Double Your Impact: Join our Circle of Strength
In partnership with EPCOR, we’re encouraging Edmontonians to unite in a circle of strength and help individuals and families
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- Jul 30
- 2 min
The CHEW Project and Boyle Street
As of April 1, Boyle Street Community Services has officially taken over the day-to-day operations of the CHEW Project. CHEW (Community,...
- Jul 4
- 2 min
Community Connections Program: Year-Round Support for Edmonton’s Homeless
One of Boyle Street Community Services newest programs is our Community Connections Program. It is centred around a Community Connections...
- May 28
- 3 min
Breaking Barriers: How Our Tax Clinic Helped 635 People Claim Vital Benefits
As every Canadian knows, personal tax returns are important! Not only are they necessary to receive your refund...
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Engaging With Our Community: A Foundation of Genuine Collaboration
At the heart of our work, we listen, care, and empower our clients in order to assist them to find solutions to their challenges.
- Feb 29
- 3 min
Saving and Empowering Lives Through Harm Reduction
Harm reduction is a non-judgmental way of supporting people where they are at and seeks to reduce harm that may be caused to an...
- Jan 25
- 3 min
Breaking Down Barriers: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Community
Last June, we introduced our new interdisciplinary model of care: The interdisciplinary model of care is composed of several key pieces:...
- Dec 28, 2023
- 4 min
What Do We Do
Boyle Street Community Services is a supportive service organization that works to transition people out of chronic homelessness and,...
- Dec 1, 2023
- 3 min
The Impact of Community: Our Blueberry Pins
The blueberry holds special significance for Indigenous people in Canada. Blueberries have always been a good, healthy, and reliable food...
- Nov 22, 2023
- 2 min
National Housing Day and our commitment to Housing Choice
Become a Homemaker today and be part of the solution At any given time in Edmonton there are approximately 2,700 people experiencing...
- Nov 9, 2023
- 3 min
The Gift of Art
At Boyle Street Community Services, we cherish the gifts of our community and our belief that giving and receiving enriches us all. This...
- Sep 27, 2023
- 2 min
Our New Locations
As many of you are aware, effective September 30th, Boyle Street Community Services have relocated from our longstanding downtown...
- Aug 10, 2023
- 3 min
Sleep Deprivation: A Silent Crisis
Sleep deprivation is a chronic condition with dire consequences for houseless citizens of Edmonton. Many people struggle with lack of...
- Jul 27, 2023
- 2 min
A Beacon of Belonging and Support
wâpanAcâhcahk - Morningstar Home in English - is one of our newest housing options. Located in Terrace Heights, Morningstar is a 47-unit...
- Jun 30, 2023
- 3 min
Battling the Shigella Outbreak Among Edmonton's Homeless Community
A Boyle Street Community Services Health Series Since September of 2022, there has been an outbreak of Shigella amongst folks who are...
- Jun 8, 2023
- 5 min
Introducing Boyle Street's Interdisciplinary Model of Care
Revolutionizing Care We are excited to announce that some significant changes are happening at Boyle Street! Starting in October, we are...
- Apr 28, 2023
- 2 min
Team Member Highlight: Happy Retirement Linda!
After nearly 11.5 years at Boyle Street Community Services, Linda Wang is retiring. She leaves behind an incredible legacy as the Manager of
- Mar 23, 2023
- 2 min
We're Back on Track!
okimaw peyesew kamik Receives Class-A Development Permit, 80% funded We’re proud to share that we’ve received our development permit for...
- Feb 23, 2023
- 3 min
Dignity and Respect: How Harm Reduction Supports Our Fundamental Beliefs
Our fundamental belief that every person deserves a full measure of dignity and respect guides our work. The people we serve deserve the...
- Jan 27, 2023
- 3 min
Our Housing Vision - To End Homelessness
Our mission is to end chronic homelessness. One of the most critical ways in which we achieve this mission is to provide housing and...
- Dec 29, 2022
- 4 min
Who Are We?
What does Boyle Street do? What is our purpose? The brief answer to these questions is contained in our mission statement: to end chronic...
- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
The Gift
Growing up I didn’t know my grandmother well. She lived in the city (Winnipeg) and I lived 8 hours north in the tiny town of Thompson. It...
