Volunteers

Countless volunteers help in the office, the food and clothing banks, serving breakfasts, at Christmas, during fundraisers, and in every other imaginable way. Each one, however short or long their involvement, is critical to achieving the goals of the Mission.

Participants

Our participants are those who struggle with poverty. Many are homeless, others are at risk of homelessness. There are individuals, couples, and families with children. Some work, others are on assistance, and others on disability or pension support. Their backgrounds are incredibly varied but what they have in common is that their present day is a struggle.

Some conditions seem almost synonymous with poverty; mental illness, addictions, physical disabilities, criminal record, and violence are common everyday realities. But resourcefulness, dignity, hope, humour, and caring are also everyday conditions, and with some support and a second (and third and fourth...) chance, many of our participants are able to move on.