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Ottawa Innercity Ministries (OIM) is an interdenominational Christian charitable organization serving the poor and homeless in downtown Ottawa.

For over 30 years OIM staff and front-line volunteers make sure our hungry, hurting, and isolated street friends receive not only food and clothing, but companionship and care without judgement. In 2022 OIM made 25,000 street friend connections, providing emergency relief for adults, veterans, and youth. OIM programs include:

Street Outreach – Our core program where Volunteer teams are meeting up to 170 people per day, up from 60 in 2021

Door Outreach - Volunteer teams serve 70+ friends each Tues & Thurs, up from 20 in 2021

Innercity Veterans Outreach & Support (IVOS) - Volunteers lessened the isolation of 133+ Veterans, personally supporting them at weekly Drop Ins, monthly Movie Nights, in just over 2 years. Innercity Arts - Volunteers nurture a safe & supportive environment for youth ages 16-32, to engage in the visual and musical Arts Community

10/20/2026

Our Thanksgiving Meal is almost here! 🦃 And we can't stop smiling about it! 😁

In just one week (October 27), we'll have a special day filled with good food and meaningful connections. Soon, our street friends will gather to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with care and community.

Help make this Thanksgiving possible by giving just $3.99 using the link in the comments 💛

10/19/2026

When you buy a ticket, you're helping us raise money for our Veterans program 🇨🇦

Join Ottawa Innercity Ministries on November 5 for our Veterans’ Tribute Luncheon, presented by Willis College , featuring Rear-Admiral (Ret’d) The Honourable Rebecca Patterson, who will address Veteran homelessness. Together, we can honour their service and recognize the challenges some Veterans face after service!

📅 November 5th
🕛 12–2 PM
📍 Delta Hotel City Centre, 101 Lyon St. N.

🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in the comments!

📷: Just Joy Imaging

10/16/2026

Gratitude doesn’t end with Thanksgiving! 🥰 We’re so thankful for everyone who stands alongside OIM and helps make our community a place of care and hope. Thank you for being part of it!

10/15/2026

We’re honoured to announce that our guest speaker for this year's Veterans' Tribute Luncheon is Rear-Admiral (Ret’d) The Honourable Rebecca Patterson! 🎖️

She is a 34-year Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, currently serving as a Senator, and continues to advocate for Veterans and their families 🇨🇦❤️

Join us on November 5th, from 12 to 2 p.m., at the Delta Hotel City Centre as we honour those who served and hear from Rear-Admiral (Ret’d) The Honourable Rebecca Patterson about Veteran homelessness.

🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in the comments!

10/14/2026

How do we continue serving others when the weight of their struggles feels overwhelming?

In today's blog, Sophia reflects on serving in a Christ-centred ministry, the importance of prayer and the hope we find in trusting God with what we cannot carry alone ❤️

Read Sophia’s reflection through the link in the comments! 👇

10/13/2026

This Thanksgiving, a small gift can make a meaningful difference 💛

For just $3.99, you can help provide a Thanksgiving experience for one of our street friends and share warmth and care with someone in our community. 🫶

Your generosity can make a meaningful difference this Thanksgiving season 🍂

Give today using the link in the comments!

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at OIM! 🧡🍂

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our street friends, volunteers, staff, supporters, and everyone who makes our community what it is.

Please note that our office will be closed today; however, our Street Outreach team still plans to go out tonight.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and joy 🦃🍁

10/09/2026

We are grateful to the Ottawa Community Foundation for funding our Community Food Access Response Initiative. This support helps us expand vital food programs, providing nutritious meals and essential resources to individuals and families facing hunger, strengthening health, well-being, and community resilience across Ottawa. Together, we’re bringing about positive and sustainable change for those who need it most. Thank you!

10/08/2026

Join us in honouring our Veterans 🇨🇦❤️

The Willis College Veterans’ Tribute Luncheon is an opportunity to come together at the beginning of Veterans’ Week to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country.

This fundraising luncheon will also bring attention to Veteran homelessness, featuring a guest speaker who will address this important issue.

📅 November 5, 2026
📍 Delta Hotel City Centre, 101 Lyon St. N.
🕛 12:00–2:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of remembrance and support as we honour those who have served.

Tickets are available now! Click the link in the comments

📸: Just Joy Imaging

10/07/2026

How did OIM begin developing its own approach to chaplaincy? ❤️

At OIM, our chaplaincy program is taking shape to meet the unique needs of our street friends, volunteers, and staff. Our newest blog shares how this journey began and where it’s headed next!

Read Gerry’s full reflection in the comments. 🔗

Address

391 Gladstone Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K2P0Y9

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16132376031

Website

http://www.ottawainnercityministries.ca/

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