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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 30, 20212 min read


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...
May 15, 20212 min read


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
Apr 14, 20213 min read


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...
Mar 20, 20212 min read


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 13, 20212 min read


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 6, 20212 min read


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
Feb 2, 20216 min read


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...
Nov 6, 20203 min read


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,...
Oct 22, 20203 min read


Poverty, Homelessness and COVID-19: Boyle Street Community Services' Response to the Global Pandemic
The C5 Hub Offering Light Through the Darkness of COVID-19 Boyle Street Community Services works in a ground-breaking partnership with...
Oct 8, 20205 min read


Poverty, Homelessness and COVID-19: Boyle Street Community Services' Response to the Global Pandemic
Mental Health and Recreational Services Helping to Uplift Clients During Unprecedented Times COVID-19 has a negative effect on everyone's...
Oct 1, 20203 min read


Poverty, Homelessness and COVID-19: Boyle Street Community Services' Response to the Global Pandemic
Policies and Procedures Keeping Staff and Clients Safe At Boyle Street Community Services, we have been working hard to mitigate the...
Sep 24, 20206 min read


Poverty, Homelessness and COVID-19: Boyle Street Community Services' Response to the Global Pandemic
Health and Safety Precautions Ever since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, Boyle...
Sep 17, 20205 min read


Poverty, Homelessness and COVID-19: Boyle Street Community Services' Response to the Global Pandemic
Community Centre Precautions The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all facets of life for people across the world. This is especially true...
Sep 10, 20203 min read


The importance of Housing First during a global pandemic
Health guidelines are very easy to follow when you have a safe home to spend time in. When you are without a home, it’s nearly impossible.
Jun 9, 20203 min read


Standing in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter
Due to the events that have transpired over the past week, Boyle Street Community Services acknowledges that systemic racism and violence...
Jun 2, 20201 min read


Outreach in the time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic and its many challenges have affected us all. The Street Outreach team at Boyle Street is navigating them well.
May 21, 20203 min read


A Message from Board Chair Greg Bott
Greg Bott, Board Chair of Boyle Street Community Services, delivers a message to our staff and partners during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Apr 2, 20203 min read


Edmonton Expo Intake Process
The Edmonton Expo Centre is open as a drop-in centre for our clients. Here's our intake process.
Mar 31, 20203 min read


Our response to COVID-19
At Boyle Street Community Services, the health and safety of our clients & staff are at the forefront of our decision making during COVID-19
Mar 17, 20202 min read
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