How do you get your first job when employers are looking for experience?
Hope Mission’s Next Step Thrift Store combines paid employment with training and mentorship. Lauren Reid, manager of bridge services, explains how the team helps young people gain experience and pursue their goals. Employee Cheryl Mitchell shares what returning to work means for her and her family.
To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs and to donate, go to hopemission.com.
9 Sept 2026
Planning CarePoint South
Edmonton city council has approved rezoning for CarePoint South, a planned 120-bed emergency shelter in the Girard Industrial area.
So what happens next?
Tim Pasma talks about what Hope Mission is planning for the site, why another 24/7 shelter is needed, and what the organization has learned from operating smaller shelters outside downtown.
He also explains what services will be available at CarePoint South, why Hope Mission chose this location, how concerns from neighbouring businesses are being addressed, and what still needs to happen before the shelter can open.
To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs and to donate, go to hopemission.com.
24 Aug 2026
It Started with a Meal
Michael had reached one of the lowest points of his life. He was writing a suicide note when an unexpected interruption stopped him.
Months later, he graduated from Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long faith-based addiction recovery program for men.
His journey didn’t change all at once. It began with a meal—and a connection that opened the door to the next step.
In this special summer episode of Hope Stories, hear Michael’s story and how responding to an immediate need can become the beginning of lasting change.
Plus, get a preview of what’s coming this fall, including stories about Hope Mission’s next emergency shelter and the landlords helping more people find a place to call home.
To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs or donate, visit hopemission.com.
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