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Shannon hugs her dog Luna at Hope Mission's pet-friendly shelter at CarePoint Wellness Centre Media Coverage
Jan 30, 2026

Hope Mission offers shelter space for vulnerable Edmontonians and their pets

For some Edmontonians experiencing homelessness, it can be an impossible decision: seek shelter or stay with their pet.
Shannon and her dog Luna at Hope Mission's CarePoint pet-friendly shelter in west Edmonton. News
Jan 29, 2026

Keeping pets and people together

Pet-friendly shelter reduces barriers and builds trust
News
Jan 23, 2026

Responding to record need for shelter

CarePoint converts health and housing hub for emergency use.
News
Jan 13, 2026

Rapid response reduces overdose deaths

On-site 24/7 medical team saves lives and reduces EMS calls
Blog
Jan 6, 2026

Early frostbite treatment prevents amputations

A Q&A with Beth Klingenberg, director of health services
Media Coverage
Jan 5, 2026

‘Frostbite capital’: Efforts to reduce frostbite amputations underway in Edmonton

Trevor Logan winces in pain as a nurse cleans the blistered middle finger on his right hand, swollen to twice its size due to frostbite.
Source: CTVNews
Media Coverage
Nov 7, 2025

Hope Mission shuttle bus to run 24/7 throughout winter

The city is expanding its bus services during the winter to help vulnerable Edmontonians.
Source: CTVNews
Media Coverage
Oct 14, 2025

Hope Mission’s Rapid Response Teams expands to 24/7 service, 3 locations

Hope Mission is expanding its Rapid Response Team (RRT) to 24/7 service to help with the ongoing opioid crisis after receiving a grant from the province.
Source: CTVNews
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Aug 18, 2025

Edmonton Navigation and Support Centre relocating to larger space

Edmonton’s Navigation and Support Centre is moving into a larger facility. The centre is relocating from the Karis Centre building to the Bissell Centre West, which is close to emergency shelters. “It’s not just about bringing in more people to the centre, it’s also about enhancing the quality of care that we can provide and […]