A new support system for Edmonton’s less fortunate is back on track after getting the city’s approval while hitting a fundraising milestone.
Boyle Street Community Services announced they’ll be moving ahead with it’s Okimaw Peyesiw Kamik or otherwise known as the King Thunderbird Centre after getting the Class-A development permit needed to develop the health facility and headquarters in downtown Edmonton.
Jordan Reiniger is the Executive Director for BSCS and says the new facility will be much more welcoming with more staff and more amenities.
Since the beginning, there has been consistent dialogue between the BSCS and First Nations leaders and knowledge keepers on how to best go forward with the project and provide a service for the Indigenous community.
Reiniger said it was very important to make sure they provide a safe and cultural experience for the Indigenous population as 75% of the people who’ll access these services will be Indigenous.
The organization also reached 80 per cent of its $28.5 million fundraising goal, not including government money, needed to go through with the project. While BSCS still needs to fulfill 20 per cent of its funding goal, it can now move forward with the construction phase of the project. Reiniger mentioned how grateful they are for the community support.
Boyle Street’s new location will be 107A Avenue and 101 Street and you can help them reach their fundraising goal by visiting their website.
