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S3E81 The Last Place I Expected
Ethan Quon never thought he’d work at a homeless shelter. Today, he helps respond to medical emergencies as part of Hope Mission’s 24/7 rapid response team after graduating from the Christian…
S3E80 Navigating Care Beyond the ER
For people trying to access supports, navigating a complex and constantly changing system can be difficult—and sometimes they end up in the emergency room looking for help. Health navigators embedded…
S3E79 The Step Between Shelter and Housing
Transitional housing bridges the gap between emergency shelter and long-term housing or recovery. Located in historic Immigration Hall, it provides a stable, supportive environment for up to 52…
S3E78 Rising Demand for Women’s Shelter
More women are turning to shelter than ever before. Hope Mission’s daily shelter occupancy for women has doubled in three years. In this episode, Minyoung Choi, director of recovery and women’s…
S3E77 Embedding Social Work in Shelters
When Hope Mission began operating an emergency shelter in Red Deer, it included an on-site social worker from day one. Janea Dressler connects shelter guests to the right supports and helps them…
S3E76 Shelter opens in Red Deer
Hope Mission’s emergency shelter in Red Deer is now open. On April 1, guests were greeted with a hot meal, new shelter beds, and a blend of new and continuing wraparound supports. In this episode,…
S3E75 24/7 Shelter Provides Fresh Start for Red Deer
Hope Mission begins operating a 24/7 emergency shelter in Red Deer as of April 1. Ade Adeoye, director of emergency care and housing, explains how the shelter, meals, health services, housing, and…
S3E74 Nurse Practitioners Close Gaps in Care
HopeHealth is filling a critical gap in care by adding three nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioner Linda Wright and director of health services Beth Klingenberg explain how integrating advanced…
S3E73 How Accreditation Strengthens Recovery
Hope Mission’s addiction recovery programs have received renewed three-year accreditation from CARF International. Minyoung Choi, director of recovery and women’s programs, explains how accreditation…
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No Child Hungry
Today is our No Child Hungry Radiothon - and all donations are being matched! Call 1-855-836-4673 or give online at hopemission.com to feed hurting and hungry kids in Alberta. And make sure you tune…
Preventing Chronic Homelessness
On today's episode, Kevin and Tim talk about Hope Mission's Diversion Housing Program which is exponentially increasing the number of people who quickly get off the street and into housing. $27 a…
Hope Mission's Health Services
In this episode, Kevin sits down with Beth, the Senior Manager of Health Services at Hope Mission, for a real and honest conversation about what it’s like to care for Edmonton’s most vulnerable. Beth…
Kate's Story
On today's Hope Mission Minute, you'll hear Kate's story. $27 a month provides 10 meals and life changing care to people like Kate. Make a difference today by donating at hopemission.com.
Colin's Story
On today's Hope Mission Minute, you'll hear Colin's story. $27 a month provides 10 meals and life changing care to people like Colin. Make a difference today by donating at hopemission.com.
Hungry Kids In Alberta
Kevin Wiebe sits down with Jared Jorstad (Manager of Preventative Programs) to discuss the growing number of kids in Alberta going hungry and what Hope Mission is doing to provide meals and…
Brian's Story
On today's Hope Mission Minute, you'll hear Brian's story. $27 a month provides 10 meals and life changing care to people like Brian. Make a difference today by donating at hopemission.com.
Roxane's Story
On today's Hope Mission Minute, you'll hear Roxane's story. $27 a month provides 10 meals and life changing care to people like Roxane. Make a difference today by donating at hopemission.com.
How Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty Impact the Vulnerable
On this special episode, Kevin Wiebe interviews Tim Pasma (Director of Programs, Homelessness), shedding light on the urgency of Edmonton’s homelessness crisis and what Hope Mission is doing to help.…
Tyson's Story
On today's Hope Mission Minute, you'll hear Tyson's story. $27 a month provides 10 meals and life changing care to people like Tyson. Make a difference today by donating at hopemission.com.
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