The Ottawa Mission

The Ottawa Mission Providing hope and help to people experiencing homelessness since 1906. For emergency support please call 613-234-1144.
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Our community showed up in a big way this year for the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend - thank you. Because of you, more o...
06/06/2026

Our community showed up in a big way this year for the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend - thank you.

Because of you, more of our neighbors will have access not only to hot, nourishing meals and safe shelter, but to the wraparound programs that open new doors.

“It is simple to feed the hungry, but the Ottawa Mission feeds people and educates them and gives them future and a new life! I'm proud to associate with the Ottawa Mission!” — Alexandra 💙

The momentum doesn’t stop at the finish line. Keep the impact going today: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ottawamissiontamarack

Ever wondered what’s behind The Mission’s blue door? Step inside during Doors Open Ottawa - this year celebrating Ottawa...
06/04/2026

Ever wondered what’s behind The Mission’s blue door? Step inside during Doors Open Ottawa - this year celebrating Ottawa’s bicentennial! We’ll be highlighting The Mission’s 120 years of service.

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10 AM–2 PM (no tours depart after 2 PM)

Enter at our side entrance at 53 Daly Street

Join a free 40 minute guided tour of Ottawa’s largest and oldest homeless shelter. See the dorms, kitchen, chapel, clothing room, DYMON Health Clinic, Diane Morrison Hospice, and the MCAO Stepping Stones Learning Centre. No registration needed - just drop in before 2PM.

https://ottawa.ca/en/arts-heritage-and-events/doors-open-ottawa/2026-buildings

As our team prepares for summer heat in Ottawa, our Frontline team is out every day - offering healthy meals, cool water...
06/02/2026

As our team prepares for summer heat in Ottawa, our Frontline team is out every day - offering healthy meals, cool water, light clothing, and a safe place to rest. One afternoon, we met Liz, sitting alone in the sun, exhausted and disoriented. A small moment of care made all the difference.

“Sometimes what you need most is for someone to notice you’re struggling and not walk past.” - Liz 💛

All June, your gift will be matched, providing 2X the meals, shelter, water, and relief from extreme heat.

And new monthly gifts for June – August are TRIPLED, sustaining steady care all summer. ☀️🥤

Join us - your matched gift helps someone find shade, water, and a safe place to rest: https://ow.ly/xXGS50Z5FFs

Love is on the menu this wedding season 💍🍴Cara & Brian’s June wedding will be catered by students from The Ottawa Missio...
06/01/2026

Love is on the menu this wedding season 💍🍴

Cara & Brian’s June wedding will be catered by students from The Ottawa Mission’s Food Services Training Program (FSTP), a FREE culinary training program helping people build skills and a fresh start.

Chef Ric's and one of the students, Connor, recently joined Ottawa in the Know to showcase some of the delicious appetizers guests will enjoy, including smoked salmon with cream cheese, capers, and fresh dill, plus interactive food stations served by the FSTP students themselves.

The couple is using their special day to give back by raising funds for The Ottawa Mission. They have almost reached their goal of raising $100,000!

Two Hearts, One Mission - help Cara & Brian reach their goal: https://donor.ottawamission.com/page/TwoHeartsOneMission

No-cost job training that opens doors and creates pathways to stability and independence.Our Maintenance Services Traini...
05/31/2026

No-cost job training that opens doors and creates pathways to stability and independence.

Our Maintenance Services Training Program (MSTP) will graduate its third-ever class next week!

Over the past few months, 10 people have received instruction and hands-on training in:
- Housekeeping
- General Repairs
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Property Operations

All students are about to start work placements within the building maintenance and super intendent field, taking the next crucial step in launching their new lives and careers!

Thank you for supporting such a vital program that lifts away from uncertainty, poverty, and homelessness.

Through the Power of Expression Arts Program, people experiencing homelessness are discovering creativity, confidence, a...
05/30/2026

Through the Power of Expression Arts Program, people experiencing homelessness are discovering creativity, confidence, and connection in a safe, welcoming space. ✍️🖌️

Offered free of charge through a partnership between The Ottawa Mission, Arts Court, and Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa, these art sessions are about more than painting —they’re about healing and hope.

And with food provided free of charge by Chef Ric's, participants are nourished in more ways than one.

Learn more about the program and get the latest information about upcoming sessions here: https://ottawamission.com/power-of-expression-art-program/

Thank you for helping us create space for healing, growth, and transformation in our community. 🦋

Chef Ric's and one of our Mission food trucks were delighted to be on site at the Annual Traditional Pow Wow over the pa...
05/29/2026

Chef Ric's and one of our Mission food trucks were delighted to be on site at the Annual Traditional Pow Wow over the past weekend and witness such an energetic celebration of Indigenous culture.

It was also special to see Randy, a former client of The Mission, play a major role in the festivities as a dancer!

Indigenous cultures are strong and should be celebrated. We look forward to continuing to work with Indigenous communities as we refine our Reconciliation Framework for release this fall.

As we count down the 16 days until the closure of our city’s safe consumption and treatment sites, we need to look at wh...
05/28/2026

As we count down the 16 days until the closure of our city’s safe consumption and treatment sites, we need to look at what is actually at stake.

The Trailer 2.0, operated by Ottawa Inner City Health out of Shepherds of Good Hope, is one of the largest and busiest sites in the province. It has 14 service booths. It serves about 225 people every day. It reverses an average of 2.3 overdoses every single day it is open. Between 2020 and 2025, it recorded over 320,000 visits.

Sandy Hill Community Health Centre opened Ottawa's first safe consumption and treatment site in 2017. It has recorded over 92,000 visits since 2020. Its drug testing machine has detected animal tranquilizers mixed into local fentanyl supplies, information that has saved lives across the city.

Together, the two sites have done the work that the province now claims is unnecessary. They have kept people alive in a city where the drug supply is more toxic than at any point in our history. They have referred thousands of clients to housing, treatment, and primary care. They have reduced pressure on emergency rooms, paramedics, and shelters like ours.

After June 13, that infrastructure is gone.

Join us in calling on the province to reverse this decision. Email Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Sylvia Jones today. Tell them that harm reduction and treatment are two parts of the same system. Take action: https://ottawamission.com/get-involved/advocacy/advocacy-cta-2026-scts/

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Night last week! This year’s theme, “Mi...
05/27/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Night last week! This year’s theme, “Mission to the Moon,” made for a fun and memorable evening celebrating the incredible people who give their time to support our community. 🌙✨

From tote bag making stations to moon cakes and more, we loved creating a night that showed our volunteers just how appreciated they are.

Simply put, the work we do would not be possible without our volunteers. They are the heart of The Mission, and we are so grateful for their dedication, compassion, and support. We were honoured to take the time to celebrate each and every one of them.

With summer just around the corner, our team knows how dangerous extreme heat can be for neighbours experiencing homeles...
05/26/2026

With summer just around the corner, our team knows how dangerous extreme heat can be for neighbours experiencing homelessness in Ottawa.

That’s why a group of generous donors is MATCHING gifts made to The Mission until the end of June. And new monthly gifts for June - August are TRIPLED, sustaining care all summer.

Last year, our team found Jerry lying in direct sun at 35°C. With water, an ice pack, and a safe place to cool down, a small moment of care became a turning point and a new beginning. ☀️💛

If you’re able, please give in June and help make it a Summer of Hope.

Donate now: ottawamission.com

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