- Oct 27, 2022
- 3 min
Month of Thanks: Andy Holt, A-Squared Communications
Month of Thanks
- Oct 6, 2022
- 3 min
Team Member Highlight: Diana Morgan
Diana Morgan, a Youth Worker in our Group Living program, knew she wanted to start her career at Boyle Street Community Services well...
- Aug 25, 2022
- 3 min
Managing Alcohol with Non-Judgmental Support
Boyle Street’s Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) began with a straightforward goal: enable participants to reduce and eliminate their...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 3 min
Team Member Highlight: Lina Meadows
When Lina Meadows began working at Boyle Street Community Services 6 years ago, she never imagined the diversity of experience she would...
- Jun 30, 2022
- 2 min
What Does Success Look Like?
Success can look different for different people, but our wrap-around services can help break cycles of poverty and homelessness
- May 27, 2022
- 2 min
Team Member Highlight: Bindu Lamichhane
For Bindu Lamichhane, 7-year Boyle Street employee and Sr. Manager of Payroll and Accounts Payable, employment at Boyle Street marks a...
- Apr 28, 2022
- 2 min
Priestner Family Make $1,000,000 Gift to Our Capital Campaign
Transformational leadership gift brings us substantially closer to our goal of raising $28.5 million. Left to right: Deputy Executive...
- Mar 24, 2022
- 1 min
An Exclusive Look at our Newest Group Living Home
"A house is four walls and a roof, but a home is a place to grow and realize your own potential.” We are excited to share an exclusive...
- Feb 24, 2022
- 3 min
Team Member Highlight: Shanell Twan
This April, Shanell Twan Core Team Supervisor at Streetworks, will celebrate her 10th anniversary of employment at Boyle Street Community...
- Jan 20, 2022
- 4 min
Unlocking Our Youth's Potential
The age-old saying “youth are our future,” still stands as true today as it ever has. Unfortunately, that future isn’t always paved...
- Dec 9, 2021
- 4 min
Leveraging Your Skills and Community
Our hearts are sometimes bigger than the means we have to support our vulnerable neighbours. We know we want to support Edmontonians that...
- Nov 19, 2021
- 3 min
When Food is More than a Meal
At Boyle Street, it is an honour to be able to walk alongside our clients. Generous donors who give one-time donations, or even donate...
- Oct 29, 2021
- 4 min
Month of Thanks: ATB Financial
Boyle Street Community Services is taking the month of October as a Month of Thanks. We’ll be highlighting partners whose advocacy and...
- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
Month of Thanks: The Power of Art
Boyle Street Community Services is taking the month of October as a Month of Thanks. We’ll be highlighting partners whose advocacy and...
- Oct 15, 2021
- 4 min
A Month of Thanks: On Side Restoration
Boyle Street Community Services is taking the month of October as a Month of Thanks. We’ll be highlighting partners whose advocacy and...
- Oct 8, 2021
- 3 min
A Month of Thanks: Trixstar Productions LTD.
Boyle Street Community Services is taking the month of October as a Month of Thanks. We’ll be highlighting partners whose advocacy and...
- Jul 9, 2021
- 2 min
A birthday donation from the heart to the stomach: Original Joe’s customer donates over 65 meals to
Diane raised enough money to donate 65 meals to Boyle Street, and Original Joe’s generously agreed to cook and deliver the meals.
- Jun 29, 2021
- 4 min
How to be a good ally to transgender and 2SLGBTQ+ youth in care: A conversation with Christine
“Our kids fall through the cracks because of their identities and life stories.” -Christine Henschel.
- May 31, 2021
- 2 min
Honouring the 215 Children of Kamloops Residential School
"News of the discovery prompted grief, anger and calls to action across the country. In Vancouver, hundreds of shoes were placed on the...
- May 30, 2021
- 2 min
Meal Sponsor Highlight: Edmonton Catholic Teachers Local 54
Boyle Street’s meal sponsorship program brings staff, clients and the public together to develop a healthy, nourished and connected communit
- May 15, 2021
- 2 min
Meal Sponsor Highlight: BigSteelBox
Making an immediate impact in our community Sponsoring a meal at Boyle Street is a wonderful way to make an immediate impact on the lives...
- Apr 14, 2021
- 3 min
From Shabby to Shelved: The story of our donation room renovation
Most staff at the Boyle Street Community Centre are familiar with our donation room. Located next to the Drop-In, where our community
- Mar 20, 2021
- 2 min
Meal Sponsor Highlight: Edmonton Emergency Physicians Association
Helping our community through a challenging time Sponsoring a meal is a fantastic way to feed Edmonton's most vulnerable populations and...
