Dec 10, 2018Larissa’s Journey: Off The StreetsLarissa’s Journey is a blog series that we hope will offer insight and understanding into the lives of one of the young people in the...
Sep 20, 2018Thank You Value Village!OIM receiving donations from Value Village, Kanata, on Hazeldean Rd. Did you know that for the past few years OIM has been the grateful...
Sep 17, 2018Community BBQOur Administrative Assistant, Gaby, is normally busy working at the office. But recently, she had the opportunity to visit our drop-in...
Apr 25, 2018Catching A GlimpseSeveral months later I am sitting in a coffee shop and who comes over out of the blue, but my new street friend. He tells me how his life...
Apr 8, 2018God of the OrdinaryIt was the end of the day at our drop-in and I was getting ready to clean up the Foot Care Station. I had been there for four hours,...
Mar 1, 2018An Unexpected EncounterI want to share a short, but quite wonderful, blessing I received from my street-engaged friend named ‘Bob.’ When you are on the streets,...
Sep 21, 2017A Place of Third ChancesThat’s because this was his third time around. Having taken the next steps to go through an alcohol treatment program and transition into...
Aug 31, 2017A Humbling ExperienceJohn’s colourful dress reflected his mood and his outlook. I had once told him he reminded me of a peacock because he always had feathers...
Aug 17, 2017THE ‘BOB’ SERIES: A Mighty Man HiddenBack to “Bob.” Bob is a wonderful guy. He’s articulate, engaging in conversation. He presents that air of an intellectual, but not stuffy...
May 7, 2015Small Things With Great LoveMother Theresa is quoted as having once said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” This is...
Apr 30, 2015The Tale of Two Piano MoversHI – My name is Dr. Greg Payne. I help folks at the Ottawa Innercity Ministries Drop-In center. This story I am about to tell gives you a...
Sep 11, 2014Something About a NameEvery Tuesday, each week, we have our drop-in. I am sure by now many of you know what that is but let me explain for those who don’t....
Aug 28, 2014“I’m so glad you’re open today”We had to close our drop-in for a few weeks this summer due to a scheduling conflict with the church we use. I missed seeing our regular...
Jan 13, 2014Volunteers Welcome!Thinking about volunteering? Just that in and of itself might be enough to change the course of your life! Volunteers are truly the...
Nov 4, 2013A Table to Share“Give thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” –Ephesians 5:20 Thanksgiving Dinners are a...
Oct 28, 2013A Big Thank-You for a Wonderful EveningEveryone here at Ottawa Innercity Ministries, staff, volunteers and street-friends, would like to thank our supporters for coming out to...
Oct 17, 2013The ol’ Watering Hole: A SurveyA friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity (Proverbs 17:17) Ever wonder why some watering holes have more traffic...
Sep 30, 2013Stories from the Street: CagedGreg arrived at the Tuesday Drop-In looking tired and angry. He had a rough look to go with a tough demeanor. I hadn’t seen him before,...
Sep 23, 2013Taking things for granted???She walked into the drop in with her head held high, her long strawberry blonde hair (it had seen better days) swirled around her head...
May 23, 2013Earthman Mytsery SolvedEarthman Mystery Solved It’s been a long day with my alarm clock going off this morning at 5:45am. It’s Tuesday and I’m on my way...