by Brenton Driedger | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Marvin Tremblett walked into Hope Mission’s emergency shelter in Red Deer and sat down to a hot meal. He was the first guest through the doors, and staff served him a plate of rice and sweet and sour chicken. “It’s beautiful food,” Marvin said. Shelter operations...
by Brenton Driedger | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
As Hope Mission prepares to begin operating an emergency shelter in Red Deer on April 1, much of what people see at the Cannery Row location will be familiar, along with several key changes shaping how the shelter operates. The basics will stay the same, says Ade...
by Brenton Driedger | Mar 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Gayflor Maiwo remembers the first time he walked into his apartment. “When I got the key and entered my place, I cried.” The first night, he was so excited he couldn’t sleep. Now, when his shift ends, he looks forward to going home. “When I’m off work, I hurry to get...
by Brenton Driedger | Feb 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hope Mission’s recovery programs have received a three-year reaccreditation from CARF International. The renewed accreditation reflects three years of strengthened systems and improved outcomes across Hope Mission’s residential recovery programs. “Through the...
by Brenton Driedger | Feb 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
A new emergency shelter is now open in Wetaskiwin, replacing a temporary site that has served the community since 2022. “This shelter is purpose-built from the ground up,” says Ade Adeoye, director of emergency care and housing. The new shelter has 50 beds and a...
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