Mission & History
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| An Active Community Partner Providing Quality Housing for Edmonton's seniors |
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Since 1959 the Greater Edmonton Foundation (GEF): Housing for Seniors has been working with the community as an active partner to provide quality housing for Edmonton's seniors. Our 9 lodges and 11 apartment buildings offer a comfortable lifestyle in a warm, receptive and wellness-oriented atmosphere, and are a reflection of our extensive experience with seniors housing.
Our Vision is of Greater Edmonton Foundation as a leading provider of affordable supportive living residences for seniors.
Our Mission is to ensure seniors have the opportunity to enjoy a community oriented lifestyle, a home environment and a sense of well being by providing affordable, quality residences including supportive services delivered by dedicated and qualified people.
Our Values include:
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Respect - We show consideration, compassion and regard for the dignity and worth of others and ourselves.
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Integrity - We achieve the highest standard of ethical and professional conduct.
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Empathy - We recognize and acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals.
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Life Enrichment - We actively engage the mind, body and spirit to promote well being.
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Quality - We have high standards in all that we do.
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Stewardship - We use resources wisely.
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Accountability - We are responsible for the results achieved.
GEF: Housing for Seniors is a management body, created by the Province of Alberta and legislated by the Alberta Housing Act.
Funding is provided to us by the Provincial Government and the City of Edmonton. We are the only municipally funded management body in Edmonton and Alberta remains the only province with a program of this kind.
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