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Bissell’s Community Space opens again!
We are excited to open the doors to our Community Space on August 17, once again providing an inviting, engaging and welcoming environment for the community. Operations will look a little different, but participant needs always come first at Bissell Centre. While we adapt our activities to meet ...
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We are excited to open the doors to our Community Space on August 17, once again providing an inviting, engaging and welcoming environment for the community. Operations will look a little different, but participant needs always come first at Bissell Centre. While we adapt our activities to meet ...
Published at Bissell Centre
Homeless Amid COVID – Edmonton’s Collaborative Response
#HomelessAmidCOVID is a video series highlighting Edmonton’s collaborative response to protect people experiencing homelessness during COVID-19. Episode 1: The Day Services Take a tour through the Day Drop-in located at the Edmonton Expo Centre to learn about the critical services provided and ho...
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#HomelessAmidCOVID is a video series highlighting Edmonton’s collaborative response to protect people experiencing homelessness during COVID-19. Episode 1: The Day Services Take a tour through the Day Drop-in located at the Edmonton Expo Centre to learn about the critical services provided and ho...
Published at Bissell Centre
How you can offer hope during COVID-19
When it was clear physical distancing was necessary for everyone’s safety, we immediately recognized that people who didn’t have a home to go to were at great risk. People without a home, a shower, laundry facilities, and all manner of basic amenities are already susceptible to health issues. The...
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When it was clear physical distancing was necessary for everyone’s safety, we immediately recognized that people who didn’t have a home to go to were at great risk. People without a home, a shower, laundry facilities, and all manner of basic amenities are already susceptible to health issues. The...
Published at Bissell Centre
Protected: Protecting The Safety of our Community Amidst COVID-19
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7 Memorable Highlights of 2019
We are so grateful for the opportunities that were made possible in 2019 thanks to our community of supporters! Here are just 7 of the many memorable moments and significant happenings in 2019: 1) Community Delivers Mountain of Warm Clothing During Cold Snap Just as we are experiencing right now,...
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We are so grateful for the opportunities that were made possible in 2019 thanks to our community of supporters! Here are just 7 of the many memorable moments and significant happenings in 2019: 1) Community Delivers Mountain of Warm Clothing During Cold Snap Just as we are experiencing right now,...
Published at Bissell Centre
Melanie’s Story of Transformation
On any given day you can find Melanie busy in Bissell’s Community Kitchen or visiting with friends or laughing and supporting others. She helps out with holiday meals, delivering plates to the elders with mobility issues or filling cups with juice or coffee. She enjoys keeping busy, it helps her ...
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On any given day you can find Melanie busy in Bissell’s Community Kitchen or visiting with friends or laughing and supporting others. She helps out with holiday meals, delivering plates to the elders with mobility issues or filling cups with juice or coffee. She enjoys keeping busy, it helps her ...
Published at Bissell Centre
Dale Overcomes Illness and the Threat of Homelessness
After seeking medical attention for a persistent cough, Dale found out that he had contracted tuberculosis from a friend who was living with him. It wasn’t until Dale’s friend succumb to the the condition that he realized the severity of TB. In isolation for a month, Dale missed his b...
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After seeking medical attention for a persistent cough, Dale found out that he had contracted tuberculosis from a friend who was living with him. It wasn’t until Dale’s friend succumb to the the condition that he realized the severity of TB. In isolation for a month, Dale missed his b...
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Finding Courage For New Beginnings
My name is Fred, and Bissell Centre was a godsend for me. For many years, I was a welder. When I lost my job, I was completely blindsided. For months, I searched for a new position in my field, but there simply wasn’t work to be found. If you’ve ever lost your job, you know […] The post F...
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My name is Fred, and Bissell Centre was a godsend for me. For many years, I was a welder. When I lost my job, I was completely blindsided. For months, I searched for a new position in my field, but there simply wasn’t work to be found. If you’ve ever lost your job, you know […] The post F...
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Close Call: Scott and Amy Avoid Eviction Thanks to ‘Community Bridge’
It was an injury at work that knocked Scott’s world off balance. It shouldn’t have happened, but it did, leading Scott down an uncertain path. He and his wife, Amy were not able to make ends meet; they were facing an eviction notice and the power and heat were getting disconnected. As self-sustai...
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It was an injury at work that knocked Scott’s world off balance. It shouldn’t have happened, but it did, leading Scott down an uncertain path. He and his wife, Amy were not able to make ends meet; they were facing an eviction notice and the power and heat were getting disconnected. As self-sustai...
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Would You Rather: Wear Dirty Underwear, Or Go Without?
…Sadly, this is a decision people experiencing homelessness have to make every single day. For people who are homeless in Edmonton, gaining access to new, clean underwear is difficult. Some individuals may wear the same pair of underwear for months at a time, and some may go without underwear for...
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…Sadly, this is a decision people experiencing homelessness have to make every single day. For people who are homeless in Edmonton, gaining access to new, clean underwear is difficult. Some individuals may wear the same pair of underwear for months at a time, and some may go without underwear for...
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Mother of Five Gets Helping Hand in Time for Back-to-School
The beginning of a new school year can be exciting, but for some families it can also be a stressful, expensive time of year. Absorbing the yearly cost of new school supplies, like back-to-school clothes, is challenging for some and impossible for others. Corenda, a mom of five kids between the a...
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The beginning of a new school year can be exciting, but for some families it can also be a stressful, expensive time of year. Absorbing the yearly cost of new school supplies, like back-to-school clothes, is challenging for some and impossible for others. Corenda, a mom of five kids between the a...
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Homeless in the Heat: 5 life-saving items that you can donate this summer
The summer months are here at last! Many Edmontonians are relieved to see the return of sunny days to our characteristically chilly North Alberta city. At last, we can pack away our parkas and snow boots for the season and soak up some rays! Of course, there are times when the summer heat causes ...
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The summer months are here at last! Many Edmontonians are relieved to see the return of sunny days to our characteristically chilly North Alberta city. At last, we can pack away our parkas and snow boots for the season and soak up some rays! Of course, there are times when the summer heat causes ...
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Making a Difference with Family Camps: Desmond’s Story
Camping is one of the most popular summer pastimes in Canada. This year, it’s more popular than ever before, with a record number of Albertans planning to enjoy the great outdoors while spending some quality time with loved ones. But for many families in our community, camping is a luxury they ca...
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Camping is one of the most popular summer pastimes in Canada. This year, it’s more popular than ever before, with a record number of Albertans planning to enjoy the great outdoors while spending some quality time with loved ones. But for many families in our community, camping is a luxury they ca...
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Our Volunteers: Inspired to Give!
More than 1,200 people volunteer with Bissell Centre every year. They contribute over 15,000 hours of time in total! So much of what we do is only possible because of these wonderful, generous people. That’s why we are celebrating National Volunteer Week this week! We will be honouring over...
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More than 1,200 people volunteer with Bissell Centre every year. They contribute over 15,000 hours of time in total! So much of what we do is only possible because of these wonderful, generous people. That’s why we are celebrating National Volunteer Week this week! We will be honouring over...
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Hope and Renewal: Davina and Shawn’s Story
Many people view Easter as a time of renewal, rejuvenation, and hope. After all, it reminds us that no matter how long or cold the winter has been, we can always feel hope for the coming spring. Not many people had a longer or colder winter than Davina and Shawn, two Edmontonians who say that [&#...
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Many people view Easter as a time of renewal, rejuvenation, and hope. After all, it reminds us that no matter how long or cold the winter has been, we can always feel hope for the coming spring. Not many people had a longer or colder winter than Davina and Shawn, two Edmontonians who say that [&#...
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