Stories of Change

October 15, 2019
An adolescent boy with brown skin and dark hair smiles at the camera. He stands in front of a blurred leafy background.

Discovering Talents

Jay was a shy, quiet, and insecure youth. He had very little confidence in his own abilities and didn’t want to participate in activities. He needed […]
October 15, 2019
Three women sit around a table with a laptop on it. Two of them are smiling; the third is facing away from the camera.

Senorita’s Code

Senorita’s Code offers life skills in addition to addictions and mental health support in a fun, interactive way. The group was started due to a need […]
October 15, 2019
A man with light hair smiles to the camera. He is standing in a hallway with posters describing addiction treatment programs.

The Right Fit

How you allowed Kurtis to find the best personalized supports for his recovery journey. Kurtis was depressed, struggling, and depending on alcohol to cope with life’s […]
November 27, 2019
Close up of a Christmas dinner with stuffing and cranberry sauce being served by a person wearing a Mission Services green apron.

The Hope of the Season

Christmas can be a difficult time for some of our community members, especially for those staying at our shelters. Your generosity gives them opportunities to experience […]
November 27, 2019
The Gift Room is a warehouse room filled with colourful toys stacked on shelves. The room is decorated with Christmas decorations.

A Tradition of Giving

Every year, hundreds of volunteers, and many volunteer groups help us run our Christmas programs. Below is the story of a family – the Stevens – […]
November 27, 2019
A woman wit dark hair looks at the camera and holds her young daughter, who is smiling.

A Christmas to Remember

Liezel and her daughter left everything behind to escape the violence they were experiencing. Thanks to you, though they fled with nothing, they gained so much, […]
November 27, 2019
A young white woman sits in an armchair in front of a white fire place. She is smiling and holding her a baby on her lap. Her toddler sits next to them, smiling.

A Gift of Joy

Julia, a single mom, was worried about her family. It was Christmas, and she had nothing to give to her kids, or food to put on […]
January 31, 2020
Two white men and a young white woman stand next to each other, laughing and wearing winter coats. They stand in front of the tree mural on the wall of the Men's Shelter on James St N. It's sunny outside.

Hopeful & Determined

You gave John a place where he felt at home and a support network that has allowed him to reach his goals, and find healing and […]
January 31, 2020
Close up of a person's hand stretched flat. A silver key with a green key chain sit in the person's hand.

Housing UP!

In January 2020, the City of Hamilton approved funding of $1.3 million per year for three years to Mission Services for an exciting new program called […]

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