New Hope Mission homeless shelter approved in southeast Edmonton
The Hope Mission has been looking to expand services as the need for more emergency spaces grows, and is aiming to open the permanent, 24/7 southside shelter in time for winter.
The Hope Mission is set to open a new 120-bed homeless shelter in southeast Edmonton, as approved by city council on Tuesday near Argyll Road and 75 Street. The organization has been striving to expand services due to an increasing need for more spaces, with the new shelter aiming to open permanently and operate 24/7 in time for winter.
The rezoning application faced concerns from community members about potential social disorder and crime, reminiscent of issues in other parts of the city. There were also inquiries about whether the property, situated in an industrial area, was the appropriate location for the shelter. Despite these questions, city councillors acknowledged that adding overnight beds elsewhere is a step towards decentralizing social services from the inner city.
The shelter will be built on the Hope Mission's existing warehouse on Girard Road, which already serves as a central hub for the organization's operations and administrative staff. The facility also houses the Second Chance thrift shop. Further details are available in the video above.
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