Mar 29, 2019Resilient HeroesResiliency is the ability to recovery readily after being bent or stretched from adversity. I have about 50 heroes in my life; all of...
Mar 20, 201910 Years of Innercity ArtsAs 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, 2019New Bursary ProgramFor the past several years, the Canadian Stone Carving Festival has raised funds for Innercity Arts. The festival founders are passionate...
Jan 25, 2019Come As You AreIt’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, 2016Episode 8: Danielle’s Christmas WishHi 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, 2016Danielle’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, 2016Danielle’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, 2016Fabric ArtLast 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, 2016Reaching a MilestoneInnercity Arts reached a significant milestone this week: we registered our 100th youth. This is a pretty amazing feat, given the...
May 6, 2016Art 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, 2016Adulting101Although 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, 2016Knowing You’re LovedA 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, 2015Eric’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, 2015Eric’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, 2015Tiffany Smith PortraitsIt’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, 2015P4Y 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, 2014Shane’s Story, Episode 7: Back to SchoolShane’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, 2014Shane’s Story, Episode 4: Outreach Team and P4YShane’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, 2014Shane’s StoryShane’s Story is an eight episode blog post where Shane tells her story in her own words. Each week in December, on Mondays and...