Street Outreach can easily be measured in numbers—sandwiches distributed, clothing provided, or people encountered. These practical needs matter, but some of the program's most meaningful outcomes cannot be captured in statistics. How do we measure the significance of remembering someone’s name, listening to a person who feels forgotten, or offering prayer and reassurance to someone facing an uncertain tomorrow? Homelessness can carry a profound sense of invisibility. People

The first time I went to an IVOS gathering in person, I was a little intimidated. As a woman with an accent, walking into a room full of Veterans I had never met before, I wondered what they would think of me. I was worried I might feel out of place or be judged. But my experience ended up being so much better than I expected. Every time I’ve been to IVOS, I’ve had the chance to meet more Veterans and learn a little more about each person. Some have shared how they’ve bonded

This month’s Veterans Housing update is a story of ongoing challenges which bless us with the ability and honour to serve the most vulnerable of our community with grace and dignity. Some of these challenges harken back to the very marrow of the structural and systemic nature of the challenges we face as a country regarding the housing shortage, poverty, intergenerational trauma, abuse, neglect, racism, mental health, substance use, secularisation and family breakdown. Severa

From the very beginning, we see that God is creative. He spoke the world into existence, filling it with beauty, colour, and life. As people created in His image, we have also been given the ability to create. Art is more than a hobby or a skill; it is one of the ways God allows us to reflect His character and express what is happening in our hearts. For many who have experienced trauma, loss, or hardship, healing can be a long, difficult journey. Sharing with someone close o

Recently, while at church, I met someone new. When he asked what I did for a living, I mentioned that I work for OIM. To my surprise, he was already very familiar with the mission and the work we do. We chatted briefly before the service began, and I shared that while working at OIM is a profound blessing, it’s also deeply challenging. Each day, OIM is confronted with the difficult circumstances faced by so many of our street friends. When he asked how long I had been wit