Why we walk for Coldest Night of the Year

by | POSTED: Jan 20, 2023

Team excited at the start of the Coldest Night of the Year walk in 2019

Originally published on January 20, 2023 Updated January 15, 2024 Spending a night outside in Edmonton’s harsh winters can take.

Take the 30-Day Minimalist Challenge

by | POSTED: Jan 10, 2023

Bin with a donate sticker on it and folded clothing beside

In 2010, two young guys from Ohio decided to quit their corporate jobs, downsize their lives, and focus on what’s.

Time for a Financial Checkup: November is Financial Literacy Month

by | POSTED: Oct 31, 2022

Participant who took part in financial literacy programs

November is Financial Literacy Month (FLM). It’s the time of year when Canadians are encouraged to do a financial checkup..

Seeing FASD Through A Strengths-Based Lens

by | POSTED: Sep 08, 2022

When we hear about FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) we often hear about the challenges and negative impacts on society..

Houselessness and Injuries: Using the Data to Improve our Services

by | POSTED: Aug 12, 2022

At Bissell Centre, our mission is to end poverty and houselessness in the community. In order to achieve this we.

Bill’s Story – Finding a Fresh Start

by | POSTED: Apr 12, 2022

Photo of Bill, a Bissell participant and staff

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.

by | POSTED: Apr 01, 2022

People working together on computer to deal with finances

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…

by | POSTED: Mar 08, 2022

International Womens Day graphic

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

by | POSTED: Jun 10, 2021

Photo of group of people in emergency accommodation during Covid

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

by | POSTED: Apr 19, 2021

Person in pink shirt and glasses smiling

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,.

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