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Dec 23, 2019

Advent Stories: Peace

This time of year, Christians around the world will be celebrating advent, a time of expectant waiting for Christmas. Come with us as we journey through advent together, listening to stories from those in our programs as they explore Hope, Faith, Love and Peace. PEACE We met Vanessa earlier this year when she started attending Innercity Arts. Vanessa is friendly, energetic and generous. It is easy to think that she has everything figured out. But as we got to know her, we rea

Dec 9, 2019

Advent Stories: Faith

This time of year, Christians around the world will be celebrating advent, a time of expectant waiting for Christmas. Come with us as we journey through advent together, listening to stories from those in our programs as they explore Hope, Faith, Love and Peace. FAITH When I asked Bryon to share about his life he said: It’s been a nightmare; I have been through the meat grinder. Bryon was born in Winnipeg; he comes from a family of 9. Both of his parents were alcoholics, he

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 play button below. Follow along all month to hear this amazing story! Eric Continues His Story. . . Eric in 2011 “Drugs were the biggest part of my life. Everything revolved around drugs. Panhandling for money for drugs. Stealing for drugs. Doing whatever I could to get more drugs. They owned my life. Drugs messed up my life. I had some part-t

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 play button below. Follow along all month to hear this amazing story! Eric Continues His Story…. “One of the places I lived growing up was near the RCMP stables. One of my friends lived there and one day he talked me into trying pot. When I did I found it was so amazing. Suddenly, I found something to bring me happiness. It didn’t take long un

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 play button below. Follow along all month to hear this amazing story! Eric Tells His Story…. One of my first memories I went through a series of treatments until finally I remember them saying you’re not going to get this kind of cancer again. It’s hard for me to remember, it is hard for me to focus my speech. My parents separated when I was s

Jan 30, 2014

Staff Perspective: A Night to Remember

A few weeks ago I was walking home from work when something very memorable happened. It was a crisp evening with the streets bustling with people caught up in conversation, running to buses and enjoying the Christmassy atmosphere in the city. As I was walking down the street I saw one of our street friends was sitting along the side walk pan handling. Let me give you a little background on my friend Darren. He is currently facing some hard times as someone very close to him s

Jan 6, 2014

“I brought Christmas”

Reviewing our current ‘Christmas trend,’ I see a big build up leading to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, celebrating the birth of our Saviour on December 25th, with an almost unbelievable and instantaneous shift to Boxing Day (and week) sales and super deals, and now to what is (this year at least) a very cold and frigid journey with ‘old man Winter’ bringing temperatures (with wind chill) to -39°celcius. Whatever happened to Jesus? The ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ (not th

Dec 23, 2013

“Tessa’s Home” Episode 8: Merry Christmas and Thank you

Tessa’s Home is an 8 part series running until December 27th. To listen to the audio backgrounder from CHRI, click below. Miss previous episodes? Click “Recent Posts” on the right sidebar. Please help us tell Tessa’s story through your social media connections, Facebook and Twitter. Comments welcome! #TessasHome Tessa tells her story… What I wish for Christmas is that people would come together and realize how much we need each other. I want to thank OIM for being there when

Dec 18, 2013

“Tessa’s Home” Episode 7: A Real Home for Christmas

Tessa’s Home is an 8 part series running until December 27th. To listen to the audio backgrounder from family radio CHRI, click below. Miss previous episodes? Click “Recent Posts” on the right sidebar. Please help us tell Tessa’s story through your social media connections, Facebook and Twitter. Comments welcome! #TessasHome Tessa tells her story… What’s home like now? I went from being homeless, to getting into a rooming house, to an apartment. Now I have a condo. It’s no

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 episodes? Click “Recent Posts” on the right sidebar. Please help us tell Tessa’s story through your social media connections, Facebook and Twitter. Comments welcome! #TessasHome Tessa continues… When I started going to OIM’s art group, I was hooked. Their mentors, and goal focused environment helped me to gain a home, get my children back, a

Dec 11, 2013

“Tessa’s Home” Episode 5: The Birth of Hope

Tessa’s Home is an 8 part series running until December 27th. To listen to the audio backgrounder on CHRI radio, click below. Miss previous episodes? Click “Recent Posts” on the right sidebar. Please help us tell Tessa’s story through your social media connections, Facebook and Twitter. Comments welcome! #TessasHome Tessa continues her story… I got into housing right after, but my place wasn’t that great. It was my ‘place’, but it wasn’t my home – I’d been in and out of ‘pla

Dec 9, 2013

“Tessa’s Home” Episode 4: Disappointments on the Way 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 episodes? Click “Recent Posts” on the right sidebar. Please help us tell Tessa’s story through your social media connections, Facebook and Twitter. Comments welcome! #TessasHome Tessa’s continues her story…. After my dad died, my head was really messed up because of it and I ended up hitchhiking across Canada. At this time, I was 17 years ol

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 episodes? Click “Recent Posts” on the right sidebar. Please help us tell Tessa’s story through your social media, Facebook and Twitter. Comments welcome! #TessasHome Here is Tessa’s story in her own words…. One guy took me in (and also molested me), let me stay at his house actually burned my hair with Axe hair spray and a lighter. That’s w

Dec 2, 2013

“Tessa’s Home” Episode 2: More About ‘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 episodes? Click “Recent Posts” on the right sidebar. Please help us tell Tessa’s story through your social media connections, Facebook and Twitter. Comments welcome! #TessasHome Here is Tessa’s story in her own words…. I remember I had to go to CHEO, ‘cause I tried to commit suicide when I was like ten years old, and tried again when I was

Nov 28, 2013

“Tessa’s Home”, Episode 1: My First ‘Home’

Tessa’s Home is an 8 part series running until December 27th. To listen to the audio backgrounder from family radio CHRI, click below. Please help us spread Tessa’s story through your social media, Facebook and Twitter. Comments welcome! #TessasHome Here is Tessa’s story in her own words…. My earliest memories? I remember we went on a camping trip in a tent trailer when I was three. I remember my brother catching a fish. We put it on the BBQ and it flopped off – we thought

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