At Bissell Centre, our mission is to end poverty and houselessness in the community. In order to achieve this we.
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Past Articles
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Houselessness and Injuries: Using the Data to Improve our Services
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Bill’s Story – Finding a Fresh Start
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Community Bridge and homelessness prevention.
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Women Are…
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Tipinawâw – 24/7 Emergency Accommodation Amid COVID-19
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National Volunteer Week Feature: Meet Saroj Saher
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Chance’s Story of Hope
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From Grief to Hope: David’s Story
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A New Chapter of Collaboration Amid COVID-19
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Supporting people with FASD at Bissell Centre
Bill’s Story – Finding a Fresh Start
My name is Bill and I received a second chance at life after finding out about Bissell and the supports.
Community Bridge and homelessness prevention.
We’re all seeing the news record-high utility costs, record-high inflation. To many of us, these headlines will cause some discomfort.
Women Are…
Women are persevering. Women are still making less than men per hour. Women are community builders. Women are strong. Women.
Tipinawâw – 24/7 Emergency Accommodation Amid COVID-19
In the fall of 2021, cold winter weather was looming, and there was reduced shelter capacity in the local sector.
National Volunteer Week Feature: Meet Saroj Saher
Saroj Saher has volunteered with Bissell for an astounding 30 years and has seen Bissell grow substantially in that time. Over the course of a phone conversation,.
Chance’s Story of Hope
My name is Chance. I’m 25 years old and live at Hope Terrace, a permanent supportive home that is run.
From Grief to Hope: David’s Story
My name is David and the holidays are a lonely time for me. You see, I lost my entire family.
A New Chapter of Collaboration Amid COVID-19
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much – Helen Keller Collaboration is not new to.
Supporting people with FASD at Bissell Centre
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) month. Since 1999, FASD activists have held World FASD Awareness Day events on 09/09.