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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Closing the doors to #SafeConsumptionAndTreatmentSites will sever the only trusted connection many who are struggling have to mental health support, addiction treatment, primary care, and housing. Write to your MPP to save SCTS ottawamission.com/get-involved/advo…

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

There is a persistent myth that #SafeConsumption and treatment sites are solely about supervised drug use. In reality, they are the primary healthcare and social service hubs for people who have been pushed to the furthest margins of our city.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Please note our food trucks will not be on the road tomorrow on Victoria Day - Monday, May 18,. If you’re looking for a warm meal on Monday, please join us in The Ottawa Mission dining room at 35 Waller. 💙 #MoreThanAShelter #EasterMeal #OttawaMission #FoodTrucks

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Save Ottawa's last safe consumption and treatment sites: ottawamission.com/get-involved/advo…

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

In order to truly prevent homelessness, we need a system that prioritizes housing stability over corporate investment strategies. Real rent control is a choice the province can—and must—make. #MissionPossible

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Keith Egli @kegli.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Join us in calling on the province to reverse this decision: ottawamission.com/get-involved...

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The province has framed it decision to close Ottawa's last safe consumption sites as a "pivot toward recovery," but removing the very infrastructure that keeps people alive long enough to reach recovery is a dangerous contradiction. #SaveSCS

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 14/05/2026

Standing together to end violence. Today, May 14, we recognize Moose Hide Campaign Day, a grassroots Indigenous‑led movement to end violence against women and children. Wear a Moose Hide pin and stand in solidarity for safety, healing, and change.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We are about to lose a critical layer of protection for our community's most vulnerable members and we cannot afford to let this infrastructure disappear. Join us in calling on the province to reverse this decision: ottawamission.com/get-involved...

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We’re looking forward to serving a special Easter meal to food truck clients from Monday, March 30 – Saturday, April 4 (with the exception of Good Friday)! Find a stop near you this Easter: ow.ly/N7Kg50YyiN6 #MoreThanAShelter #EasterMeal #OttawaMission #FoodTruck

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Our food trucks will be on the road as usual this Family Day, Monday, February 16! 🚚💙 Check out the full schedule here: ottawamission.com/ottawa-mission-fo… #MoreThanAShelter #FoodTrucks #OttCity

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Join us on Tuesday, Feb 24, for a community-led showcase in partnership with Smart Youth Network Ottawa in celebration of Black History Month. 🎟️ This is a free event, but registration is required: ottawamission.com/workshops *Limited sport available.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

⚠️ Dangerously frigid temperatures are expected tonight and into early Friday morning. This puts people without housing at an increased risk. If you see someone outside and in distress, please refer to these emergency numbers. Please share this information & help keep our community safe!

Graphic information that reads: 📞 211: Non-emergency support, including drop-in centres, food programs, health resources, and access to winter clothing
📞 311: Help finding overnight shelter or transportation out of the cold
🚨 911: Life-threatening emergencies, including hypothermia or severe frostbite

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

The Ottawa Mission invites you to join us for an advocacy training workshop in partnership with Smart Youth Network Ottawa: ottawamission.com/workshops/

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Reminder for ward 1 residents 🤓 your budget consultation with Councilor Luloff is tomorrow 👀 7:30-9:30, Maple Hall, 2552 Old Montreal Road Here's what you need to show up prepared: ottawamission.com/tools

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

This Halloween, there is a scary monster patrolling our city. It isn't a ghost or a goblin, it's the economic incentive that turns basic housing into a commodity. Read our latest blog post ottawamission.com/blog #MoreThanAShelter

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Ward 5 West Carleton, are you prepared for tonight's city budget consultation with Councilor Kelly? We've got you covered with everything you need to know to stand up for the most vulnerable members in your community: ottawamission.com/tools

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Hey Ottawa, do you live in wards 19, 20, or 21? 👀 This is your budget consultation reminder. Tonight, 7:30-9:30, at 5660 Osgoode Main Street, in the Fred Alexander room. Here is everything you require to champion your neighbours in need: ottawamission.com/tools

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Advocacy Resources

Find reports, toolkits, and educational materials to support your advocacy work.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Do you live in Ward 9: Knoxdale-Merivale? Councillor Sean Devine wants to hear from you. The 2026 #OttBudget is being drafted now. Take this quick survey to tell him what your priorities are: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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City of Ottawa Budget 2026 Priorities

Ward 9 Resident Survey The City of Ottawa's 2026 draft budget will be introduced in November with the final budget coming to Council in early December. Councillor Devine wants to do his best to ensur...

