The Mustard Seed helps man find community, home in Calgary
“He came in really caring for the other guests, for people who experienced things that he did”, Andrew Gusztak on Mustard Seed guest and volunteer Gary Wise. Continue reading
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Party being held to combat perception of downtown Edmonton park
Organizers hope a party in Beaver Hills House Park will help change what some feel is an unsafe perception of the downtown space. Continue reading
Royal Alberta Museum partners with The Mustard Seed on greeter program
A local organization that works with people facing poverty and homelessness in Edmonton has partnered with the Royal Alberta Museum to provide its clients with meaningful work. Continue reading
Calgary homeless shelter urgently needs water donations
By Joel Senick Anchor and reporter
An official with The Mustard Seed says the group handed out 4,000 bottles of water last year to the people they serve. Continue reading
Officials with Mustard Seed consider homeless shelter for Edmonton’s south side
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Managing director Dean Kurpjuweit said the Mustard Seed is trying to figure out how to meet a need on the city’s south side and thinks a shelter may be the solution. No location has been decided yet. Continue reading
Homeless support agencies busy as cold weather hits Edmonton hard
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Community groups in Edmonton are rushing to provide care and warmth to the city’s homeless population as cold weather settles in. Continue reading
Annual Hate to Hope rally focuses on Edmonton’s most vulnerable
About a dozen people took to the podium at the annual Hate to Hope diversity walk and rally in Edmonton on Saturday night, as they work to end hatred by celebrating diversity, social justice and inclusivity. Continue reading
Edmonton heat warning has inner-city agencies gearing up to help the homeless
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The 24/7 Crisis Diversion Team, which works in partnership with Hope Mission, the City of Edmonton, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Edmonton Police Service and EMS, filled its vans with cases of water on Friday. Continue reading
Calgary students stuff socks for homeless people
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
Grade six students at Sunalta School put together items to help homeless people in Calgary. Continue reading
Blistering cold poses real danger for Edmonton’s homeless, agencies say
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Local agencies that help the homeless in Edmonton are on alert, amidst a cold snap that has left the homeless even more desperately in need of immediate shelter. Continue reading