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The Foundation’s greatest measure of success is the residents’ happiness, continued health and families’ piece of mind.

- GEF is recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada as rated by our own employees
- Our lodges are 100% compliant with the Alberta Government Supportive Living Lodge Accommodation Standards
- The health and safety of residents and staff is of vital importance to us. GEF consistently receives a Health and Safety Certificate of Recognition under the Partners in Injury Reduction program
- All GEF buildings are certified through the Edmonton Police Service Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Quick Facts About:

- We are a Not-for-Profit Registered Charity
- We are the largest provider of subsidized seniors housing in Canada
- We provide subsidized housing to nearly 2500 low-income seniors
- We have been serving seniors and their families for more than 51 years
- The average age of apartment tenants is 78 years
- The average age of lodge residents is 85 years
- Many of our residents stay living with us until they are 100 or more
- Over 75% of GEF residents are female
- 76% of our seniors have less than $1900 income per month
- Nearly 45% of lodge residents receive Homecare
- We employ 400 employees
- We manage and operate nine lodges, 19 apartment buildings and two locations with duplex homes
- Our annual budget is 24 million
- We receive 3.5 million from the City of Edmonton
- We receive 2.8 million from provincial government


14220 – 109 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5N 4B3

780-482-6561