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Charity Number: 140888736RR0001
For more info go to https://www.ottawainnercityministries.ca/
Our Vision
We are a community working towards building a just society where people are valued, shown dignity and respect and are given opportunity to attain a higher quality of life.
Our Mission
We are called to come alongside people experiencing poverty and homelessness, demonstrate the message of Christ in deed and word, show compassion, build self esteem and empower individuals through a strength based approach.In 2003, Rev. Ken MacLaren assumed the duties of Executive Director. OIM’s staff and volunteer base grew along with its weekly services. Street Outreach remained as the largest component of OIM’s work but other ministries included drop-in programs, a youth art program, Work Skills development as well as individualized advocacy and referrals. Behind the scenes, and playing a crucial role, is also a faithful team of “Innercity Intercessors” who prayed daily for this ministry.In 2003, Rev. Ken MacLaren assumed the duties of Executive Director. OIM’s staff and volunteer base grew along with its weekly services. Street Outreach remained as the largest component of OIM’s work but other ministries included drop-in programs, a youth art program, Work Skills development as well as individualized advocacy and referrals. Behind the scenes, and playing a crucial role, is also a faithful team of “Innercity Intercessors” who prayed daily for this ministry.
SERVICES
- Street Outreach
- Delivery Services
- Veterans Outreach and Support
- Work Skills Training
- Innercity Arts Program
SERVICE AREAS
Downtown Ottawa
Rita
“I started using drugs when I was 17 and ended up on the streets”. Listen as Rita expresses her gratitude for our Innercity Arts program.”
In 2003, Rev. Ken MacLaren assumed the duties of Executive Director. OIM’s staff and volunteer base grew along with its weekly services. Street Outreach remained as the largest component of OIM’s work but other ministries included drop-in programs, a youth art program, Work Skills development as well as individualized advocacy and referrals. Behind the scenes, and playing a crucial role, is also a faithful team of “Innercity Intercessors” who prayed daily for this ministry.
After years of serving the poor through other agencies, Rev. Susan Brandt and Katrine Coward answered God’s call, leaving their jobs to go into the highways and the byways, bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to the poor.
With the support and blessing of local churches, they became OIM’s first street missionaries to the poor in our Nation’s Capital. Mobile on the streets and operating in borrowed space, Susan and Katrine worked among Ottawa’s vulnerable, offering hope and practical care to those who called the streets their home. For the next 15 years, Rev. Susan Brandt remained with OIM, serving as its Executive Director.
