That by using a strength-based model people can attain a higher quality of life.
“I started using drugs when I was 17 and ended up on the streets”. Listen as Rita expresses her gratitude for our Innercity Arts program.”
Shane grew up in a household where she seldom felt acceptance for who she is. Listen to Shane as she shares her experiences at Innercity Arts.
“People looked down on me and made me feel worthless”. Meet Jenna and listen to her sentiments regarding the Innercity Arts, our youth arts program here at OIM.
“Scratch and Dent”, “Refurbished- Just like new”, “We Buy Junk-We Sell Antiques” are a few well known and in themselves very “worn out” catchphrases, all used to catch the attention of a few people looking for a good deal. Proverbs 20:14 says it this way, “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer; then […]
The Canadian Stone Carving Festival took place this past weekend on Sparks Street. This is the second year that the festival has partnered with Ottawa Innercity Ministries in order to raise funds for Innercity Arts. If you want to learn how we first got connected with the festival, you can read it here. I spent […]
I want to tell you about a friend who always lifts my spirits when we talk. I have had the pleasure to come to know Bob, my friend, who has lived on the streets for a number of years. I count it a blessing that he will actually seek me out for conversation. I know […]
