March 21, 2023
New Transitional Housing Recovery Program at The Mustard Seed
With the help of CHF, The Mustard Seed has launched it's new Transitional Housing Recovery Program to support those experiencing…
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
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.
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…
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…
June 18, 2018
She Continues To Move On Up In The 1010 Centre
Jessica is an all-star resident! Back in March, she was interviewed by the Calgary Herald newspaper and we got…
May 13, 2018
Mother-Daughter Overcome Obstacles Together and Build Hope
Mother’s Day around The Mustard Seed is not quite the traditional holiday we’re all used to celebrating.
February 5, 2018
Colin’s Story: The Mustard Seed was a One-Stop-Shop
When Colin moved into the 1010 Centre in October 2015, he had done a lot of research about what he…
October 12, 2017
Resident Andrew Says His Help Comes Through Many Hands
So often we hear about stories of how one life touches many. But here’s a story about how many lives…
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…
August 10, 2017
Denise’s Journey Leading to God
You’ll often find Denise sitting down in the lobby of the 1010 Centre visiting with friends she affectionately calls family.…
June 26, 2017
From a Lifetime of Abuse, to a Safe Home at Last
You’ll find Diane most mornings and evenings knitting or crocheting in the modern lobby of the 1010 Centre – a…
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…
March 2, 2017
Volunteers Make Family Day Special for 1010 Centre Residents
Many 1010 Centre residents know how it feels to be in need of a hot meal and a place to…
December 23, 2016
Reclaiming Life and Giving Back
When Colin moved into the 1010 Centre in October 2015, he had done a lot of research about what he…
June 17, 2016
Building Community in the Kitchen
Life is marked by relationships, and to Karen, one of our beloved volunteers who runs the Collaborative Kitchen at the…
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,…
May 9, 2016
Residents Celebrate an Incredible Donation
The Mustard Seed has retired the mortgage on one of our downtown apartment buildings thanks to an incredibly generous donation.
February 29, 2016
Growing Hope – Teresa’s Story
Your support of The Mustard Seed helps Grow Hope. Teresa was trying to get her life together after struggling…
January 29, 2016
The Importance of Having a Safe Home
Kim lived on the streets for over a year and a half. She struggles with addictions and mental illness, but…
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 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,…
January 18, 2016
Hope Grows at The Mustard Seed’s 1010 Centre
When Michael moved into the 1010 Centre a year and half ago he says he felt “immediate warmth” from the…
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…
August 13, 2015
For A City To Be Great, It Has It Care For Its Poor
The Bible tells an enlightening story in Daniel, Chapter 4. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon looks out over the city from…
July 22, 2015
Building Community at The Mustard Seed
We talk a lot about building community at The Mustard Seed, but what does that mean? For many residents in…
July 11, 2015
Residents at The Mustard Seed Unwind by Knitting
Once a week, a group of women and men who live in The Mustard Seed’s permanent supportive housing units meet…
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