April 12, 2021
Supporters Help Residents Thrive at Open Door Manor
"Helping people into housing, and helping them maintain housing is at the core of ‘Loving thy neighbour’…"
April 12, 2021
Supporters Help Create New Beginnings at Westwood Manor
For those who are experiencing homelessness, having access to housing and supports at a site like Westwood Manor can be…
April 12, 2021
Housing Support Programs Help Create Lasting Positive Change
Finding safe, stable, and affordable housing is a major challenge for people experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty.
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…
July 19, 2019
Unmasking Homelessness: Meet Shawn
Shawn lost his father at the young age of 5 years old. This early childhood trauma started him on his…
November 20, 2018
Meet Ron: A RESOLVE Campaign story
A stable home hadn’t exactly been a part of Ron’s life before moving into the 1010 Centre. He has moved…
November 14, 2018
#BundleupYEG
By day, she works as a communications specialist, and by night, she gathers a team of caring volunteers to collect…
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…
October 17, 2018
Patty’s Journey to Recovery
Growing up, Patty saw her parents struggle with alcohol and drug abuse. By the time Patty’s mother was 21, she…
October 11, 2018
Identifying the Community We Serve
When we think of homelessness, the inability to obtain and hold onto identification (ID) isn’t normally one of the barriers…
September 17, 2018
From Shelter Guest, to Emergency Rescue Technician and Actor
Meet Johnny – a former guest of The Mustard Seed. He’s overcome tremendous pain and adversity to live the…
July 9, 2018
How God Picked Me to Work at The Mustard Seed Shelter
“So what made you want to work here?” This is a common question I’m asked whenever I give tours here…
April 6, 2018
The Mosaic Centre’s PATH Program Supplying More than Bus Passes
Some of the individuals in our community cannot afford to purchase a bus pass. Here at The Mustard Seed’s Mosaic…
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…
November 8, 2017
Why Giving Gloves and Toques is not Just About Giving Gloves and Toques
Last week in Edmonton, Alex Ovechkin, the star left winger of the Washington Capitals, saw a man in need and…
September 28, 2017
Dustbin Treasures
Where have they been, Divorced and now reclaimed. Have they danced? Have they paired?
May 29, 2017
The Shoes
I opened the door to see what state the Clothing Room was in. It was a day just like any…
May 24, 2017
How do the Homeless See Themselves?
Have you ever caught yourself looking in a mirror and the image was like seeing yourself for the first time?
May 3, 2017
One Meal at a Time
After suddenly finding himself homeless, 20-year-old Kevin did not know where to turn. So, as any young person would do,…
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…
April 12, 2017
Finding Hope in a Place Called Home – Ed’s Story
At 56, Ed was experiencing homelessness for the first time. He rode the C-Train until it stopped, then spent nights…
December 23, 2016
Getting Through by Being Understood
Sasha, 23, says she’s a different person – more open and outgoing – since she started receiving support from The…
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,…
June 10, 2016
Getting New ID
Gil just received his new Alberta Government ID. He says, “This is the best Monday in a long time.”
May 20, 2016
Caring About the Whole Person
Larry is a gentle man, who says he is incredibly grateful for the services he has accessed at The Mustard…
May 13, 2016
The Mustard Seed’s Shelter “Saved my Life"
Bruce is one of the original tenants of The Mustard Seed’s Beltline affordable housing building. He’s well-known by his neighbours,…
March 1, 2016
A Homeless Man’s Prayer
As I walked through Edmonton’s inner-city accompanied by the youth of Grand Centre Alliance Church on a social issues walk,…
January 25, 2016
Donors Make Safe and Affordable Housing Possible
Darren moved into The Mustard Seed’s 1010 Centre in May 2014. He has struggled with addiction most of his life,…
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 6, 2015
The Unseen Weight of Carrying ‘Stuff’
When you’re experiencing homelessness – everything you own is one more load to carry. A lot of people complain…
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