Find
5120 122 Street T6H 3S2 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Hey folks! A lot of the agencies we work with are in desperate need of donations of hygiene products and larger sized mens clothing at the moment. If you would like to support, please reach out to the agencies individually to find out exactly what they are in need of.

Such a cool upcycle for sewing tables! https://www.facebook.com/1406598416259744/posts/2796681657251406/

April has been a busy month at Find and we are so grateful for the amazing support we've gotten from the community to help moving families and individuals out of homelessness through the Housing First program into their new safe, comfortable homes. As we continue to navigate life through a pandemic, we know how important home is and that home means safety for a lot of people. We are honored to be able to provide comfort in that safety with donations from our community membe...rs and all those who support us in a myriad of ways. Find is proud to announce that in April we were able to furnish 126 homes with community donations and help 193 people (138 adults and 55 kids) move out of homelessness and into a comfortable space through Housing First. As the months go on, we continue to struggle with inventory levels of love seats, light couches, apartment sized kitchen tables and dressers. They are the most needed items for Housing First and the items we tend to go through very quickly. If you or someone you know has unused/unwanted items in good condition, please consider donating to Find for folks moving out of homelessness. Items can be dropped off any time during regular business hours at 5120 122 street in the parking lot near the tent or you can call for a free pick up for any of the items listed above at 780 988 1717. Please note that pick up times are approximately 2 weeks. This work really does take a community and we thank each and every one of you that has assisted in helping us help those who need it most. From the Housing Workers to our donors, our customers and our community, together we make such a difference each month in the lives of so many vulnerable Edmontonians. Thank you, Edmonton, for supporting our most vulnerable neighbors and fostering a community of love and support when we need it most. Pictured: Ezra and Maria, Retail team members Art work by: Chelsea and Maria

Such great news! We are still collecting until the end of the month! Get those donations in or donate online through No Woman Without. Period.

Find has very low stock of dressers, apartment sized kitchen tables and chairs and light couches/love seats for folks moving out of homelessness through the Housing First program. If you can donate, please drop off at 5120 122 street any time during regular business hours or contact the team at 780 988 1717 to schedule a pick up. Please note, pick up is approximately 2 weeks out at the moment due to capacity. ... Please share with your networks. Thank you for the support!

It's cold out there!! Get your #RaisingTheRoof toque today for just $15! Available at Find Edmonton or with just a couple clicks online. Keep your noggi...n warm and toasty while also helping CHEW Project YEG keep at-risk youth experiencing poverty or homelessness warm and safe too (masks/hats also available for just $15). https://homewardtrust.ca/raising-the-roof/ Raising the Roof / Chez Toit

Did you know you can thrift right from our Facebook page? Super convenient and easy to check out what is on our online store every day! Check it out!

As the cold descends upon us, it is a good time to remember what to do if you see someone outside that needs a hand. If you see someone that needs help, please call 211. If you see someone in an emergency situation, please call 911. We want to make sure we are keeping folks as safe as possible while this cold rolls through. No one should be left out in the street. ... For access to shelter availability, winter warming bus hours and routes and drop in centers and hours, please visit the Sector Response page on the Homeward Trust Edmonton website: https://homewardtrust.ca/sector-emergency-response/. This will have the most up to date information on how to help our most vulnerable friends. Stay safe and warm, everyone!

A great panel was put together today on Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen about homelessness in our city and what that looks like for especially young people in Edmonton. The conversation started with Margo Long (YESS), Cynthia Puddu (Grant MacEwan), and Chris Beausoleil (Niginan Housing) speaking to struggles of young people facing homelessness, what is in place to support them and some of the new resources that will be available to them in the coming year. The panel then shift...ed to include Cheryl Wiskeyjack (Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society), Jordan Reiniger (Boylestreet Community Services), and Susan McGee (Homeward Trust) talking about the shift in the homeless sector due to the pandemic and what needs to happen moving forward to make sure everyone has access to their basic human rights: a safe home. The call to action from the panel is heavy on the need to educate ourselves about housing and homelessness in Edmonton, really understanding the possibility and potential of individuals and to keep it going! Definitely a great way to spend 45 mins and gain some knowledge. Tune in at 1:12:30 to watch the panel: https://ryanjespersen.com/

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Find had the opportunity to support this great initiative in our city. Check out the video to learn more.

Please be advised that one employee at Find Retail + Donation Centre has tested positive for COVID19. Find has implemented all protocols required by Alberta Health Services, including enhanced cleaning, distancing, screening and monitoring. The employee works part-time and was last on the premises on Friday November 13 and Saturday November 14. We have taken all steps and followed all AHS guidelines with an abundance of caution for the health and safety our customers and staf...f. We are happy to report our employee is recovering well and we wish them a quick and safe return to our team. Safety has been and continues to be our number one priority as we care so deeply for the well-being of our Find community and we will continue to follow all health and safety protocols to maintain a safe environment for our customers, staff and Housing First participants. If you are concerned about possible exposure, please call 811 and follow AHS protocols. Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times. -The Find Team

Such a great series! Here is the latest installment.

As the risk of COVID-19 continues to rise at rapid rates, we here at Find want to make sure we are keeping our staff, customers and Housing First participants as safe as possible against the spread of this virus. We have recently audited our health and safety protocols to make sure we are doing the best very to create a healthy and safe environment for everyone. ...Continue reading

Last week we got a message from a local artist who was looking for the perfect venue to shoot a music video for their newest cover song, "Are You Long Enough To Be My Van?" based on their recent experience of moving. Ellie Heath, of the local sketch comedy troupe, @girlbrain, wrote an incredibly funny and poignant song to the tune of Sheryl Crow's "Strong Enough" and we couldn't get it out of our heads! It was amazing that she wanted to shoot the video at Find and we could...n't wait to see what she would come up with. Here is what she wrote about the experience: "When I last moved homes, Find was the best! Not only did I go there to pick up new things that I needed for my place, I was also able to donate my old furniture, which they re-purpose for retail or provide to people who are transitioning from homelessness. They made the entire process so easy- they were great at communicating and came right to my home to pick up my donated items. This is one of my favourite organizations in our city, especially in financially challenging times such as these. I had an absolute blast using their awesome store as a backdrop for this music video, which my pal Caroline Stokes helped me shoot. I hope everybody, including Sheryl Crow, enjoys my homage to moving day!" We definitely enjoyed it and can't wait to share it with all of you! Check out her video on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/515592925/posts/10160326360912926/?) to or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHd2_-IARrd/?igshid= yogroaadxqh2).

This series is not to be missed! Check it out at Homeward Trust Edmonton.

Today is Sensory Friendly Shopping at Find from 4-6pm. Lights dimmed, music off and minimal noise during these times.

Drop your new or gently used winter wear and warm stuff at Find anytime during regular hours and we will get it where it needs to go! Our most vulnerable friends are in pretty desperate need with the dropping temperatures and we want to make sure everyone is safe and warm this winter.