Ottawa Innercity Ministries
Record #: OCR1350 | Last Full Update: 15 Apr 2019 |
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Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Bank St and Gladstone Ave |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Parking meters |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | COVID-19 (25 May 2020): All services and programs are suspended. Groceries and toiletries available by appointment at the door. Delivery available for those with mobility or health issues - Call to request delivery. Christian interdenominational charity serving those experiencing poverty and homelessness in downtown Ottawa * Tuesday Drop-In: Continental breakfast, hot lunch and sandwiches, grocery hampers, hair cuts (about once a month), foot care, light massage, clothing and toiletries, pastoral care, and spiritual care discussion group * Recreational Group: Tea, coffee and conversation, onsite advocacy and referrals * Street Outreach: seven evenings and one afternoon of mobile outreach downtown, providing emergency provisions and care * Innercity Arts Program: For homeless and at-risk youth and young adults, 16-32 years old * Work Skills Program: Pre-employment opportunities to serve at the drop-in and office * Innercity Veterans Outreach and Support: drop-in and support for homeless and at-risk veterans * access to resources and literature, phone and computer * individualized support * recreational activities * refreshments * various special events and community meals |
Hours | COVID19: Tue, Thu 1 pm-3 pm by appointment * service delivery Fri 1 pm-3 pm by appointment. |
Areas Served | Ottawa |
Boundaries | Centretown and Lowertown |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Service Categories | Chiropractic ; Community Meals ; Ecumenical Action Groups ~ Homelessness Issues ; Faith Based Counselling ~ Homeless People ; General Assessment for Substance Use Disorders ~ Homeless People ; Hair and Nail Care ~ Homeless People ; Homeless Drop In Centres ; Homelessness Advocacy Groups ; Podiatry/Foot Care ~ Homeless People ; Street Outreach Programs ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Homelessness Issues |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-237-6031 |
ottawainnercity@rogers.com | |
Website | www.ottawainnercityministries.ca |
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Primary Executive | Rev Ken MacLaren, Executive Director |
Other Details | |
Established | 1988 |
Funding | Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 140888736 RR0001 |
Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
Print Material | Pamphlets |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No |