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Resiliency is the ability to recovery readily after being bent or stretched from adversity. I have about 50 heroes in my life; all of...
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- Mar 20, 2019
10 Years of Innercity Arts
As we near the 10th anniversary of Innercity Arts, I wanted to look back on how the program came about. I recently spoke with Jason Pino,...
- 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...
- Jan 25, 2019
Come As You Are
It’s a safe place where you are accepted exactly as you are. There is no judgment; just unconditional community, support and love....
- May 8, 2017
“At Risk”
The term “at risk youth” is thrown around a lot, often without much thought or care. It’s a label that can feel very cold and...
- Dec 24, 2016
Episode 8: Danielle’s Christmas Wish
Hi I’m Danielle. My wish is that everyone has someone to be with this Christmas, and if not, that they feel God is with them, that His...
- 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 28, 2016
Danielle’s Story: Episode 1 – Early Life
“Danielle’s Story” is a series running throughout December. To listen to the audio backgrounder from Family Radio CHRI, click the play...
- Sep 16, 2016
Fabric Art
Last week, local artist and OIM volunteer Ruth Allison did a workshop with the youth at Innercity Arts. She talked to the youth about her...
- Sep 2, 2016
Reaching a Milestone
Innercity Arts reached a significant milestone this week: we registered our 100th youth. This is a pretty amazing feat, given the...
- May 6, 2016
Art Show….Sneak Peak!
The youth of Innercity Arts have been working hard, creating some amazing art for the upcoming art show. Here’s a sneak peak! Please come...
- Mar 24, 2016
Adulting101
Although I consider myself a fairly competent adult, sometimes the youth in the art group ask me questions that leave me stumped – and I...
- Feb 19, 2016
Knowing You’re Loved
A few weeks ago, I was looking through an old box of memories from my childhood when I found this: It was a valentine I received when I...
- Dec 24, 2015
Eric’s Christmas Wish
“Eric’s Journey” is a 7 part series running throughout December. To listen to Eric read his Christmas Wish on Family Radio CHRI, click...
- 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...
- Jul 15, 2015
Tiffany Smith Portraits
It’s been so busy around OIM lately, especially with the P4Y program. That’s why it has taken this long to acknowledge this woman. I want...
- Jun 12, 2015
P4Y Auction: Sneak Peek!
The participants of the Passion 4 Youth Fine Arts Program have been working hard to prepare for the upcoming auction. Here’s a sneak...
- Dec 22, 2014
Shane’s Story, Episode 7: Back to School
Shane’s Story is an eight episode blog post where Shane tells her story in her own words. Each week in December, on Mondays and...
- Dec 11, 2014
Shane’s Story, Episode 4: Outreach Team and P4Y
Shane’s Story is a eight episode blog post where Shane tells her story in her own words. Each week in December, on Mondays and Thursdays...
- Nov 27, 2014
Shane’s Story
Shane’s Story is an eight episode blog post where Shane tells her story in her own words. Each week in December, on Mondays and...
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