Bissell Centre relies on the generosity of community members to make a difference in the lives of people living in poverty. If caring people didn’t donate their money, items and time to the Centre, the future of many Edmontonians – adults and children alike – would be very bleak, indeed.

Bissell Centre does receive some core funding from other agencies, but this is not enough to meet the needs of the many people who come through our doors every day.

About 35% of Bissell Centre's funding is supplied by core funders including:

• Family and Community Support Services
• United Way Alberta Capital Region
• United Church

In addition, the Centre's Employment Services, Mental Health Services and FASD Prevention are funded by the Federal and Provincial Governments. Several foundations also grant us a small percentage of our income.

In reality though, much of the Centre’s funding comes directly from donations by private individuals. Community members also donate the majority of our program supplies, food, and donations to our resale stores. We need your help!

To support Bissell Centre financially, please mail your cheque to Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6, or you can donate to us through the services offered by Canadahelps. This can be done by clicking on the button below.

We will be glad to provide you with a tax-deductible receipt which now gives an improved tax credit. All donations over $200 receive a 50% tax credit.
Charitable # 11881 0829 RR0001

Donations In-Kind

To make a donation of food please bring it to the Centre at 10530 - 96 Street.

All non food donations, both new and used, should be taken to our Thrift Shoppe at 8818-118 Ave. Due to lack of space, we cannot accept the following items: large appliances eg fridges and stoves, beds, sofa beds, futons and large TV's.

Thank You!

This is our wish list

We are in urgent need of bus tickets
Also:
hats, sunscreen & bug repellant lotions
toothbrushes and toothpaste
combs and brushes
razors
feminine hygiene products
workgloves and worksocks & steel toed boots
men's and women's underwear
healthy food eg fresh fruit

If you wish to make up a gift bag for one of our participants, the details are listed here.