- Feb 13, 2021
- 2 min
Meal Sponsor Highlight: Five Star Homes
Meal sponsorships have been a part of Boyle Street’s holiday tradition since our inception in 1971. Our Community Kitchen brings the...
- Feb 6, 2021
- 2 min
Meal Sponsor Highlight: Skyline QS Consultants Ltd
Giving a gift of comfort through a holiday meal When Boyle Street put out a call for holiday meal sponsors, Skyline QS Consultants Ltd....
- Feb 2, 2021
- 6 min
Remembering Mary Burlie: The Black Angel of Boyle Street
Mary Burlie was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas in 1935 to a family of thirteen. Growing up in a Black share-cropping family in the deep south
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
Homeless Amid COVID Video Series
Edmonton’s Collaborative Response In March 2020, when Alberta issued a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses...
- Oct 22, 2020
- 3 min
Reflecting on This Year’s Community Garden: Growth in Body, Mind, and Spirit
What started as an empty lot beside the Boyle Street’s Community Centre is now a colourful community garden that feeds the bodies, minds,...
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Double Your Impact: Join our Circle of Strength
In partnership with EPCOR, we’re encouraging Edmontonians to unite in a circle of strength and help individuals and families
The CHEW Project and Boyle Street
As of April 1, Boyle Street Community Services has officially taken over the day-to-day operations of the CHEW Project. CHEW (Community,...
Community Connections Program: Year-Round Support for Edmonton’s Homeless
One of Boyle Street Community Services newest programs is our Community Connections Program. It is centred around a Community Connections...
Breaking Barriers: How Our Tax Clinic Helped 635 People Claim Vital Benefits
As every Canadian knows, personal tax returns are important! Not only are they necessary to receive your refund...
Engaging With Our Community: A Foundation of Genuine Collaboration
At the heart of our work, we listen, care, and empower our clients in order to assist them to find solutions to their challenges.
Saving and Empowering Lives Through Harm Reduction
Harm reduction is a non-judgmental way of supporting people where they are at and seeks to reduce harm that may be caused to an...
Breaking Down Barriers: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Community
Last June, we introduced our new interdisciplinary model of care: The interdisciplinary model of care is composed of several key pieces:...
What Do We Do
Boyle Street Community Services is a supportive service organization that works to transition people out of chronic homelessness and,...
The Impact of Community: Our Blueberry Pins
The blueberry holds special significance for Indigenous people in Canada. Blueberries have always been a good, healthy, and reliable food...
National Housing Day and our commitment to Housing Choice
Become a Homemaker today and be part of the solution At any given time in Edmonton there are approximately 2,700 people experiencing...
The Gift of Art
At Boyle Street Community Services, we cherish the gifts of our community and our belief that giving and receiving enriches us all. This...
Our New Locations
As many of you are aware, effective September 30th, Boyle Street Community Services have relocated from our longstanding downtown...
Sleep Deprivation: A Silent Crisis
Sleep deprivation is a chronic condition with dire consequences for houseless citizens of Edmonton. Many people struggle with lack of...
A Beacon of Belonging and Support
wâpanAcâhcahk - Morningstar Home in English - is one of our newest housing options. Located in Terrace Heights, Morningstar is a 47-unit...
Battling the Shigella Outbreak Among Edmonton's Homeless Community
A Boyle Street Community Services Health Series Since September of 2022, there has been an outbreak of Shigella amongst folks who are...
Introducing Boyle Street's Interdisciplinary Model of Care
Revolutionizing Care We are excited to announce that some significant changes are happening at Boyle Street! Starting in October, we are...
Team Member Highlight: Happy Retirement Linda!
After nearly 11.5 years at Boyle Street Community Services, Linda Wang is retiring. She leaves behind an incredible legacy as the Manager of
We're Back on Track!
okimaw peyesew kamik Receives Class-A Development Permit, 80% funded We’re proud to share that we’ve received our development permit for...
Dignity and Respect: How Harm Reduction Supports Our Fundamental Beliefs
Our fundamental belief that every person deserves a full measure of dignity and respect guides our work. The people we serve deserve the...
Our Housing Vision - To End Homelessness
Our mission is to end chronic homelessness. One of the most critical ways in which we achieve this mission is to provide housing and...
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