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The 2026 City Budget consultations have started. To help you make an impact, we created an advocacy action hub that equips you with the tools to champion your neighbors in need, and to address the root causes of homelessness in our city. ottawamission.com/tools

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Did you know that the average Canadian is roughly two missed paycheques away from facing a financial crisis that could put their housing at risk? Homelessness can happen to anyone. Like falling into a river.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Great to see you there, Councillor Kavanagh @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social, and thanks so much for your support! Ending homelessness is a team sport, and it was fantastic to see so many partners and neighbours working together toward the same finish line 😊

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

The new 2025 Poverty Report Card from Food Banks Canada is out, and the results for our province are shameful. Ontario has received a grade of D- for its failure to address the deepening poverty crisis.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Yesterday, our team at the Ottawa Mission joined Canadians across the country in wearing orange to honour the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the children who never came home.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

"Renoviction" isn't just a buzzword; it's a key driver of homelessness in our city. It's when landlords use the excuse of "major renovations" to push out long-term tenants, often leading to a loss of affordable housing.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

In a tight budget year, the most responsible choice is to invest in what we know works. We are calling for a fiscally responsible city budget that invests in prevention. This proactive strategy averts crises before they begin, leading to a more stable community and savings on emergency services.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The numbers are stark. To afford a modest 1-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, you need to earn $29/hr. For a 2-bedroom, it's $35/hr. A full-time minimum wage earner in Ottawa is short nearly $12 for every single hour they work to afford a basic one-bedroom apartment.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

We're building housing in Ottawa, so why is the crisis getting worse? A recent report from the Auditor General points to a major systemic failure: we're building "bridges to nowhere." Our newest blog post breaks it down: ottawamission.com/auditor-gene...

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 11/07/2025

This week, our employees took a break from their desks and rolled up their sleeves to make sandwiches and “hope packages” for the @ottawamission.bsky.social 💙 We are proud to support our #community. Thank you to everyone who volunteered! #MoreThanAShelter

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Sadeen Mohsen @sadeenmohsen.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

As part of @ottawacitizen.com's "How Canada Wins" series, I spoke with Chef Ric at the @ottawamission.bsky.social, who feeds hundreds of Ottawa’s low-income residents every week, delivering great meals and second chances. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

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How Chef Ric saved himself — and thousands of others — in the kitchen

The man trying to feed hundreds of people across Canada’s capital started out hungry himself.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Yesterday, we proudly launched a new vertical farm initiative with RBC and Growcer! 🌱 Thanks to RBC’s generous $1.5 million donation to the Ottawa Community Foundation, we now have two local vertical farms capable of producing up to 20,000 pounds of fresh greens annually for our meal programs. 🥗🌟

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

School's out, and we're celebrating inspiring students who graduated educational programs with the support of our MCA Stepping Stones Learning Centre. 🎓 Spencer, a resident at our LifeHouse treatment program, was absolutely delighted to earn his high school diploma with this mother in attendance.💙

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

With temperatures feeling as high as 45°C over the next couple days, our Frontline team is working to provide life-saving support. How you can help: If you see someone struggling in this extreme heat, call 311 to help them access shelter. ⚠️ To cool off: www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-he...

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay. We stand with refugees and newcomers, acknowledging their resilience and contributions to our community. We echo the Canadian Council for Refugees’ national plan to settle claimants, which can be read here: ccrweb.ca/en/national-plan-asylum-dignity-five-key-pillars

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A National Plan for Asylum with Dignity: Five Key Pillars | Canadian Council for Refugees

Policy Brief April 4, 2024 – Refugee Rights Day

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

For reasons I cannot explain, volunteering at The Ottawa Mission has always been placed upon my heart.” 💙 Read about Doug's touching volunteer experience, how a simple meal lead to lifesaving healthcare, and more heartfelt stories in our summer newsletter: ottawamission.com/may-2025-ene...

A man wearing a blue Ottawa Mission volunteer shirt smiles at the camera while he drizzles maple syrup on top of a plate of french toast.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Here's Lisa, inside our Mission dining room, enjoying a meaningful Easter dinner on Monday. 💙 @ottawacitizen.com, thank you for telling Lisa's story and highlighting our calls to action. Too many people in Ottawa are going hungry. Let's advocate for change: ottawamission.com/advocacy

Lisa, an Ottawa Mission community client, smiles at our Easter dinner.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

What an incredible Easter at The Ottawa Mission! 💜 Our dining room was filled with warmth, laughter, and a beautiful sense of community. For those facing hunger and homelessness, a meal is so much more than food. It’s a moment of relief and a reminder that people care. Thank you for your support!

