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Jul 8, 2010
100% Success Rate at OIM!!
‘So what kind of success rate do you have with people?’ I looked at this person while a whirlwind of thoughts raced around in my head,...
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 24, 2010
One of our Kids – at the art show
The first time I met Kaylin she was on street outreach two years ago. I noticed her sitting on the sidewalk on Bank Street with a torn up...
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...
May 27, 2010
Hanging by a Thread
Working with people who are poor or homeless can be a challenge: there is great satisfaction and fulfillment, but it can be hard when we...
May 20, 2010
Downtown Ottawa
“Urban Intervention Training” is the name of our volunteer training program which we host three times a year. It’s a full Saturday,...
May 14, 2010
A Changed Life
Sam was always going to go to detox in Thunder Bay – some day. His mother would send money and Sam would spend it on booze. His mother...
Apr 23, 2010
Two Different Worlds
Two Different Worlds In Vancouver for the Roundtable on Poverty and Homelessness meetings this past week, I took opportunity to cross the...
Apr 9, 2010
Injustice upon injustice III
I am sorry to report that Tom is still in detention – the ‘proper’ name for jail, although there is nothing ‘proper’ about it at all. ...
Apr 2, 2010
Injustice upon injustice II
A miserable week – especially if you are incarcerated. Here’s an update about my buddy ‘Tom’. ‘Tom’ is not his real name, but there may...
Mar 18, 2010
Violation of Sacred Trust
“Of all people, you should know better.” His words pierced my soul. These words and this day will be burned in my mind forever. Seven...
Feb 18, 2010
Justice II
Justice. I stepped back for a moment at our drop in and marveled at the 200+ guests that were visiting that day. In the midst of all...
Feb 11, 2010
Justice I
Biblical Justice as it is demonstrated towards the poor. What’s that look like? First the Old Testament: Historically we see the...
Jan 28, 2010
Random Act of Kindness Multiplies Itself BIG time!
The Backgrounder: OIM sponsors the 8:00 am and 5:00 pm news on a local radio station, CHRI 99.1 fm. For one of our 60 second spots, I...
Dec 18, 2009
You Can Make a Difference
Something is wrong. Very wrong. The Alliance To End Homelessness Report Card tells us that the number of people using shelter beds has...
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