The Warrior
“Father, I’m so weak…I’m so weak.” I was saying this to myself as I walked my outreach route, at the end of a particularly rough week. It...
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- Jan 20, 2014
A Place of Second Chances
I remember very clearly the day when Vern spoke up to support another guy who messed up. The guy stole something from our office, and we...
- Jan 13, 2014
Volunteers Welcome!
Thinking about volunteering? Just that in and of itself might be enough to change the course of your life! Volunteers are truly the...
- Dec 16, 2013
“Tessa’s Home” Episode 6: Passion 4 Youth Art Program – OIM is Home
Tessa’s Home is an 8 part series running until December 27th. To listen to the audio backgrounder from CHRI, click below. Miss previous...
- Nov 4, 2013
A 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 3, 2013
heARTfelt Thursdays: A Portrait of a Man
Her first stop was to see Clark, who is pictured above. He was sitting outside a store, soggy from the rain. He was happy to see the...
- Jul 8, 2013
Caring Volunteers
Every Thursday evening in the P4Y art room, 20 or so youth gather and let their creative juices flow. On a typical night, one youth is in...
- Dec 12, 2012
Sasha’s Story: Episode Five, The Birth of Hope
Sasha’s Story is an 8 part series running until December 24. To listen to the audio backgrounder from CHRI radio, click Episode #5...
- Dec 3, 2012
Sasha’s Story: Episode Two, Hard Beginnings
We lived in a rough neighbourhood called the ‘Courts’ in Saint John. That’s where the refugees are. We played baseball with sticks and...
- May 20, 2011
Profound Encounters
Easter Dinner happened May 19th, a couple of weeks after the event . The delay is typical for us, so our folks can enjoy a special meal...
- Feb 17, 2011
OIM Relocates Drop In
Some time ago, we learned that our weekly drop in program would be interrupted for a period of three to six months while a construction...
- Jul 1, 2010
NEW!! Chiropractic Care at the Drop In
Just a few weeks ago we initiated chiropractic care at our drop in. What an amazing outreach! Dr. Greg Payne from Ottawa came to us last...
- Jun 17, 2010
Youth Art Show
It was an amazing evening! Thirteen street-engaged youth presented their art work at Dominion Chalmers United Church, and over 110 guests...
- Jun 10, 2010
Street Youth Art Show
Our street youth art program, ‘Passion for Youth’ is making an impact on young people’s lives. Last year we had nine street-engaged...
- Jun 3, 2010
The Power of Volunteers
As we work among people experiencing poverty and homelessness, we have discovered an unusually powerful component that has become one of...
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