Thank you for your incredible generosity and support this spring. Your kindness has brought joy and nourishment to so many members of our community, and helped us serve 653 meals last Sunday! We can build brighter futures one meal at a time. Donate now: bissellcentre.donorsupport.co/-/XTFKWEUF

Our Community Space is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. This is where you can access critical programs such as housing, employment, mental health, and financial empowerment alongside our community lunch, served at 11:30 a.m. #downtownyeg #yegcares

The numbers don't lie: we help low income individuals and families get the most out of their returns during tax season. A reminder that our free tax clinic is open today from 1-3 PM at our Bissell East lobby (10527 96 Street). To learn more, visit bit.ly/37Hpoag

This is a #NationalVolunteerWeek appreciation tweet! We extend our deepest gratitude to the selfless folks who dedicate their time and energy to support our mission of ending poverty in #YEG. Thank you for standing with us and for being the driving force behind positive change.

We are in need of individual volunteers for the Bissell West Community Space, our daytime drop-in facility. Visit bit.ly/3U3Wg1z to learn more about the steps required and to fill out an application. Together, we can make a difference in our community. 🤍

Buy cookies. Change lives. 🍪 Tim Hortons #SmileCookie week is Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5 and proceeds from Edmonton-area sales go to Bissell’s Family Support Services! Visit bit.ly/3Ne7rTl to find a location near you and to learn more about the campaign.

We want to send a huge thank you to the franchise owners, managers, and staff at the Edmonton area Tim Hortons locations for choosing Bissell as the recipient of this year's #SmileCookie week fundraiser! Learn more: bit.ly/424udRX

Gobbling up as many Smile Cookies as we can before it's too late! 100% of #SmileCookie proceeds from Edmonton-area @timhortons benefit Bissell’s Family Support Services. Smile Cookie week ends this Sunday, May 5. Visit TimHortons.ca/Smile-Cookie to learn more about the campaign.

A heartfelt #ThankfulThursday dedicated to Rob Sipes, a former Bissell team member who recently visited our CEO, Gary St. Amand, to donate $2,000 towards our Community Space! We extend our deepest gratitude for your generosity and belief in our mission to end poverty in #YEG.

Our Director of Community Development and Advocacy, Laurence Braun-Woodbury, chatted with CBC Edmonton about how Bissell is responding to the extreme heat and protecting vulnerable community members. Watch the segment here: cbc.ca/player/play/vi… #yegwx #heatwave #edmonton

Renting can be complicated. To make it easier, we've partnered with City of Edmonton & C5 Edmonton to offer FREE Tenant Empowerment Courses! These in-person courses can help you find and keep your housing. Learn more: bit.ly/3zPDioN Register: bit.ly/4dnfXth #yeg

We're announcing a significant change at Bissell Centre. Gary St. Amand, our dedicated CEO, has resigned to take on a new role leading a national not-for-profit organization. His last day at Bissell Centre will be September 13, 2024. Read more [PDF] → bit.ly/4djEFeh

The City of Edmonton activated its Extreme Heat response today; it is expected to last until Wednesday. If you see anyone in distress, call 211 for support. If you see anyone experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion/heat stroke, call 911. Read their PSA: bit.ly/3ARDioW

Join us for the 2024 Red Shoes FASD Awareness Walk — a fun and meaningful event to raise awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). 🗓️ Monday, Sep. 9 from 12 to 3 PM 📍 Between Churchill Square & City Hall → Register for free: bit.ly/3XiTiYw #yeg #fasd

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Red Shoes FASD Awareness Walk! Close to 75 participants embarked on a meaningful 2 km walk through #yegdt yesterday to raise awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. We can't wait to do it again next year! #RedShoesRock