul 4, 2022
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Homeless advocate upset after police kick people out of Edmonton LRT station during cold snapA member of an organization that provides food for Edmontonians is raising concerns after homeless people were kicked out of an LRT station amid freezing temperatures this weekend.WeatherFeb 15, 2021
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Groups that advocate for homeless Edmontonians say cold weather triggers ‘urgent need’After a remarkably warm winter in Edmonton so far, the cold weather has now kicked in along with the need for more supplies to help homeless people in the city.WeatherJan 26, 2021
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Members of Vegas Golden Knights arrange pizza delivery for homeless Edmontonians just outside NHL bubbleSome members of the Vegas Golden Knights endeared themselves to a large number of homeless and poverty-stricken Edmontonians on Wednesday when they arranged for pizza to be delivered to them outside the NHL's bubble in Alberta's capital.CanadaAug 5, 2020
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Eventual solution to Edmonton’s homelessness issue will come through zoning: McKeenThe City of Edmonton is looking to create a new zoning category, specifically for supportive housing.PoliticsJul 8, 2019
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University student group seeks donations for ‘street store’ aimed at helping homeless EdmontoniansA University of Alberta student group is asking Edmontonians to help them so it can help homeless people in the city when it puts on its annual pop-up shop next month.CanadaSep 27, 2018
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IN PHOTOS: Edmonton’s Hope Mission serves early Christmas meal to ‘600 of our neighbours in need’The sound of music rang through the eating area of a downtown Edmonton social care agency Monday night, as the aroma of a traditional holiday dinner wafted through Hope Mission's headquarters.CanadaDec 5, 2017
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Boyle Street Community Services needs $100K to operate warming bus for homeless EdmontoniansEvery year it provides a warm place for homeless Edmontonians to escape the cold but this year, Boyle Street Community Services' "warming bus" is at risk of not rolling through the streets of Alberta's capital because of a lack of funds.CanadaNov 29, 2017
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Bissell Centre’s annual New Year’s Day dinner in jeopardyAn annual dinner that serves a warm meal to 1,000 Edmontonians in need may not go ahead this winter for the first time in 25 years.EconomyNov 17, 2016
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