January 18, 2022
Boxed Blessings: Spreading Joy One Box at a Time
Who knew a simple conversation on a train one afternoon could turn into a fundraiser aimed at helping our most…
November 30, 2021
How to Host a DIY Fundraiser with Great Ideas for You!
The Mustard Seed has a new website that outlines how to run your own DIY fundraiser on our behalf. Are…
November 26, 2021
Giving Tuesday at The Mustard Seed: Coming Together to Give Back and Change Lives
On November 30th, be a part of this global day of giving and help us reach our goal of $100,000.…
April 22, 2021
H&R Block Returns Hope to Those In Need
For the past 5 years, H&R Block has partnered with The Mustard Seed to provide free tax filing services to…
March 12, 2021
New Beginnings Start With A Meal
Enjoying a big plate of Easter dinner is something many of us take for granted. But for someone who is…
December 30, 2019
Thank You for Over 35 Years of Growing Hope
Looking back over 2019, The Mustard Seed has so much to be grateful for. It has been a challenging, but…
December 4, 2019
Home Hardware Builds Community with Donations and Dollars
Every year Kamloops Home Hardware raises funds through their Ladies Night charity event, partnering with a community-focused not-for-profit like The…
October 31, 2019
“Next to the Fire” with Ellen Doty
It was after a lengthy conversation in a coffee shop with a man who was experiencing homelessness that the idea…
October 15, 2019
Volunteering – The New Lunch ‘n Learn
This fall, MCAP and Tango Compass Mortgage group decided to do something a little different for a team-building activity.
September 5, 2019
Foresters have Generosity in the Bag
This summer, those living on the streets of Kamloops and those who are low-income individuals who came to The Mustard…
May 14, 2019
A Generous Wedding Favour
A throwback to our Christmas 2007 newsletter where newlyweds Daniel and Deanne decided to replace their wedding budget, set aside…
December 11, 2018
A Birthday Tradition of Giving Back
She thinks it started in grade four, but can’t be sure. Lauren decided to start collecting pop tabs, but not…
November 14, 2018
#BundleupYEG
By day, she works as a communications specialist, and by night, she gathers a team of caring volunteers to collect…
May 7, 2018
Making a Difference: Velma E. Baker School
This year, the ‘Wise Wolves’ Grade 3 class at Velma E. Baker School dedicated themselves to being difference makers.
April 16, 2018
The Kindness and Generosity of Volunteers
Every year, an average of 30,000 people volunteer for The Mustard Seed. Collectively, they generously dedicate 75,000 hours of their…
April 13, 2018
City Lawyers Cook a Fabulous Meal for 370 Hungry Guests
Lawyers and their staff at Balbi & Company Legal Centre consider themselves blessed to have healthy lives and careers full…
March 30, 2018
Residents Choose Vulnerable Children for Special Surprise Gift
Every Sunday in the 1010 Tower, residents meet for Chaplain David’s Spiritual Care program where they come together to offer…
December 11, 2017
A Grandma Who Cared Enough to Make Something
It all started 10 years ago, when Terry Gauthier – a mother of two, and grandmother to four grandchildren and…
October 19, 2017
Logan Has Planted the Seed of a Legacy That Will Continue to Grow
At age 10, Logan has planted the seed of a legacy that will continue to grow. He donated $500. …
April 24, 2017
A Family of Volunteers
Every Thursday, you will find them at The Mustard Seed church in downtown Edmonton. Gary, Mitzie Deehan, and their daughter,…
March 24, 2017
First Alliance Church Collects 12,000 Pairs of Underwear for The Mustard Seed
Without the support we get from churches in the community, we would not be able to deliver some of the…
January 5, 2017
Cookies for Gloves
Sometimes the big picture can be overwhelming. Ending poverty, for instance, can seem like a huge undertaking. But for others,…
December 15, 2016
Socks and More
At St. Pius X Elementary, learning is more than literacy and numeracy. Students are proud of their social justice committee.
February 19, 2016
Corporations and Businesses Exemplify Calgary’s Culture of Giving
There’s a generosity gene in Alberta’s DNA – and it doesn’t stop with individuals. The Mustard Seed is a grateful…
January 29, 2016
Dave’s Wish Comes True
After being homeless for five years, Dave finally got his Christmas wish: a place of his own.
January 29, 2016
The Ripple Effect
It is so easy to forget the impact our actions have on others. As the Community Engagement Coordinator for The…
January 14, 2016
Acts of Kindness from Students
Here at The Mustard Seed, we see acts of altruism every day – often from school children. In fact,…
January 6, 2016
Charity Event Makes the Cut
As the temperature began to drop in Edmonton, Chad and his team at Concrete Blonde Hair Body Salon wanted to…
December 17, 2015
Students Help our Guests Feel the Warmth of the Christmas Season
Children and teenagers living in and around Calgary are amazing. They are thoughtful, compassionate and generous.
December 11, 2015
Yellow Santa Hats Bring Joy to our Donors at Christmas
To say it’s busy at The Mustard Seed in December is an understatement! Generous Calgarians are constantly stopping by with…
December 2, 2015
Second Glance Clothing Offers a Second Chance for Community
Linda Blumenthal believes she can help fight poverty and homelessness in Leduc by supporting The Mustard Seed in Edmonton.
November 27, 2015
People Can #GiveHopeYYC in Many Ways
Like so many people in this world, our guests and residents would rather give than receive, but when you’re experiencing…
November 1, 2015
Hunger Heroes Help Again with Huge Halloween Haul
Instead of collecting candy on Halloween, the Hunger Heroes collected almost 700 lbs. (316 kg) of hygiene items and non-perishable…
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