INNERCITY VETERANS OUTREACH & SUPPORT(IVOS)

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Ottawa Innercity Ministries, in partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada, offers practical support and a weekly drop-in for homeless and at-risk Veterans. We offer one-on-one support in a safe and welcoming community that follows all Ottawa Public Health’s COVID Protocols.

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     The IVOS program consists of the following:

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• Street Outreach

  • OIM Street Outreach volunteers provide food and clothing to Veterans in need in the downtown core ​

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• Door Outreach

  • Every Tuesday & Thursday from 1-3pm Veterans in need can come to the OIM Office (391 Gladstone Ave) and receive food, clothing and other supplies.​​​

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• IVOS Fellowship - open to ALL Veterans who want to be part of our community

  • We meet every Wednesday from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the OIM Office (​391 Gladstone Ave) for a  time of camaraderie with other Veterans

  • Recreational Activities

  • Access to literature, resources, a phone and computer

  • Lunch provided

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No one understands a Veteran, like a Veteran

If you would like to get involved here is more info on becoming an OIM Volunteer please reach out. 

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For more information:

Contact us at ivos.oim@rogers.com or call or text at (613) 816-9279

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