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…

Calgary, Housing, Residents, Hope, 1010 Centre

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…

Community, Donation, Calgary, Give Back, Residents, 1010 Centre

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…

Calgary, Story, Housing, Residents, 1010 Centre

September 28, 2017

It’s a Love Story

Diane, former 1010 Resident, is just back from an Alaskan cruise where she married Bradley, a gentle and kind man…

Calgary, Story, Residents, Family, Hope, 1010 Centre

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…

Calgary, Mental Health, Story, Employment, Housing, Residents, 1010 Centre

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…

Calgary, Mental Health, Housing, Residents, Family, 1010 Centre

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…

Calgary, Homelessness, Housing, Residents, 1010 Centre

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…

Community, Volunteer, Housing, Residents, Family, 1010 Centre

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…

Calgary, Wellness, Story, Housing, Residents, 1010 Centre, Spiritual Care

July 28, 2016

Makeover Day Brings Joy to 1010 Centre Women

I am very thrilled to share with you about an event that I had the opportunity to take part in…

Events, Calgary, Residents, 1010 Centre

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…

Programming, Calgary, Volunteer, Housing, Residents, 1010 Centre

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…

Edmonton, Mental Health, Story, Addiction, Housing, Residents

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,…

Calgary, Story, Homelessness, Housing, Residents, 1010 Centre

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…

Calgary, Mental Health, Story, Addiction, Recovery, Housing, Residents, Hope, 1010 Centre

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…

Community, Art, Housing, Residents

July 22, 2015

Homeless Man Inspires Yoga Teacher to Volunteer at The Mustard Seed

Every Friday, Suzanne leads a small group of residents in an hour-long yoga class at The Mustard Seed’s 1010 Centre.…

Wellness, Volunteer, Yoga, Residents

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…

Community, Calgary, Housing, Residents