• What is The Mustard Seed?

    The Mustard Seed is a Christian charitable organization that builds community, grows hope and supports change for people who are experiencing poverty and homelessness. It provides basic services – including meals, clothing and shelter – as well as long-term solutions and support services such as housing, employment, health & wellness, and spiritual guidance. The Mustard Seed has locations in Calgary and Edmonton.

  • Where is The Mustard Seed Calgary?

    • The Mustard Seed Centre Street Location (102 – 11 Ave. SE) Click for map
    • The Mustard Seed 1010 Centre (1010 Centre St. SE – corner of 10 Ave. & Centre St.) Click for map
    • The Mustard Seed Foothills Shelter (7025 – 44 St. SE) Click for map
    • The Mustard Seed Resource Sorting Centre (Bay #27, 4216 – 54 Ave. SE) Click for map
  • Where is The Mustard Seed Edmonton?

    • The Mustard Seed Church Building (10635 – 98 St NW) Click for map
    • The Mustard Seed Community Support Center (10568 – 114 St NW) Click for map
  • How can I donate to The Mustard Seed?

    We accept financial donations and also will assist with third-party fundraising events – click here for more information.

    We also accept donations of goods such as clothing and hygiene items – click here for more information.

  • How can I volunteer at The Mustard Seed?

    There are a number of ways to volunteer. We accept individuals or groups including families, on a long and short-term basis. Click here for further information.

  • Since The Mustard Seed is a Christian organization – do the clients / guests have to be of the Christian faith too?

    Our services are open to everyone. We follow the Alberta Human Rights Act – under the act people are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, age, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status and sexual orientation.

  • Who runs The Mustard Seed?

    The Mustard Seed is a charitable organization.

    The Mustard Seed Society and The Mustard Seed Foundation are incorporated under the provisions of the Societies’ Act of the Province of Alberta. The Mustard Seed Society and The Mustard Seed Foundation are also registered as charitable organizations authorized to issue donation receipts for income tax purposes.

  • How is The Mustard Seed funded? Does it receive government funding?

    57% Donations
    40% Government Funding
    3% Rental and other income
    For further details go to The Mustard Seed financial statements.