The King Thunderbird Centre, known as okimaw peyesew kamik in Cree, is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025. It will be located at 10010 107A Ave. NW in Edmonton. Photo credit: Avonlea Photography
Boyle Street Community Services and EPCOR announced that they have raised $815,000 for the build with Boyle Legacy Campaign in support of the new King Thunderbird Centre that will provide support services and programs for the houseless community.
John Elford, President and CEO of EPCOR spoke with CFWE speaks on the importance of matching the funds starting at 250,000 dollars, with following up an additional donation of 125,000 dollars towards the amount totaling the matching amount to 375,000 dollars for the King Thunderbird Centre.
Jordan Reiniger, Executive Director, Boyle Street Community Services and John Elford, EPCOR President & CEO Photo credit: Avonlea Photography
Elford adds that building relationships with First Nations and Indigenous communities within the city and Treaty Six Territory is highly important as 75 percent of Boyle Street’s clients are Indigenous, with 5 percent of Edmonton’s population is Indigenous, 55-65 percent are experiencing homelessness.
Elford is hopeful that following the endowment funds being raised for the build of the King Thunderbird Centre through the Boyle Street Legacy Campaign, that it raises awareness for community members to donate where they can.
Jordan Reiniger, executive director of Boyle Street Community Services says they couldn’t be more excited to see community rally together in support of creating the King Thunderbird Centre to help those who need it most.
With the winter season around the corner, Reiniger adds that the Centre will not be ready to open it’s doors for until Fall of 2025, where it’ll be located on 10010 107 Ave.
The King Thunderbird Centre, known as okimaw peyesew kamik in Cree, is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025. It will be located at 10010 107A Ave. NW in Edmonton. Photo credit: Avonlea Photography
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