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

$21,719,648
Revenue (2024)
$20,997,038
Expenses (2024)
$21,804,651
Total Assets
$8,590,618
Liabilities
Year Revenue Expenses Program Costs Admin Costs Fundraising
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 Canada Revenue Agency
Year-over-Year Spending Breakdown
Revenue, Expenses, and Assets (Year-over-Year)
CRA Revenue Sources by Year (Custom Breakdown)
Assets and Liabilities by Year

Leadership Team

Johanna Knettig

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Louise Traynor

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Candace Noble

Executive Services Officer

Kelly Hoskins

Director, Resource Development

Tanner Chambers

Director, Social Enterprise and Environmental Sustainability

Scott Henderson

Interim Director, Finance and Community Economic Development

Chiazo Osakwe

Director, People and Culture

Kendra Stoley

Director, Housing Services

Key Information
  • Tax ID 118810829RR0001
  • Country Canada 🇨🇦
  • Founded 1910
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Impact Areas
Financial literacy and inclusion Camps and Clubs for Kids Indigenous focussed charities Mental Health Youth Support and Care Shelter and Housing Social Services and Support Food Security - Domestic Housing and Homelessness Job Training and Employment Community Empowerment Early Childhood Education Advocacy and Legal Aid & Law
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Contact Information
Mailing Address

10527 96 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5H2H6

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