The Mustard Seed

• Lethbridge businesses have different views on proposed sober shelter site

  The Mustard Seed says it will only be able to proceed with the sale of the property once council approves zoning.

  Economy

  Feb 22
• Oilers’ 50/50 ticket sales raise money for organization supporting homeless Edmontonians

  The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation raised a staggering amount of money for an organization that works with poverty-stricken people in Alberta's capital.

  Canada

  Feb 3
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• Mustard Seed halts plans for permanent supportive housing facility in Lethbridge

  The Mustard Seed counted on monies from the federal government's Rapid Rehousing Fund for their Ramada supportive housing plan, but they did not make the list for funding.

  Economy

  Jan 28
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• Mustard Seed eyes 2 sites to help address needs of Lethbridge’s vulnerable population

  The Mustard Seed is looking to open a supportive housing facility in Lethbridge.

  Politics

  Dec 7, 2020
• After initial concern, Ritchie Community League puts support behind area homeless shelter

  Initially, members of the Ritchie Community League and area residents voiced concerns over the shelter, saying they were not consulted about it.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2020
• ‘Mixed feelings’ about temporary homeless shelter in Edmonton’s Ritchie neighbourhood

  A new temporary homeless shelter set to open in south Edmonton next week is being met with mixed feelings by local residents and the area councillor.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2020
• Could Calgary’s homeless be turned away from packed shelters this winter?

  An advocate for Calgarians experiencing homelessness is voicing his concerns that the city’s more vulnerable residents could be turned away from shelters this winter as they operate at a reduced capacity amid COVID-19.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2020
• New affordable housing project in Ogden going ahead despite some community objection

  A proposal to build an affordable housing unit in the community of Ogden was given the go-ahead by Calgary councillors on Monday evening.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2020
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• Calgary Cares: Warm the Homeless non-profit sees spike in need during COVID-19 pandemic

  "If you can make someone who has nothing in life feel like someone in the world cares about them, nothing’s better than that."

  Health

  May 29, 2020
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• Kinsmen being used as expanded overnight shelter for Edmonton homeless

  The facility will be open for people sleeping rough -- who are not symptomatic of COVID-19 -- from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. seven days a week.

  Economy

  Mar 26, 2020