Hope Stories

A new platform is helping Hope Mission staff coordinate the right care at the right time by connecting information across its growing continuum of services. Hope Mission's innovation hub developed Rest, a new platform that reduces administrative tasks, helps staff build on previous interactions, and creates more time for direct support. In this episode, innovation hub manager Chad Verity and senio...

What happens when someone is well enough to leave hospital, but still needs support and has nowhere else to recover? That question led to the creation of Hope Mission’s health shelter. In this episode, director of health services Beth Klingenberg and health shelter coordinator Valerie Recamadas discuss the gap between hospital care and independent living, and how the health shelter helps people ex...

Communities in British Columbia are facing growing demand for street-level support, transportation, and connections to care. Hope Mission's rescue van teams in Victoria and Metro Vancouver provide transportation, wellness checks, bag lunches, and connections to shelter, housing, addiction recovery, and mental health services. In this episode, director of recovery and women's programs Minyoung Choi...

Business owners are noticing cleaner streets in Chinatown. The 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. In this episode, Kat Luu with the Edmonton Chinatown BIA and Hope Mission’s Thomas Ogigbah share how changing the team’s approach to pressure washing is h...

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 Training Institute (CTI). In this episode, Ethan shares how an overdose response during a field placement taught him valuable lessons about mental health self-care and inspired him to pursue a career in emerg...

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 in the Royal Alexandra Hospital connect community members with shelter, housing, and other supports once they no longer need medical care. In this episode, director of health services Beth Klingenberg...

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 people at a time—creating space to rebuild daily routines, strengthen independence, and prepare for what comes next. In this episode, Beth Klingenberg, director of health services, and Ryan Meester, transit...

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 programs, and Meron Kasahun, manager of women’s programs and aftercare services, investigate what’s behind the increase and explain how full-service women’s-only shelters like the Karis Centre help women mo...

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 navigate systems that can otherwise slow progress. In this episode, Adina McKinnon, manager of community initiatives and partnerships, and Janea share how the social worker role meets a critical need for v...

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, leaders Ade Adeoye and Adina McKinnon explain how the transition went on day one and what the community can expect to see in Red Deer going forward. To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs and to don...

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 other wraparound supports will provide continuity as well as a fresh start. To learn more about Hope Mission or to donate, go to hopemission.com .

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 clinical practice with relational care bridges gaps and improves outcomes for clients. To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs or to donate, go to hopemission.com .

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 affirms and strengthens systems and outcomes for both the men’s and women’s recovery programs. To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs or to donate, go to hopemission.com .

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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 in to this special episode to hear Tim and Jared talk about the impact that a meal can have on the life of a child.

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 month provides 10 meals and life changing care to people who are hurting and hungry. Make a difference today by donating at hopemission.com .

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 shares stories from the frontlines—moments of heartbreak, hope, and everything in between. From providing emergency care to walking alongside people on their healing journey, she gives us a glimpse in...

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 .

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 .

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 life-changing programs to vulnerable kids, youth, and families. $27 a month provides 10 meals and life changing care to Alberta kids who are hurting and hungry. Make a difference today by donating at hopemissio...

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 .

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 .

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. They discuss real-life stories from the front lines, the complexities of serving vulnerable populations, and the need for community support now more than ever before. $27 a month provides 10 meals and...

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 .

On today's Hope Mission Minute, you'll hear Issac's story. $27 a month provides 10 meals and life changing care to people like Issac. Make a difference today by donating at hopemission.com .