Supporting people with FASD at Bissell Centre

by | POSTED: Sep 29, 2020

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September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) month. Since 1999, FASD activists have held World FASD Awareness Day events on 09/09.

Bissell’s Community Space is open again!

by | POSTED: Aug 12, 2020

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We were excited to open the doors to our Community Space on August 17, 2020, once again providing an inviting,.

Homeless Amid COVID – Edmonton’s Collaborative Response

by | POSTED: Jul 24, 2020

homeless amid covid - edmonton's collaborative response

Homeless Amid Covid (#HomelessAmidCOVID) is a video series highlighting Edmonton’s collaborative response to protect people experiencing homelessness during COVID-19. Video.

How you can offer hope during COVID-19

by | POSTED: Apr 09, 2020

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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.

Protecting the Safety of our Community Amid COVID-19

by | POSTED: Mar 12, 2020

covid-19 update

As the pandemic began, Bissell Centre provided regular updates through this blog post about how their operations had changed and.

7 Memorable 2019 Bissell Highlights

by | POSTED: Jan 10, 2020

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.

Melanie’s Story of Transformation: Finding Community and Mental Health Supports

by | POSTED: Dec 28, 2019

Melanie sitting with a plate of food in front of her at Bissell

Finding mental health supports at Bissell and a sense of community, drastically changed Melanie's life. On any given day you.

Dale Overcomes Illness and the Threat of Homelessness

by | POSTED: Nov 24, 2019

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After seeking medical attention for a persistent cough, Dale found out that he had contracted tuberculosis from a friend who.

Finding Courage For New Beginnings

by | POSTED: Oct 03, 2019

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My name is Fred, and Bissell Centre was a godsend for me.  For many years, I was a welder. When.

Close Call: Scott and Amy Avoid Eviction Thanks to ‘Community Bridge’

by | POSTED: Aug 22, 2019

It was an injury at work that knocked Scott’s world off balance. It shouldn’t have happened, but it did, leading.

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