August 10, 2023
Thank you, RBC Foundation!
The RBC Foundation has been supporting our practicum student program at The Mustard Seed, giving students an opportunity to learn…
October 1, 2021
The Mustard Seed's School Lunch Program
The Mustard Seed Red Deer’s School Lunch Program is a vital program that provides lunches for students from impoverished families…
June 14, 2019
Tomorrow’s Leaders are Today’s Volunteers
Miranda Tonery, teacher at St. Francis of Assisi, knew she wanted to give her class a humbling experience that embodied…
December 23, 2016
Helping Young Minds Focus on Their School Work
Imagine trying to concentrate on what your teacher is saying when your stomach is growling. That could be the…
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.
August 30, 2016
What My Internship Meant to Me
At the beginning of our internship, Brittany Vine, Community Engagement Manager, had all of us interns make goals for the…
June 23, 2016
Students Take on the Issue of Homelessness
Sometimes it’s difficult to talk about homelessness, but one high school student has found a way to start thought-provoking discussions…
May 27, 2016
Youth for Justice Raises Over $4000 for The Mustard Seed
The Youth for Justice (Y4J) group at Bishop Carroll High School spearheaded a fundraiser for the Mustard Seed.
April 22, 2016
Why do MRU Practicum Students Keep Coming to The Mustard Seed?
“It’s awesome,” says Sasha, a Mount Royal University practicum student
March 11, 2016
Students Help us Plant Seeds of Hope
Every year our Community Engagement teams in Calgary and Edmonton reach out to schools to connect with the students and…
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,…
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.
October 27, 2015
Experiencing Poverty And Life On The Street
Every summer teenagers from Canada and the U.S. arrive at The Mustard Seed in Calgary or Edmonton – for what…
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