On October 12, The Ottawa Mission kitchen will be dishing out some delicious roast turkey – and all the Thanksgiving fixings – as part of our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
In fact, take a look at the menu our Chef Ric Watson has put together: Continue Reading…
The crisp air this week isn’t the only sign that Thanksgiving season is almost upon us. The Ottawa Mission kitchen has also started the planning for our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
Although The Mission kitchen serves an average of 1297 meals every day of the year to people who are homeless or hungry, preparing a special holiday meal like Thanksgiving dinner takes a lot of extra food and extra work. Continue Reading…
At 52, Ron is not a typical student. But for the first time in more than 30 years, he feels like he’s part of the ‘back to school’ crowd. This summer, you could often find Ron in the Stepping Stones Learning Centre at The Ottawa Mission. Continue Reading…
The Ottawa Mission couldn’t help as many people as it does without a lot of support from the community. That support comes in many forms – there are donors who help with financial support; volunteers who help with the day to day hands on work; and other organizations in the community who partner with The Mission to help people in need connect with the vital services that help them lead a healthier and happier life. Continue Reading…
Filomeno arrived in Canada as a refugee from Angola in April 2014. After several months he still lacked the proper paperwork to enable him to seek employment, and his housing arrangements fell through. This young man had always worked hard, and he was heartbroken at the thought of being homeless. Someone suggested that he seek shelter at The Ottawa Mission, and Filomeno has not looked back! Continue Reading…
For people who are homeless, the heat of summer is equally as challenging as the cold of winter. That’s why our Front Line teams at The Ottawa Mission routinely patrol the streets around the shelter on hot days handing out cold bottles of water to those in need. Continue Reading…
This week, The Ottawa Mission will hold a celebration to mark the 10th anniversary of a unique program that has touched a lot of lives.
Discovery University allows people who are homeless or living on low incomes the opportunity to participate in non-credit, university-level Humanities and Social Sciences courses at no cost. Continue Reading…
Among the many services offered at The Ottawa Mission, our Client Services Centre provides people with the opportunity to meet their educational goals or gain skills that will help them find employment. There was a special celebration this week at The Mission as staff and clients got together to mark some important milestones in both areas. Continue Reading…
This has been a special month for the eight men and women in The Ottawa Mission’s Food Services Training Program who are wrapping up five-months of culinary training. Continue Reading…
As the summer months approach, many of us are making plans for family trips, visits to the cottage, or “staycations”. For the people served by The Ottawa Mission, however, the summer months are just like any other time of the year. People are still hungry and hurting and have nowhere else to turn. They still need our help every day. Continue Reading…
