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…
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…
October 27, 2015
Underwear Is An Ongoing Need at The Mustard Seed
Underwear is an often-overlooked need for people experiencing poverty and homelessness. Food, shelter and clothes are top of mind, but…
October 13, 2015
Thanksgiving At The Mustard Seed
This Thanksgiving, everyone at The Mustard Seed was thankful for our donors and volunteers. It is because of you we…
September 17, 2015
Nourishing the Body and Soul Through Meal Sponsorship
The kitchen at our emergency shelter is busy from morning until night. There are always people in there, cooking, cleaning…
August 13, 2015
Research paper: Psychological Perspectives on Poverty
We often hear from our guests that they feel “invisible” or that they are treated poorly by mainstream society.