September 9, 2024
Practicums with Purpose
Every year, in partnership with RBC, The Mustard Seed is able offer various placements for students looking to fulfill their…
August 26, 2024
A Community Transformed: Strathcona shelter expands thanks to Alberta funding
Thanks to funding from the Government of Alberta, vulnerable people on Edmonton’s south side now have access to expanded services…
August 12, 2024
Beyond Four Walls: The Gathering Place offers a different kind of refuge
While The Mustard Seed continues to have an indoor, overnight shelter space to support those living in more vulnerable situations…
April 3, 2023
Courage To Leave: A Way Out
“I chose to come here,” Sandi says. For seven years, she weathered an emotionally and mentally abusive relationship. Until recently,…
October 20, 2022
Hail to the Bus Drivers
“I’ve been driving buses for about five years,” says Don. “I love it!” Originally a school bus driver, when the…
August 31, 2022
7 Ways to Help People Experiencing Homelessness Beat the Summer Heatwave
For those experiencing homelessness, the summer heat can be just as dangerous as the cold weather in the winter when…
June 29, 2022
Expanding Our Reach in Strathcona
After 4 years of renovations the Strathcona Neighbour Centre had it's grand opening in June. Doors will officially open by…
October 23, 2019
Celebrating 35 Years: Enriching Lives Through Expanded Services
The Mustard Seed is celebrating 35 years of ministry this year. Every month we will post a story from our…
April 12, 2019
Still Standing
“Here I am” (Exodus 3:4). Five years later and I’m still here, still standing by some miracle and the grace…
April 3, 2019
A Winter Refuge for 30 Guests in Need
It was a winter that started out quite mild but ended with a cold snap that had those who live…
December 21, 2018
More Than Just a Workplace
What I am about to share is my personal testimony of how God blessed me with the opportunity to work…
October 23, 2018
The Mustard Seed Edmonton Opens an Emergency Winter Shelter South of the River
For individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty south of the river, the Neighbour Centre is the only adult drop-in centre that…
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…
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.
March 21, 2018
A Place to Call Home
After almost 1000 stays at our Foothills Shelter, Ron has a place to call home.
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.…
July 20, 2017
Finding Hope After a Life of Addiction
37-year-old Lisa sits in the middle of the computer lab at The Mustard Seed Calgary’s Downtown Support Centre; this is…
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…
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,…
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…
October 27, 2015
The Gift of Hope Inspires the Gift of Art
A few months ago, an older gentleman came into my office carrying a large plastic bag. He greeted me with…
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