Rachel’s Gift

Rachel's Gift - an incredible, heart moving story of a young girl from the streets of Ottawa, and her special Gift. Episode 1 - "Earliest memories"  For audio click  Rachel's Gift episode 1 "One of my first memories was my brother falling off the balcony of one of the places we were at once, it was so dark and we moved so often. I remember sleeping on the floor of our apartment with my mom and my brother. We were using towels to cover up – I don’t think we had any blankets to use at all. There wasn’t any furniture in ...

Winter Street Survival Kit

Help the Homeless: Build a Winter Survival Kit ($249 value) In a large backpack or duffle bag place the following items: New winter weight sleeping bag White cotton tube or work socks *Touque (black or dark preferred) Toothbrush Toothpaste Deodorant Bar soap Razor 3 pack of Juice Chocolate bar (no nuts preferred) New Testament/Christian Tract or bookmark Gift coupons (fast food or coffee shop good choice) “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” - Matthew 25:40

Nov 2011 Art Auction

Thank You! The Passion 4 Youth Art Group would like to thank everyone who came out to the "Come As You Art" Auction on November 10th. What a fantastic night! Supporters placed bids on works of art and were entertained by live music and poetry. The youth were thrilled by the large turnout and the amazing support shown by all. Thank you for supporting these talented youth.     

Imagine Booklet

Be a Champion for the Poor

You can become a champion to help people who are experiencing poverty and homelessness. If something you have seen in your city, this website or on the streets, you can make a difference right where you are. Perhaps coming and doing street outreach or being a volunteer at our drop in services is not a possibility for you. You can still make a difference right where you are. Decide what you would like to do about it. Would you be willing to give up one week’s allowance to help someone? Would you give up a lunch out next week? Contact your network ...

Urban Intervention Training

Wish to volunteer with us? Don’t miss our next Urban Intervention Training classes for new volunteers. We offer a very popular fast track learning program including:  Street Culture, Addictions, Mental health issues, Assets Based Community Development, Boundaries, Safety and more... Our next training course will take place on Saturday January 28th from 9am - 5pm and February 2, 9, 16 and 23  from 7-9pm. Please call our office to register!