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One of these uniquely complex stories involve a gentleman by the name of ‘Jim.’ I have been blessed with the opportunity to help him as...

That’s because this was his third time around. Having taken the next steps to go through an alcohol treatment program and transition into...

A few months ago, a new person walked through the doors of the drop-in. He was friendly but seemed very cautious. He asked a lot of...

“Eric’s Journey” is a 7 part series running throughout December. To listen to the audio backgrounder from Family Radio CHRI, click the...

Sam is a street artist who I met several years ago. He created the beautiful work of art above. I asked him  to do a wood burning...

The Passion 4 Youth Fine Arts Program was fortunate enough to have Bruce Narbaitz come in and do a slam poetry workshop with the youth....

Last week however, one of the youth was in a crisis situation so I made the decision to call 911. Two officers arrived and assessed the...

I have known Skye for 3 years. She was one of the first street-engaged youth I met while doing outreach. I remember our first meeting...

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...

Texture, colour, pattern, meaning… OIM is excited to extend an invitation to friends and community members for the up-coming Passion 4...

Greg arrived at the Tuesday Drop-In looking tired and angry. He had a rough look to go with a tough demeanor. I hadn’t seen him before,...