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Who’s In Your “Love Army?” Not all family comes from a place of birth. Often those situations can be traumatic, painful and unhealthy. If...
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Jan 13, 2020
He Fought Like a Soldier
On Jan 15, OIM launches a NEW Innercity Veterans Outreach & Support Service (DETAILS BELOW). Over the coming weeks and months, we will be...
Jun 27, 2019
Pancakes and Paintbrushes
Brushing the experiences of the previous night off their faces, putting on possibly the only set of clothing they own; making their way...
Jun 24, 2019
A Glimpse into Mental Illness
Damon was downtown one afternoon, when he began to sense the ever too familiar feelings of anxiety and depression taking over: quickening...
Feb 14, 2019
New Bursary Program
For the past several years, the Canadian Stone Carving Festival has raised funds for Innercity Arts. The festival founders are passionate...
Sep 21, 2017
A Place of Third Chances
That’s because this was his third time around. Having taken the next steps to go through an alcohol treatment program and transition into...
Aug 10, 2017
Just a couple of Canadians (eh?), talking on the bus.
It happened as I got on the bus & looked around for an empty spot. “There she is!” I heard someone say. It was Ted. He was sitting alone....
Feb 17, 2017
What if it was you?
Valentines Day Week – just passed. Kudos to all of our volunteer outreach workers in all capacities: street outreach, drop in, office...
Dec 19, 2016
Danielle’s Story: Episode 7 – What’s happening now
“Danielle’s Story” is a series running throughout December. To listen to the audio backgrounder from Family Radio CHRI, click the play...
Nov 11, 2016
He fought like a soldier
Every Tuesday for the last several years, you could always count on Marcel to greet you at the drop-in. Walking in first thing in the...
Feb 5, 2016
The state of metal health services for homeless youth
Here, let the National Learning Community on Youth Homelessness say it best: “Youth homelessness has existed in Canada for decades;...
Jan 15, 2016
Prayer Request
It was a particularly cold night on outreach last week when we came across Brian. It was our first time meeting Brian – who informed us...
Dec 21, 2015
Eric’s Journey, Episode 6: Eric`s New Life
“Eric’s Journey” is a 7 part series running throughout December. To listen to the audio backgrounder from Family Radio CHRI, click the...
Dec 16, 2015
Eric’s Journey, Episode 5: Hope Restored!
“Eric’s Journey” is a 7 part series running throughout December. To listen to the audio backgrounder from Family Radio CHRI, click the...
Dec 14, 2015
Eric’s Journey, Episode 4: The Accident
“Eric’s Journey” is a 7 part series running throughout December. To listen to the audio backgrounder from Family Radio CHRI, click the...
Dec 9, 2015
Eric’s Journey, Episode 3: Drugs Owned My Life
“Eric’s Journey” is a 7 part series running throughout December. To listen to the audio backgrounder from Family Radio CHRI, click the...
Dec 2, 2015
Eric’s Journey, Episode 1: Early Life
“Eric’s Journey” is a 7 part series running throughout December. To listen to the audio backgrounder from Family Radio CHRI, click the...
Oct 1, 2015
An Offering
But her life hasn’t been all smiles….she had a rough life that led her to homelessness and addiction. But despite this, she has never...
Apr 24, 2015
“What Am I Supposed To Do?”
Last week, I was doing outreach downtown when I came across Ben. Ben is one of the “oldtimers” – one of several men who have been on the...
Apr 9, 2015
Easter Reflections
He grew up on a native reserve, where the cruel history of the church was ever-present. For Allan, the church building was not a safe...
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