Epcor Energy has partnered with Boyle Street Community Services to help fundraise for their new facility. Until mid-October, Epcor will match every dollar donated to the Build with Boyle Legacy Campaign, up to a total of $250,000.
The campaign is an extension of ongoing efforts in building Boyle Street’s brand new 75,000 square foot facility Okimaw Peyesew Kamik (The King Thunderbird Centre) near 100 Street and 107A Avenue.
John Elford is the President and CEO of Epcor, he spoke to media following the announcement discussing why he chose to support Boyle Street.
John Elford, President/CEO of Epcor
Photo: Jacob LeBlanc
The facility has been under construction since 2023 and will open in 2025. When the building opens it will offer services for Indigenous culture, mental health, addiction and housing. Jordan Reiniger is the Executive Director for Boyle Street Community Services and says the old location housed mostly Indigenous people so having different means of healing and providing a safe space for the Indigenous community has remained a top priority.
Jordan Reiniger, Executive Director Boyle Street Community Services
Photo: Jacob LeBlanc
Boyle Street and Epcor have both worked closely with the Indigenous community, thanks in part to the contributions from Elder Cliff Cardinal. Cardinal has worked with Boyle Street for close to 5 years and spoke to 89.3 The Raven discussing the difference between how Indigenous people heal compared to non-Indigenous.
In 2024, the City of Edmonton declared a housing and homelessness emergency as the number of houseless individuals reached an estimated 3,100.
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