ABOUT

Amity House is a community support & family resource centre providing support services to the community since 1972. We offer a wide range or programs and services to individuals and families. Our programs are designed to fill gaps in the community services, which helps build a sense of community and reduces social isolation.

Meet our Staff

Tracy Patience
​Exceutive Director
Yodit Tsegaye
​Outreach Worker
Paula da Ponte
​Program Assistant
Ileana Söderholm
​Outreach Worker
Keri Loiselle
​Volunteer Coordinator
Susan Donlevy-Whipple
​Bookkeeper

History

In 1972, Dickinsfield was a new neighbourhood, with a mix of single family dwellings, apartments, subsidized housing and commercial space. Teachers, Social Workers and other professionals active in the community noticed a need for support services for the families in the area.

Professionals for Progress was born. These professionals surveyed the residents of this new subdivision to determine needs. As a result, the WE CARE Centre was opened in a rent free unit provided by Edmonton Housing Authority. Volunteers and a part-time supervisor operated a co-op babysitting project, after school programs and various adult education programs. In 1974, funding was secured from Preventative Social Services and programs were able to expand. In 1977, the WE CARE Centre moved to another Edmonton Housing unit at 9213-146 Avenue, extended its boundaries and changed its name to Dickinsfield Amity House. In the 40 years since then, Amity House has grown into a fully staffed agency providing programs and services in response to community need. We are a community benefit agency. Our programs work to support families and individuals in the community who are facing challenging life situations. We are committed to providing the resources, tools and necessary supports to foster self-sufficiency within the community. 

Funders

Dickinsfield Amity House is funded through City of Edmonton FCSS, ECALA and ECF. Additional funding for programs is obtained through various grants, foundations and donors, as well as fundraising activities. We also rely strongly on the generous support of members of the community.

Structure

Amity House is a non-profit, incorporated under the Societies Act since 1974. We are also a Registered Charity since 1974. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, whose job it is to set policy and guide the direction of the organization. The Board of Directors hires and oversees the Executive Director, who in turn supervises 10 full and part-time staff. 

Contact Us

Dickinsfield Amity House
9213 - 146 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5E 2J9
Phone: (780) 478-5022
Fax: (780) 473-8979
Email: info@amityhouse.ca