The Foundation uses the income from its investments to give grants to charitable agencies in Edmonton. Projects in the arts, education, recreation, health, social services, history and the environment have all benefited from the Foundation s grants. The aim of the Edmonton Housing Trust Fund to the extent that funds of the Trust are available, is to provide financial assistance to eligible projects. Eligible projects means social housing developments for low income people meeting the guidelines set out by the Beneficiaries. The Trust is organized and is to be operated exclusively for non-profit purposes.
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Under Section 3.06 of the Indenture of Trust members serve on the board for a term of 36 months, as determined by the Edmonton Coalition on Homelessness Society. No Trustee shall remain or continue in office for longer than 72 consecutive months. Meetings are held at the call of the Chair. To serve on this board, visit our recruitment page. The City of Edmonton is represented on this board by Councillors Wendy Kinsella, Larry Langley and Jim Taylor.