As The Mustard Seed moves men and women out of its shelters and into permanent housing, NeighbourLink will be outfitting each tenant’s home with basic household essentials.
The partnership was formalized in July.
“We’re grateful and excited for this new partnership between The Mustard Seed and NeighbourLink,” says Colin Tessier, Manager of Rehousing at The Mustard Seed.
“The Mustard Seed helps people move out of the shelter system and into independent housing, and working with NeighbourLink will ensure that these men and women have the basic necessities needed to turn their houses into homes.”
A list of needs is faxed to NeighbourLink prior to each client’s move-out date. That list may include a single bed, dishes, towels, cutlery and a table with chairs, among other basic household items.
NeighbourLink staff collects donated items from its inventory and prepares them to be picked up and dropped off by staff from The Mustard Seed at each client’s home.
“A home is more than a roof and NeighbourLink will do all we can to make the homes these clients are moving into as comfortable as possible,” says LeeAnne Alexander, Manager of Volunteer and Operating Resouces at NeighbourLink.
“The Mustard Seed does great work in Calgary and we hope this partnership helps their clients get the best start as they get back on their feet.”
So far, six clients have been equipped since July 11 with the housewares they need to succeed.
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