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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 40m

Today is @homewardtrust’s Point-in-Time (PiT) Count. We’re proud to support this important effort to better understand homelessness in our city. The data collected will help shape programs and resources that move us closer to ending homelessness together.
https://homewardtrust.ca/pit2025

Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 22h

Today 4 kids are moving out of homelessness with their families & we're furnishing 14 homes for participants with YOUR donations, #YEG!

Agencies:
Boyle Street, NCSA, Hope Mission, YMCA, Radius Health, e4c Alberta, @myencompass_yeg, George Spady Society, Elizabeth Fry Society & Bissell Centre

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 1d

Ever wondered what happens when you donate to Find?

- Furniture is cleaned and inspected
- Delivered to someone moving out of homelessness
- Helps build a fresh start

Your old furniture gets a new home — and creates real impact.

Learn more: findedmonton.com

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 1d

Today 5 kids are moving out of homelessness with their families & we're furnishing 11 homes for participants with YOUR donations, #YEG!

Agencies:
Homeward Trust, Native Counseling Services of AB, Hope Mission, ACT, George Spady Society, Elizabeth Fry Society & Bissell Centre

#endhomelessness

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 2d

Each day, Find helps people turn empty spaces into homes with community donations for folks moving out of homelessness.

- 8–14 homes furnished/day
- 50+ homes furnished/week
- 140 homes furnished/month
- 1,763 homes furnished in 2024

Thanks for helping us create comfort, stability & fresh starts.

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 3d

It’s Sunday Funday at the Fall Home Show!

Come FIND us at booth 929 and shop a selection of unique items we’ve brought just for the weekend. Stop by, say hi & see how every donation & purchase helps support people moving out of homelessness.

We’re here from 10am-6pm & 12-5pm at 5120 122 street.

Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 4d

Today 2 kids are moving out of homelessness with their families & we're furnishing 6 homes for participants with YOUR donations, #YEG!

Agencies:
Native Counseling Services of AB, George Spady Society, Elizabeth Fry Society & Bissell Centre

#endhomelessness

Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 5d

Your donations can change someone’s life.

When you donate to Find, your items are either given directly to folks moving out of homelessness or sold in our thrift store to fund the purchase of items that otherwise cannot be donated.

Donate today: findedmonton.com

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 5d

Today 9 kids are moving out of homelessness with their families & we're furnishing 11 homes for participants with YOUR donations, #YEG!

Agencies:
Native Counseling Services of AB, YMCA, Elizabeth Fry Society, Bissell Centre & Hope Mission

#endhomelessness

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 6d

When you shop or donate at Find, you’re doing more than helping people — you’re helping the planet.

Thousands of pounds of furniture are diverted from #YEG’s landfills & put to good use in local homes. In just a few months over 27,000 pounds were recycled. Circular giving helps in many ways.

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 6d

Today 13 kids are moving out of homelessness with their families & we're furnishing 10 homes for participants with YOUR donations, #YEG!

Agencies:
Homeward Trust, Native Counseling Services of AB, Bent Arrow, YMCA, George Spady Society, Bissell Centre & Hope Mission

#endhomelessness

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 7d

We’ll be at the Fall Home Show October 17–19 at the Edmonton Expo Centre!

Come FIND us at booth 929 to learn more about how you can be part of the solution to ending homelessness and browse some specially selected items for sale throughout the weekend.

See you there, #YEG!

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 7d

Today 9 kids are moving out of homelessness with their families & we're furnishing 12 homes for participants with YOUR donations, #YEG!

Agencies:
@jpwcyeg.bsky.social, Native Counseling Services of AB, Encompass, YMCA, Mustard Seed, Elizabeth Fry Society & Hope Mission

#endhomelessness

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 8d

Your old furniture can become someone’s fresh start.

Donate to Find and help us furnish homes for individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness. Your donation makes a direct impact right here in #YEG. Learn more: findedmonton.com

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 9d

Find will be closed today, Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving.
We’ll reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, October 14.

We’re grateful for our community of donors, shoppers and supporters who help us create homes every day.

Enjoy a safe and happy long weekend!

Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 10d

Thrift at Find and make an impact! Every purchase supports our Furniture Bank, helping people leave homelessness behind. Build stability, support sustainability and change lives—one purchase at a time. Open Sun 12-5pm.

Note: we'll be closed Mon Oct 13, back Tue Oct 14. #YEG

Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 11d

Heads up!

Find will be closed on Monday, October 13. We’ll be back to our regular hours on Tuesday.

Thanks for your understanding!

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 11d

Find supports sensory friendly thrift shopping the second Friday of every month from 3-5pm.

That's today!
Lights are dimmed, music turned off and we will do our best to limit as much noise as possible.

Get your thrift on in a more accessible way!

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 12d

Today 10 kids are moving out of homelessness with their families & we're furnishing 11 homes for participants with YOUR donations, #YEG!

Agencies:
Native Counseling Services of AB, @BissellCentre, @YMCAEdm, @EFryNAlberta & @HopeMission

#endhomelessness

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 12d

Today is #WorldHomelessDay.

Join us in marking this day by learning about homelessness, sharing our mission, and helping create a community where everyone has a place to call home.

Learn more about how you can help: homewardtrust.ca

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 12d

Today 7 kids are moving out of homelessness with their families & we're furnishing 11 homes for participants with YOUR donations, #YEG!

Agencies:
Native Counseling Services of AB, e4c Alberta, YMCA, Elizabeth Fry Society & Hope Mission

#endhomelessness

Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 13d

Upcoming modified hours:

Find will be closed on Monday, October 13.
We’ll reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, October 14.

Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 13d

Today 4 kids are moving out of homelessness with their families & we're furnishing 12 homes for participants with YOUR donations, #YEG!

Agencies:
Homeward Trust, NCSA, Bissell Centre, George Spady Society, Elizabeth Fry Society, Radius Health, Bent Arrow & Hope Mission

#endhomelessness

Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 14d

☕ + 🛋 = ❤️

Grab a coffee, bring a friend and spend the morning thrifting at Find!
You never know what treasures you’ll discover — and every purchase helps furnish homes for people moving out of homelessness.

5120 122 Street | Open 9 AM – 5 PM

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Find Edmonton @findyeg.bsky.social · 14d

Today 3 kids are moving out of homelessness with their families & we're furnishing 11 homes for participants with YOUR donations, #YEG!

Cc
Native Counseling Services of AB, Institute For The Advancement of Indigenous Women, Elizabeth Fry Society, @jpwcyeg.bsky.social& Hope Mission

#endhomelessness

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