August 1, 2024
Finding Joy: Jonathan's heartwarming journey
At the beginning of 2023, everything changed when Jonathan was introduced to The Mustard Seed. Through the employment program, he…
July 18, 2024
Working on it – One mans journey to finding a job
Hakeem came to Canada as a refugee from Nigeria in October 2023. With no car, no job, and very little…
April 12, 2021
The Story Behind Our 'Hope Grows Here' Collection
We are so excited to have launched our exclusive HOPE GROWS HERE Merchandise Collection in support of the Mustard Seed…
March 8, 2019
Helping Clients Spring Into Their Interviews
As we approach the first day of spring (though it’s tough to tell at times) our employment team here at…
October 18, 2018
Leaves are Falling, Jobs are Calling
Why is one of the hardest parts about finding a job, the daunting interview process? It’s because it can…
July 11, 2018
Behind the Scenes of an Employment Program Event
The employment program at The Mustard Seed is known for its INNOVATION and COLLABORATION. Our goal is to get our…
March 16, 2018
Sekou’s Story
A community participant named Sekou came to Canada one year ago after living in a Sierra Leone refugee camp for…
February 1, 2018
Employment: A Key to Ending Homelessness, Relieving Poverty and Finding a Pathway to Peace
Who am I? I am a lot of things. I am a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, just to…
October 3, 2017
A Little Help Can Go a Long Way
Emily came to The Mustard Seed to access support from our advocates. The advocates mentioned the other services offered…
September 15, 2017
From a Broken Dream to a New Purpose
Elaine was born in Montreal and lived a conventional life working as a deli clerk, pursuing her passion to become…
May 1, 2017
A Pathway Out of Homelessness
The Mustard Seed’s emergency shelter is not meant to be a permanent home, which is why we refer to the…
November 1, 2016
Overcoming Employment Barriers in Old Strathcona
When you don’t have a permanent address, phone number or even basic identification finding an employer that is willing to…
July 22, 2016
Employment Team Works to Remove Barriers to Jobs
Some people assume that men and women experiencing poverty and homelessness are lazy and do not want to work. However,…
April 29, 2016
The Mustard Seed Employment Team Assists Syrian Refugees
Our Mustard Seed employment team held a workshop recently for a group of Syrian Refugees. It was an opportunity for…
April 2, 2016
Job Fair Gives Hope to the Unemployed
On March 21, with the hard work of our employment team, our job fair provided opportunities for people to network…
February 26, 2016
Your Support of The Mustard Seed Employment Program is Invaluable
Ron* says when he came to The Mustard Seed Employment Program what he really needed was a boost in confidence…
January 26, 2016
Employment Team Hosts Job Fair for the Homeless
Sustainable employment is one of the key steps in getting people out of a cycle of homelessness and poverty.
December 29, 2015
Employment Program Celebrates its Clients
On December 18, The Mustard Seed hosted a Christmas dinner for clients in the Employment Program. The main floor of…
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