Eric is a well-educated man, an entrepreneur, and a former professional soccer player who moved to Canada from Cameroon over a decade ago. He wanted to make a new life for himself free from political oppression, and for a while things were going very well. Eric had worked hard, and his business was growing. Then […]
Read moreAt The Mission’s 21-bed Diane Morrison Hospice, the first and largest facility of its kind in Canada, we provide 24-hour care for people who are homeless or street involved and who are either chronically ill or facing the final days of their lives. Over the last year, 20 men and women passed away at the […]
Read moreJohn spent most of his life working in the construction industry, until things unravelled for him under the burden of addiction. He first stayed at The Ottawa Mission more than 10 years ago, but it is his most recent time with us that has made all the difference. Over the past couple of years John […]
Read moreWe want you to join us on August 24th 2019 at Lansdowne Park for the YPN Summer Kick Off! This fun event is being put on by The Ottawa Mission Foundation’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) Executive Committee and lets participants play in a few friendly soccer games, followed by some networking and finishing off by […]
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The Health Needs of Ottawa’s Most Vulnerable Continues to Grow: The Ottawa Mission Increases Capacity for Health and Dental Care Through Its Expanded DYMON Health Clinic Ottawa, ON – Today, The Ottawa Mission unveiled its newly expanded DYMON Health Clinic to serve Ottawa’s most vulnerable residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in […]
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