Bissell Centre holds its 102nd Annual General Meeting!

by | POSTED: Jun 28, 2013

On Thursday, July 27th, Bissell Centre held its 102nd Annual General Meeting where discussions centered on the 2012-2013 Annual Report,.

The Faces of Homelessness, Beyond Stereotypes

by | POSTED: Jun 27, 2013

From the website - slate.com: "Dutch photographer  Jan Banning’s  interest in social and political subjects and his skill as a.

Our new 24/7 Mobile Assistance Program Announced Today!

by | POSTED: Jun 20, 2013

24/7 Mobile Assistance Program (24/7 MAP) is a pilot program that actively addresses the underlying causes of vulnerability. These causes.

Income Gap Keeps Growing

by | POSTED: Jun 17, 2013

A picture is worth a thousand words. The above graph is from "Income, Wealth, and Inequality" - published February 2103.

Bissell Centre in Desperate Need of Steel-Toe Boots to Help People Find Work!

by | POSTED: Jun 11, 2013

Bissell Centre is urging the public to help… ensuring those in need can continue to receive job opportunities that require.

What we need right now: Courageous Leadership

by | POSTED: May 27, 2013

As the CEO of Bissell Centre, I am continually amazed by the number of people and organizations that care about.

Bissell Centre Innovating Again: Moonlight Bay Centre is Open for Business

by | POSTED: May 21, 2013

In the late 1920s, James Ramsey, owner of a department store in Edmonton, donated $300 to Reverend Pike to purchase.

Bissell Centre Sponsors Heart of the City Festival

by | POSTED: May 19, 2013

Heart of the City volunteers  have been super busy planning really exciting things leading up to our 10th  anniversary festival.

Dan Pallotta on Rethinking How We Think about Charities

by | POSTED: May 05, 2013

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Too many nonprofits,.

Edmonton’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness: Year 4 Updates Announced

by | POSTED: Apr 26, 2013

Bissell Centre hosted a media conference on Thursday, April 25th where Year 4 updates were released by The Edmonton Homeless.