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06/15/2026
“Transitional housing gives people the chance to prepare. To learn how to live independently again.”
Learn how transitional housing helps helps bridge the gap between emergency shelter and long-term housing or recovery: https://tinyurl.com/57249w73.
Business owners in Chinatown say they're noticing a difference.
After narrowing the focus of its neighbourhood cleanup efforts, Hope Mission's community revitalization team is returning to the same streets more frequently for pressure washing and garbage collection.
In this episode of Hope Stories, hear what local business owners are saying about the change, why the team shifted its approach, and how the model could expand in the future.
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06/13/2026
What an incredible day on the course! ⛳️
A big thank-you to Bunzl for inviting Hope Mission to be part of your annual golf tournament in support of our vulnerable neighbours here in Edmonton.
Partnerships like this remind us that when a community comes together, lives are changed. We’re so grateful for companies like Bunzl—you truly make a lasting difference. 🧡
A nine-year cycle broken. After reaching her breaking point on the streets of Edmonton, Dawn entered recovery at Hope Mission and is now celebrating four months of hard-won sobriety while working to finish her high school education.
When people think about a rescue van, they often think about transportation. But transportation is only part of the story.
Every ride is an opportunity to build trust, connect someone to support, and help them take the next step forward.
In this episode of Hope Stories, Minyoung Choi shares how Hope Mission's rescue vans in Victoria and Metro Vancouver are helping bridge the gap between people in need and the services that can help them move forward.
Listen to the Hope Stories podcast on:
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06/10/2026
“Several organizations have shared with us that reliable transportation was a gap in local services.”
Hope Mission is expanding its rescue van operations into British Columbia, with new teams now serving communities in Victoria and Metro Vancouver.
The rescue vans provide transportation, wellness checks, bag lunches, and connections to shelter, housing, addiction recovery, and mental health services. They also help bridge gaps between vulnerable community members and the supports they need.
Read how the rescue van model is expanding west and the impact it's already having in B.C.: https://tinyurl.com/59uak2ez.
06/10/2026
“Several organizations have shared with us that reliable transportation was a gap in local services.”
Hope Mission is expanding its rescue van operations into British Columbia, with new teams now serving communities in Victoria and Metro Vancouver.
Read about the impact the rescue van model is already having in B.C.: https://tinyurl.com/59uak2ez.
Trapped by a nine-year battle. One weekend concert turned into a long struggle with addiction and homelessness on the streets of Edmonton. After reaching her breaking point, Dawn walked into Hope Mission, chose recovery, and is now celebrating four months of hard-won sobriety while working to finish her education.
06/08/2026
Thank you to everyone who walked, volunteered, gave generously, encouraged, and supported the No Child Hungry Walk this past Saturday!
Across Alberta, your communities rallied together to raise a goal of $23,550, which is 8,722 meals for hurting and hungry children and families.
But, because of the generosity of all of you, your friends and families, and your close connections, we surpassed the goal for a grand total of... 🥁🥁🥁
$30,059.70!! 🎉
That's 11,133 meals for children and families in need in Alberta!
All because of YOU!! Thank you so much for your care and compassion for struggling children and families. They will be blessed because of you!
06/08/2026
“We keep hearing how clean the streets look now.”
Business owners are noticing cleaner streets in Chinatown. Hope Mission's community revitalization team recently narrowed the focus of its neighbourhood cleanup efforts, so sidewalks near the two largest shelters are getting more frequent pressure washing.
“It’s things like that that make you realize they really do care about the businesses around them and look out for their neighbours.”
Read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/2n8nc3yj.