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The Mustard Seed’s newly renovated Neighbor Center Strathcona opened its doors on Wednesday with 50 overnight shelter spaces for Edmontonians experiencing homelessness.
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The non-profit organization identified the need for more shelter spaces in the city’s southside four years ago. The renovations were possible with funding from the Shaw Family Foundation, the Mustard Seed said in a release.
“This generous gift from the Shaw Family Foundation is the catalyst needed to begin meeting needs on the southside of Edmonton in a more significant way,” said Dean Kurpjuweit, the Mustard Seed’s chief regional officer. “The Shaw family is directly supporting change for our participants, and for that, we are deeply grateful.”
The updated Neighbor Center Strathcona will continue to provide “vital” community programs and supports in addition to the 50 overnight shelter spaces.
Julie Shaw, president of the Shaw Family Foundation, said the renovated center was a good fit for the foundation.
“Our family is excited to see how the building’s renovations have transformed it into a multi-use space that will give people what they need immediately as well as help them access what they need to have a brighter future,” she said.