Bissell Centre

Bissell Centre We are an Edmonton-based nonprofit organization working towards the elimination of poverty and homelessness in our community.

Our main hours are our office hours. The Community Space is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6:30 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 6:30 pm. Lunch is served at 11:30 am and dinner is at 4 pm. Housing program services are available weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, and Housing Workshops run 11 am to 1 pm on Mondays and Fridays. Laundry and showers are available daily until a couple hours before the space closes. Free tax clinics are open every Monday from 1 - 3:30 pm in Bissell East (10530 96 St.).

Join the team supporting people with FASD at Hope Terrace permanent supportive housing! Use your talents, compassion, an...
09/03/2026

Join the team supporting people with FASD at Hope Terrace permanent supportive housing!

Use your talents, compassion, and experience to provide support to adults to support home stability and goal achievement through a client centered approach, focusing on assessing participant’s executive function and assisting in the formulation of care plans.
The Occupational Therapist supports skill development that enables participants to engage in activities of daily living, employment, and any additional areas that aim to increase home stability, reduce isolation, and increase meaningful daily activity.

The position has a competitive salary with a full benefits package and opportunities for further professional development.

Walk alongside someone uncovering their strengths! Join Bissell Centre’s Hope Terrace team. Click the link below to learn more about the Occupational Therapist.

https://bit.ly/4xq9kR8

You can help spark conversations that break stigmas and encourage inclusivity — just by lacing up your red shoes and wal...
09/02/2026

You can help spark conversations that break stigmas and encourage inclusivity — just by lacing up your red shoes and walking with us.

Join us on September 9 for the Red Shoe Walk starting at 12:30 at Sir Winston Churchill Square. The 2-kilometre walk through downtown Edmonton aims to help raise awareness of FASD, share knowledge and resources, celebrate those with FASD, and end the stigma around this disability.

Each person in our community has a role in supporting healthy pregnancies and creating safe and equitable spaces for people with FASD.

Registration is FREE and easy — register to walk today!

https://bit.ly/4wSCx6p

More than four per cent of Canadians have FASD — approximately 1.6 million people. September is FASD Awareness Month. T...
09/01/2026

More than four per cent of Canadians have FASD — approximately 1.6 million people.

September is FASD Awareness Month. This is a time to encourage communities to continue to work towards increased awareness and understanding of FASD. One incredible way to help the greater Edmonton community learn more about FASD is at our Red Shoe Walk coming up on September 9.

Seeing, including, and walking alongside one another is vital to strengthening the community and is everyone's responsibility. Join us on September 9 and help spark conversations that can help remove stigma and improve the quality of life for people with FASD.

Registration is FREE and easy — register to walk today!

https://bit.ly/4wSCx6p

Join the team housing hundreds of people in the community every year! Use your talents, compassion, and experience to pr...
08/31/2026

Join the team housing hundreds of people in the community every year!

Use your talents, compassion, and experience to provide leadership and operational oversight to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring services are delivered safely, consistently, and in alignment with organizational policies, contractual and funder requirements, and established standards of practice.

The Manager, Housing Services is responsible for supporting effective program operations, staff performance, service quality, achievement of program outcomes, and continuous improvement.

The position has a competitive salary with a full benefits package and opportunities for further professional development.

Walk alongside someone building their stability! Join Bissell Centre’s Housing Services team. Click the link below to learn more about the Manager, Housing Services.

https://bit.ly/3Us6Bbo

Take a deep dive into the emotions of managing money with this four-part course offered in partnership with Métis Money ...
08/29/2026

Take a deep dive into the emotions of managing money with this four-part course offered in partnership with Métis Money Moves.

In this advanced Métis Money Moves course, learn about how family history can shape your money story. With Indigenous Values guiding new ways of knowing your financial path, you’ll receive deeper lessons, worksheets, interactive class discussions, and a new Reflective Journal to help you uncover a healthier relationship with your finances.

