Founded in 1959, GEF Seniors Housing is the largest not-for-profit seniors housing organization in Alberta, which provides safe, affordable and secure homes to approximately 3,800 seniors. With the help of their employees, volunteers, private and corporate donors, GEF Seniors Housing makes a difference in the community.

GEF Seniors Housing is recognized as one of the Best Employers in Canada as rated by their own employees. GEF lodges are 100% compliant with the Alberta Government Supportive Living Lodge Accommodation Standards and all buildings are certified through the Edmonton Police Service Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

GEF Seniors Housing (formerly Greater Edmonton Foundation) was established by Ministerial Order No. H:158/95 under the Alberta Housing Act. The City of Edmonton appoints board members.

Council Liaison (Non-Voting) Board of Director

Name of AppointeeFirst AppointedTerm Expiry Date
Councillor Andrew KnackApr 20/24Apr 19/25

Citizen Members

Name of AppointeesFirst AppointedTerm Expiry Date
Chari BennieMay 01/23Apr 30/26
Larry BillingsOct 31/22Apr 30/28
Virginia CheungOct 31/22Apr 30/28
Nicole CronkhiteOct 31/22Apr 30/28
John FesseyMay 01/21Apr 30/27
Don Gnatiuk (Chair)May 01/21Apr 30/27
Sheena JafferOct 31/22Apr 30/28
Shawn ParchomaMay 25/20Apr 30/26
Tracy SopkowMay 25/20Apr 30/26


Meetings

  • 6 to 9 Board meetings per year on the last Thursday of the respective month, early evening, 3-4 hours long
  • Committee meetings vary from 1-3 hours long

Information about Serving on the Board

Online applications to fill Board vacancies are accepted in the annual December/January Recruitment Campaign.

Contact Us

GEF Seniors Housing

Email  housinginfo@gef.org

Link  http://www.gef.org

Address  14220 109 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5N 4B3