Bissell Centre

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About Bissell Centre

Overview

Bissell Centre is a non-profit organization based in Edmonton that offers a wide range of programs and services to support individuals and families in need. Their programs include child care services, family services, community recreation and wellness, mental health support, financial literacy education, summer camps, program referrals, victim services, housing assistance, eviction intervention, community closet, thrift store, employment services, permanent supportive housing, and FASS advocacy and education. Through their holistic approach, Bissell Centre aims to empower vulnerable populations and help them achieve stability and independence.

Mission

To work with others to empower people to move from poverty to cultural, social and economic prosperity. We enable people to meet their own basic daily needs, participate in community, have sustainable livelihoods, feel hope for the future, and make plans for a better life.

Vision

Equity - actively ensuring everyone gets fair access to opportunities so they can engage in their community fully; Collaboration - commitment to working with others to increase quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of supports; Integrity - to act with honesty, accountability, and trustworthiness; Stewardship - to be good stewards and take responsibility for our personal and organizational actions and decisions.

Unique value proposition

Through our vision to eliminate poverty in our community, and guided by a passionate concern for the dignity and well being of each individual, Bissell Centre's work is based on building relationships, hope, and trust. We provide trauma-informed practice including safety, trust, choice and control, and compassion, particularly for Indigenous participants.

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$18,594,900
Expenses (2025)
$19,490,908
Total assets
$20,387,744
Liabilities
$8,069,721
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $18,594,900.00 $19,490,908.00 $14,372,674.00 $3,623,951.00 $1,115,774.00
2024 $21,719,648.00 $20,997,038.00 $15,781,992.00 $2,245,936.00 $1,942,047.00
2023 $19,576,322.00 $17,755,798.00 $13,669,040.00 $1,669,486.00 $1,433,104.00
2022 $19,664,779.00 $17,076,068.00 $13,617,417.00 $1,297,981.00 $1,326,763.00
2021 $21,035,011.00 $17,303,173.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2020 $11,382,489.00 $11,102,039.00 $8,703,705.00 $601,995.00 $1,043,847.00

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Revenue, expenses and assets

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Leadership team

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Johanna Knettig

Co-Chief Executive Officer

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Louise Traynor

Co-Chief Executive Officer

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Candace Noble

Executive Services Officer

KH

Kelly Hoskins

Director, Resource Development

TC

Tanner Chambers

Director, Social Enterprise and Environmental Sustainability

SH

Scott Henderson

Interim Director, Finance and Community Economic Development

CO

Chiazo Osakwe

Director, People and Culture

KS

Kendra Stoley

Director, Housing Services

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