Yesterday, OIM hosted their Thanksgiving Meal at Knox. What an amazing opportunity to break bread with others, share a story or two, or even just sit in silence and take it all in. Jesus said that when we do it for the least of these, we do it for him. What better honour to share a meal with Jesus than by sharing it with fellow humans? Each week as I pray over the Veterans, I ask that we be his ears, hands, and feet to all who come through the door. Think about that for a min

One of my favourite things about helping share Ottawa Innercity Ministries’ work on social media is seeing the love and support our community shows us. Whether it’s someone taking the time to read a blog, like this one, leaving a thoughtful comment, liking a post or sharing our stories with others, I’m always happy to see people engaging with what we do. It reminds me that social media can be more than a place to share updates. It can be a way to help people feel connected to

I have worked in the nonprofit sector on and off for about five years, and throughout that time, I have felt strongly about working toward a greater good and making a difference in the lives of others. It is deeply rewarding work, but it can also be challenging. Over the years, I have been surrounded by many stories of pain, loss, and trauma. In previous workplaces, I often struggled with feelings of hopelessness and compassion fatigue. It felt as though there was a mountain

Shortly after starting at OIM in fall 2024, I noticed a need for chaplaincy services among our street friends, volunteers, and staff. Although OIM had a chaplain at the time, the need exceeded what one person could meet. I knew of one denomination that offered a chaplaincy certification pathway, but because OIM was interdenominational and included a broad spectrum of Christian Churches, that denomination would not work with us to develop a chaplaincy program. They said they n

Fall is a time of renewed resolve as we take stock of ourselves and our missionary zeal, which we hopefully refreshed and renewed over the summer months through holidays and summer vacation getaways with family and friends. I enjoyed a relaxing two weeks back home in the Province of Quebec, visiting family and friends in both Quebec City and Montreal. I came back refreshed and ready to take on both health-related challenges, which had been awaiting an outcome since January, a