• courage
• compassion
• connection
• commitment

Who we are

Founded on March 13, 1970, E4C is a charitable human services organization providing a multiple and diverse range of services. E4C is one of the largest and possibly the most diverse organization in Alberta. E4C works to achieve effective, collaborative efforts in response to need and emergent issues. We participate in networks and associations, joint ventures and partnerships in helping people connect with resources and with the community.
 
E4C commits to changing lives for the better and to growing stronger communities:

•     We shelter the homeless
•     We care for people in need
•     We feed hungry people
•     We provide a range of affordable and supportive housing
•     We help increase the capacity of individuals, families and the community
•     We build family strength and child success through parenting and early education,                   training, classes and supports
•     We offer diverse services, providing people with skills, personal competency and capacity         growth and connections in the community
•     We strengthen the charitable network and expand its capacity

E4C is a diverse, vital, proactive, creative and innovative organization.

We focus on people. E4C is present and active at a time of need providing a range of programs and services. These services extend through a full range, beginning with comfort and care, extending to innovative and transformative services that lead to positive change, and increasing capacity.  Our efforts are defined by compassion, commitment, collaboration and connection.

We make positive life changes happen by working in partnership with people, interest groups, sister organizations, mandated authority and the community at large.

Mission

E4C values live strongly in our services. We accept people at their starting point and create transformational potential that changes lives. E4C builds strength, capacity, inclusivity and understanding.

Vision

E4C is an active, supportive and empowering presence at a time of individual, family and community need.

E4C creates opportunities for people to become self-supporting.

E4C leads in the growth of an inclusive, caring community.

E4C is dedicated to ongoing improvement of current services and responds to emergent need by implementing new and creative services in our areas of expertise.

E4C ensures the excellence of our current programs through inclusive and transparent operations, promoting public awareness and with broad community support.

E4C actively seeks opportunities for service development.

Our Values

Courage - Overcoming adversity requires real courage. We recognize courage in people and support them in making lasting change.

Compassion - Compassion grows from understanding. We believe in the value of each person and demonstrate compassion in every aspect of our work.

Connection - Everyone needs to belong. We work in partnership to help people make positive connections and build healthy relationships.

Commitment - Lasting change takes time. We honour our commitment as partners in change with people and the community.

Our Philosophy

• We accept each person at their respective starting point.
• Each person is entitled to a full measure of dignity and respect.
• People have the right to be involved - to the greatest degree possible - in the decisions that affect them.
• We plan (for) and work with individuals and build on their strengths and assets.

Status

Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation operating as E4C is a charity registered with Revenue Canada and all donations are tax-deductible. 

Our Charitable Registration Number: 13155-8140-RR0001.