On Monday, May 14, at the Government House, The Mustard Seed received the Senate of Canada’s 150th Commemorative Medal in recognition of the organization’s contribution to the community and the difference it has made in the lives of others.

“This honour affirms that the work we do to alleviate poverty and homelessness through acceptance, empowerment, and practical solution, is making a difference in the lives of others and is necessary to the growth, change, and betterment of our province,” says Stephen Wile, CEO of The Mustard Seed.

“This medal celebrates the sesquicentennial anniversary of the first sitting of the Senate on November 6, 1867,” says Senator Betty Unger, “and was created to recognize Canadians and organizations who – through generosity, dedication and volunteer work – make their home town, community, region, province or territory a better place.”

The honour was awarded to three residents and four organizations in Alberta. Senator Betty Unger was joined for the presentation of the medals by the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.

Information provided by The Mustard Seed.