Winter Street Survival Kit
Build a "Winter Street Survival Kit" This gift will help our outreach teams make a great connection with people on the streets of our city. AND, it will bring practical help in positive ways!! In a large BACKPACK or DUFFEL BAG, put the following: one winter sleeping bag white cotton tube socks one pair wool socks dark colored toques, scarves & gloves toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, deodorant New Testament drinking boxes (pack of 3) water bottles chocolate bar, no nuts a personal note "from a friend" (this means a lot!!) gift coupons (fast food would be a good choice) We also need: backpacks bottled water Canadian Tire money food vouchers first aid supplies bus tickets christian books, videos and cds juice (3) ...
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 ...
One Homeless Night
Wish to have a deeper understanding about homelessness in our city? Want to catch a glimpse of what it might be like to be homeless for a night? Don’t miss this rare opportunity at our next One Homeless Night experience. Our next One Homeless Night event will take place on May 28-29 (Begins Friday evening at 7pm and ends Saturday morning at 7am). Call our office to register! Registration/Sponsorship | Parental Waiver The purpose of One Homeless Night is two-fold. First, the program is designed to introduce individuals and groups to issues surrounding homelessness by giving them a first-hand experience of what it might be like ...
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 will take place on the following days: Saturday, January 30, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 4 following Tuesday nights, 7:00pm-9:00pm $50 fee waived for all who become O.I.M. volunteers Dominion Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street. Call now to register!
Street Youth Outreach
She cuts herself to deal with the pain of her childhood. She’s lived a lifetime in eighteen years, and drinks regularly to cope. We met her on the streets, and over time have become friends. She lived at home in intervals: until the fights with her mom got so bad she had to run to the streets. Mom’s moved away now, so the choices are fewer nowadays. Hard times, especially in winter. Elgin Street, Monday night outreach learns she had been arrested for drinking in public at 8 am that morning, and she would be released at 10 pm. It was 9:45. At the police station we introduced ourselves and asked if Amy could be released to us. Sure, no problem. When the door finally opened, a... Read more
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