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Past Articles
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7 Memorable 2019 Bissell Highlights
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Melanie’s Story of Transformation: Finding Community and Mental Health Supports
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Dale Overcomes Illness and the Threat of Homelessness
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Finding Courage For New Beginnings
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Close Call: Scott and Amy Avoid Eviction Thanks to ‘Community Bridge’
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Would You Rather: Wear Dirty Underwear, Or Go Without?
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5 Reasons Why EVERYONE Needs Clean Underwear
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National Indigenous Peoples Day – More Than A Celebration
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From the Street to School – Mike’s Story
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Cooking, Comradery, & Community: A Recipe for Hope
Melanie’s Story of Transformation: Finding Community and Mental Health Supports
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
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
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’
It was an injury at work that knocked Scott’s world off balance. It shouldn’t have happened, but it did, leading.
Would You Rather: Wear Dirty Underwear, Or Go Without?
…Sadly, this is a decision people experiencing houselessness have to make every single day. For 6these folks in Edmonton, gaining.
5 Reasons Why EVERYONE Needs Clean Underwear
Yes, everyone needs clean underwear, including folks experiencing houselessness. New underwear is one of the most requested items by people.
National Indigenous Peoples Day – More Than A Celebration
Colourful regalia. Delicious food. Traditional performances. Laughter between friends. These were just a few of the sights and sounds to.
From the Street to School – Mike’s Story
When Mike first came to Bissell Centre, he’d been living on the street for two years. You might have even.
Cooking, Comradery, & Community: A Recipe for Hope
Bissell Centre’s Community Kitchen, part of the larger Community Space renovation, opened in October 2018 and has since been providing.