Register for free today! Or drop in for the first session of the month to try it out and see what to expect.

Check the link to learn more about how Métis Money Moves can make a change in your money story: https://bit.ly/4dFViCp

RJ Formanek wanted to start a conversation about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). As an adult who has FASD, he th...
08/28/2026

RJ Formanek wanted to start a conversation about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). As an adult who has FASD, he thought educating people and showcasing his diverse skillset and self-reliance was important. And the Red Shoe Walk was born.

With his crimson kicks, RJ took to the street, stopping to talk with anyone willing to learn about FASD. The idea took off and Red Shoe Walks quickly spread across Canada — including in downtown Edmonton.

We're holding our two kilometre Red Shoe Walk on Wednesday, September 9, kicking off in front of Edmonton City Hall starting at 12:30 p.m.

Registration is FREE and easy — register to walk today!

https://bit.ly/4wSCx6p

Thank you to the incredible people working at our local Starbucks franchises and the Starbucks Foundation for their gene...
08/27/2026

Thank you to the incredible people working at our local Starbucks franchises and the Starbucks Foundation for their generous support towards our mission to work in community and remove barriers as people move out of poverty.

This isn’t the only time our local friends at Starbucks have helped open doors for one another. We regularly see these amazing folks at events like our Coldest Night of the Year walkathon — reminding us all that seeing, including, and walking alongside each other is vital to strengthening the community.

Eliminating poverty in the community is everyone’s responsibility and we are so grateful for our local Starbucks teams being invested in seeing our vision become a reality.

Walk for an inclusive community that recognizes the strengths, gifts, and potential of every individual person. Join us...
08/26/2026

Walk for an inclusive community that recognizes the strengths, gifts, and potential of every individual person.

Join us for the 2026 Red Shoes FASD Awareness Walk — a fun and meaningful event to raise awareness about FASD, share knowledge and resources, celebrate those with FASD, and end the stigma around this disability.

Lace up your red shoes and walk with us on Wednesday, September 9, starting at 12:30 at Edmonton City Hall, as we embark on a 2-kilometre walk through downtown Edmonton!

Each person in our community has a role in supporting healthy pregnancies and creating safe and equitable spaces for people with FASD.

Registration is FREE and easy — register to walk today!

https://bit.ly/4wSCx6p

People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) may experience their own unique challenges — our Fetal Alcohol Spectr...
08/21/2026

People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) may experience their own unique challenges — our Fetal Alcohol Spectrum of Services (FASS) program supports individuals and families to uncover their potential.

Through best practices, expert staff, and a human-centred approach, we work to create space for individuals to discover and utilize their strengths to achieve their goals.

Our FASS program includes:
👉Navigation – providing short-term and crisis support, connections to resources, and referrals to FASD assessments.
🙋Advocacy – working alongside individuals who have FASD and other organizations to overcome systemic barriers.
🚶Awareness – every September, we walk alongside individuals with FASD during our Red Shoe Walk for International FASD Awareness Day.
👬Peer Support Group - monthly meetings and activities to help build support networks, interdependence, and strengths.

Discover more about how we're supporting people with FASD.

https://bit.ly/3Z5g5ru

Connection starts at the Service Hub. In 2025, we expanded intentional pathways for connection through our Service Hub—...
08/20/2026

Connection starts at the Service Hub.

In 2025, we expanded intentional pathways for connection through our Service Hub—helping more people access support, build relationships, and find stability in moments of need.

Located across the street from The Navigation Centre, the Service Hub connects people to complementary services, making it easier to access the right support at the right time.

Through the Service Hub, we :
💙 Connected with 914 people accessing support and services
💙 Provided 756 internal referrals
💙 Provided 505 external referrals

By growing and strengthening the Service Hub network, we’re opening more doors to dignity, stability, and lasting change—meeting people where they are and walking alongside them as needs evolve.

Address

10527 96 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5H2H6

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bissell Centre posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category