Bissell Centre provides many important day to day services for its clients, who are typically…read morefamilies and individuals who are homeless or otherwise in need. People can wash their clothes, take a shower, and pick up household and hygiene items as well as clothing. However, Bissell Centre also helps long-term needs like employment services and family programs. It is a worthy cause that always needs volunteers and donations.

This organization helps at-risk and marginalized youth who would otherwise fall through the cracks…read morein terms of access to housing and other support programs. YESS is probably best-known for its shelter program, but also has education, health, and addictions resources.

The Youth Emergency Shelter Society (YESS) of Edmonton has had their Whyte Avenue location open…read moresince 1982. Their mission is to give youth at risk a chance. And that's exactly what they do. They run numerous programs to help at risk youth get on the right track. They provide for these kids in a way that a lot of them have never been provided for. They help at risk youth and they give back to the community. That's what YESS has always done and it is what they will always do. I volunteered for YESS a while back and the staff are so friendly and caring. They truly have a heart for the work they are doing. It's wonderful. If you're looking to find a place to do some volunteer work or if you know someone who could benefit from the services at YESS, give them a call at 780-468-7070.

Wow, that's all I can say about everything that Chrysalis does. I have been to their Info Sessions…read morea couple of times and really, to get the full experience of what they do, GO TO AN INFO SESSION!!! They have both employment services and a volunteer program for people with intellectual disabilities. On the employment side, clients are assisted in finding meaningful employment in the community. On the volunteer side, the clients help out in various ways throughout the community - there's this amazing board of who is where, at what time, and who is there to support. It's a logistical balancing act that is very carefully done and has accumulated over 50,000 volunteer hours in the last year! AMAZING! There is also a phenomenal art program. I couldn't believe the level of art that came out of studio there - just blew my mind. Some of those most beautiful pieces I have seen! Check out an Info Session and enjoy lunch there too! Also - go to the Art Show!! Oh, just stop by the building and see everyone! Everyone is so nice!

From the owner: Since 1975, Chrysalis Woods and Plastics Ltd has been serving clients in Edmonton and the…read moresurrounding Alberta area, by providing high quality wooden pallets and skids, plastic bottles, custom bottles, plastic pails and lids. Our molding machines can also manufacture any product, including high density polyethylene. What's more, we can manufacture products based off customer designs, or in-house designs, always exactly to specifications. We can supply our product lines in any amount from handful to truckloads. We manufacture standard and customized wooden pallets and skids to fit any need, we specialize in custom application pallets. We can manufacture a pallet for any item(s), no matter how irregular. We provide crane pads, shipping crates, and window bucks, and many other custom products to fit your needs. For any industrial, commercial, or private packaging requirements, shipping requirements, or custom applications, call for your free quote!

Operation Friendship is an inner city organization that serves seniors in terms of housing and…read moreother forms of support. Seniors are one of the most vulnerable groups in society (apart from children) and are often the victims of neglect and abuse. OP manages several apartment buildings in the 95th street area for seniors, and also offers assistance with daily tasks like shopping and a drop-in centre for socializing and receiving support for daily tasks. The people who work there are concerned and caring, and the people who use the services really benefit. This is another organization that helps make the inner city better.

I made a one time donation in honor of my brother over a year ago. Since then they keep wasting…read moretheir money on soliciting more money. I have sent them several reminders to remove me from their lists because I will not be donating again as I support local charities in another province. If they are that sloppy with their lists, they don't deserve support.

A place that offers a variety of services at different locations, including food, shelter, and…read moreclothing. There is a youth outreach program, critical services (you may have seen the Hope Mission van driving around downtown or Whyte Avenue), and addiction recovery. There are many volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved. A very worthy cause.

The facility seems like a typical legion building. They have designated handicap parking out front,…read morea nice display inside of historical uniforms, and information for members available. There is a small unpaved parking lot and street parking available. The main area has hardwood floors and a large painting on the wall with tables and chairs available for use. Restrooms are available and clean.

I had the privilege of volunteering for a few hours at the Edmonton Food Bank .I was very impressed…read morewith the quality of food available for those who need it. This is a very well organized and very clean work place. The staff on site were helpful, kind and patient for a first time volunteer. I will be returning to help out at THE EDMONTON FOOD BANK. PS-The Edmonton FOOD BANK needs egg cartons. Don't chuck them out or recycle them. You can drop them at a local grocery store that has the FOOD BANK boxes ,or just bring them to the food bank.

Food hamper referral my friend had from a shelter. The lady at the front desk was rude wouldn't…read moreeven check the system. I wouldn't want to ever ask for help and have to go to that place I felt less than and I was just picking up the hamper that wasn't given even with the referral.

When I was working at a local paper I did a story on the Compassion House and was so impressed by…read morethe place. It is for women with breast cancer who live outside of Edmonton and have come into the city to undergo treatments. This house is such a blessing for them. They have a lovely space with supportive people around them, and other women going through the same life obstacle as they are. It's geared toward Northern Alberta women who are being diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or going through recovery. This gives me a lot of respect for the Sorrentino's restaurant chain. They own tons of food establishments in the city and they're giving back such a beautiful gift to our community. The great thing about this place is it is a house in a regular neighbourhood and women get their own rooms and have whatever privacy they want, but they also have the support of an understanding community if they want it. The woman who directs this establishment, Barbara Walker, is one of the most caring and compassionate women I've ever met. She exuded a deep and genuine warmth in our interview that is rare to find. The women who were staying here, whom I had the opportunity to meet, seemed to be truly grateful for a place to be comfortable during a difficult time.

The prices are so ridiculously high for a thrift store, I don't know how they price their items…read more A calvin klein sweater is $15, figure skates $30, dresses $18!!! these are used items!

Value Village has been a staple throughout my life - from growing up in Seattle and ONLY wearing…read morevintage clothing during the 90's to Halloween costume shopping or shopping for the perfect accessory for a themed Yelp Elite event! The St. Albert location recently opened this fall (2014) in the old Rona location across from GoodLife Fitness. It's as bright and clean as any thrift store could possible be. They have a drive up section, where you ring a doorbell, to drop off gently used items (VV gives back to charity every time you donate through the Diabetes Association). I have a friend who works at a different location and she had lamented that they were pulling all their best things for months in preparation of sending the best of the best to have the St. Albert store stocked for its grand opening. Be sure to sign up for e-mail notice of sales, their Super Savers Card, or bring a Senior on Tuesdays for 30% off if you're looking for a deal or going to be a regular. A word of caution/advice - you need to either know what you are looking for or be on a mission for something one of a kind. Buying George brand or Cherokee brand leggings for your little girl for $2-$4 used here is simply insane when you can buy them brand new for $3-$5 on sale. But for a pair of dress shoes likely only once or twice or a vintage jersey to wear to a themed party or the perfect ugly Christmas sweater - this is most definitely your place!