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...
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- Dec 3, 2018
Larissa’s Journey: Teen Years
Larissa’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...
- Nov 28, 2018
Larissa’s Journey: Early Years in Foster Care
Larissa’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...
- Apr 22, 2018
Ottawa Emergency Services – Thank You!
One chilly Sunday afternoon early in April our team crossed Dalhousie Street at Rideau. There in front of a popular cafe, amidst the...
- Apr 14, 2018
Made of Good Quality by a Caring Craftsman
Yet he was not cared for in the same way as he was made, left with many stains of abandonment and abuse. Over time, alcohol, depression...
- Oct 13, 2017
The Bob Series: Marginalized survivors
Note: To protect the identity of the people I write about, I have chosen to use the name ‘Bob’ in the following piece… All of the people...
- 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....
- 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 7, 2015
Eric’s Journey, Episode 2: Throughout School and then Through WITH School
“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...
- Apr 16, 2015
Navigating the Systems
Dana Youth Outreach Worker #Addictions #MentalHealth #StreetYouth #streetyouthoutreach
- Dec 8, 2014
Shane’s Story, Episode 3: On My Own
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...
- Mar 18, 2014
Ottawa Home and Garden Show. Why?
OIM has been given a booth at the Ottawa Home and Garden Show, March 20 to 23 at the Ernst and Young Centre. Why? A friend of the...
- Feb 3, 2014
The Small Things Guy…
Following from last week, my friend ‘Jesse’, the ‘small things guy’. So last week at the drop in, I had to call the police and ask them...
- Jan 27, 2014
The Small Things
Someone gave me a gift of money and instructed to help someone. Nothing came to mind immediately so I tucked it away- and took it out...
- Dec 4, 2013
“Tessa’s Home” Episode 3: Life on the Streets, Shelters and Drugs
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 21, 2013
A Special heARTfelt Thursday: Sneak Peek!
Texture, colour, pattern, meaning… OIM is excited to extend an invitation to friends and community members for the up-coming Passion 4...
- Oct 24, 2013
heARTfelt Thursdays: Male Figure in Blue
Claudia grew up in a home with drugs and conflict, prompting her to leave at the age of 17. Claudia ended-up on the streets and using...
- Aug 15, 2013
heARTfelt Thursdays: remembering Kaylin
On December 21, 2012, Kaylin, a long time member of the art group, passed away suddenly. The art group was devastated to lose a member of...
- Aug 8, 2013
heARTfelt Thursdays: Sci-Fi Dragon Fly
“Dragon Fly” or “Homesick”, Mixed Mediums: acrylic and ink on canvas. “A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because...
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