An Ottawa Mission volunteer serves an Easter meal to a person in need.

A client of The Ottawa Mission smiles with an Easter meal in front of him. In the background, you can see a dining room full of people eating Easter meals.

Ottawa Mission's Director of Food Services, Chef Ric, smiles with a group of Easter dinner volunteers.

An Ottawa Mission volunteer carries a tray full of Easter meals to serve to those in need.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Canadians must make their voices heard about food insecurity this federal election. 🇨🇦 Use our advocacy tool to speak up and take action! ottawamission.com/get-involved... 📈 - Last year, monthly visits to food banks reached over 2 million visits in Canada — the highest number in history.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

We’re still waiting on all levels of government to act. ⏰ The magnitude of homelessness and food insecurity in our city, province, and country is the result of successive failures by governments. Ask your federal candidates what their plans are to help: ottawamission.com/get-involved/advocacy/ 📣

A man lies on a sleeping mat inside of The Ottawa Mission's chapel. Superimposed over the photo are the worse: "Still Waiting - Enough is enough."

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

As governments argue over who has the responsibility to address homelessness and food insecurity, community agencies have stepped in to meet these needs — stretching us to the breaking point. 🆘❗ Still Waiting: Enough is Enough. Demand action this federal election: ottawamission.com/get-involved...

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Homelessness should be a top-of-mind issue in this upcoming #federal election❗ Tomorrow, we'll release “Still Waiting”, a new report that includes updated asks of the federal government to help steer us out of the homeless and food insecurity emergencies we're facing across Canada. 📣

A chalk drawing of a house is seen on the side of a building. Superimposed over the drawing it says "Still Waiting."

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

According to the CMHC, trans people are twice as likely to experience severe poverty and homelessness, and more than half of the trans population has difficulty meeting housing costs. At The Mission, we're mindful of this and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for all. 💙

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Not much more than a year ago, Shawn was living on the streets — right across from The Mission. Today, he’s a proud graduate of our Food Services Training Program (FSTP), working a new job in a commercial kitchen. Read more about Shawn’s story in our latest newsletter: ow.ly/C6HW50VlWSI

Shawn stands smiling inside of Chef Ric's, The Ottawa Mission's social enterprise and cookery.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Tomorrow, Ontarians go to the polls. Homelessness and hunger are top priorities. Please cast your ballot for candidates who will address: ✅The erosion of affordable housing in Ontario ✅Chronic homelessness ✅Inadequate incomes for vulnerable Ontarians. newsinteractives.cbc.ca/features/202...

A graphic with a ballot and a voting card that reads "Ontario", with a 'vote' ticked off in favour of "End Homelessness". The Ottawa Mission and The Mission Possible Advocacy logos are at the bottom of the graphic.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Income supports in Ontario are among the lowest in the country across all categories (singles, singles with a disability, single parents, etc.) Our food trucks serve 10,500 meals a week across Ottawa. People on fixed income supports are going hungry Ask for change: ottawamission.com/advocacy-cta/

A man hands a meal from The Ottawa Mission food truck to an elderly women in an electronic wheelchair. The words "Not Enough Income Support = Not Enough To Eat" are shown on the graphic.

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

While the Ontario minimum wage was raised to $17.20/hr, an independent analysis found there is still no place in Ontario where you could work full-time at that wage and cover all living expenses. 🚨❌ Send your MPP election candidates a message and call for change: ottawamission.com/advocacy-cta/

A man look dejected sits on an Ottawa Mission shelter bed. The graphic reads "Minimum wage isn't a livable wage. Send a letter to your provincial election candidates and advocate for solutions."

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Rent control is one way to prevent the erosion of affordable housing and should be considered in this provincial election. But rent control does not apply to buildings built after Nov 2018 in Ontario. Visit ottawamission.com/advocacy-cta to message your MPP candidates and advocate for solutions.

A man stands with a determined look on his face at a rally advocating for affordable housing and housing as a human right. The graphic reads "We're Losing Affordable Housing", and "Send a letter to your provincial election candidates and advocate for solutions."

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Ottawa Mission @ottawamission.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Major investments are urgently needed to end chronic homelessness. This provincial election provides an opportunity to act! 🚨📣 Visit our website to send your local provincial election candidates a message about the need to take action on homelessness in Ontario: ottawamission.com/advocacy-cta/

A graphic with an envelope that says "Urgent" on it. Inside the envelope is a letter addressed to "Ontario" and the sentence asking: How are you going to hep end homelessness?". The Ottawa Mission and Mission Possible logos are at the bottom of the graphic.

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