About Us

Our Vision

To eliminate homelessness and reduce poverty where we serve.

Our Mission

To build hope and well-being for our most vulnerable citizens through Jesus’ love.

Our Values

Christ-Centredness
Transparent Accountability
Treating All With Respect
Open Communication
Holistic Innovation

Over 40 Years of Growing Hope

The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Operating in seven cities across Western Canada, The Mustard Seed is a supportive haven where people can have their physical, mental, and spiritual needs met and grow toward greater health and independence.

We have been an agent of change for four decades thanks to our donors, volunteers, and support from the community.

Building Community. Growing Hope. Supporting Change.

Our History

Pat Nixon founded The Mustard Seed in 1984 with a single street ministry location in central Calgary. Today, the organization operates in multiple cities – Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Grande Prairie in Alberta, Kamloops in British Columbia, and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan. All locations offer a different range of programs and services to serve our most vulnerable community members.

Programs and services include:

Basic needs - emergency shelter, meals, clothing, and hygiene items
Health and Wellness
Housing
Employment
Spiritual Care
Community Engagement
Community Impact Centres

With the support of our donors, volunteers, and the community, The Mustard Seed continues to grow and meet the needs of those we serve.

Read more about Our History.

Meet our Executive Team

James Gardiner

Chief Executive Officer

Rosanne Goetz

Chief Marketing Officer

Grant Geake

Chief Financial Officer

Philip Calvert

Chief Development Officer

Brent Trask

Chief Impact Officer

MEET OUR FOUNDATION & SOCIETY BOARD MEMBERS

Jeremy Thiessen

Foundation Chair

Jason Krueger

Foundation Director

Carolyn Scheil

Foundation Director

Richard Lange

Foundation Director

Dave Carr

Foundation Director

Deborah Close

Foundation Director

Kevin Schular

Society Chair

Merlin Bartel

Society Director

Pat Lagore

Society Director

Benjamin Wiebe

Society Director

Reinhart Issler

Society Director

Donna Hastings

Society Director

Greg Butt

Society Director

Accountability

The Mustard Seed is committed to transparent accountability and open communication in all of its practices. We seek to share as much information as possible with you, our valued supporters.

View our Accountability Policies

Lives impacted by homelessness are changed every day because of people like you. Donate today to help individuals experiencing homelessness by providing food, shelter, health and wellness support, and so much more. With your help, hope can thrive for those facing the challenges of homelessness — hope lives here!

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Over 40 Years of Growing Hope