Stories of Change

June 24, 2021

A Safe Place to be

Donnie left home at the age of 15, living on and off the streets across Canada for almost his entire life. As well as unhoused, he […]
June 24, 2021
A woman wearing PPE and a denim jacket sits on a table next to several pots of growing plants.

Making Space for Marginalized Women at Home

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many programs to adapt, it’s changed the way services are provided, and unfortunately forced others to close. Luckily, Willow’s Place’s doors […]
September 20, 2021
A man and a woman stand in front of a blue bulletin board decorated with a large dandelion and the quote: "A seed of kindness can go further than you think." The two people are wearing white t-shirts, masks, and green landyards.

Supporting Youth in Hamilton

Mission Services realizes the importance of setting positive examples for the youth in our community and we strive to do that in a variety of our […]
September 20, 2021
A black and white vintage photo of a young man and woman standing next to each other and smiling at the camera. She wears a dark dress with a white collar, and he wears a dark uniform.

Leaving a Legacy of Unbreakable Optimism

Louis “Lou” Sentesy was a longtime donor of Mission Services supporting our neighbours in need for over 20 years. And his generosity continued even after he […]
November 25, 2021
A white woman with shoulder length brown hair kneels in front of a Christmas tree and adds an ornament to it. Two small children decorate the other side of the tree.

Could this be me?

“I never in my life envisioned that this is where I would be, that I would need this help,” she said. Lisa came to the Good […]
November 25, 2021
A young boy faces away from the camera and decorates a Christmas tree

Making Wishes Come True

Parents want to make Christmas special for their children, whether that’s buying that treasured Santa gift, making memories doing an activity, or going on an adventure. […]
November 25, 2021
Three volunteers wearing masks stand behind a table decorated with a festive table cloth.

Christmas Across Mission Services

It’s beginning to look a little more like Christmas at Mission Services…at least more like the holiday season we remember from before COVID-19. Last year we […]
February 24, 2022

New Year, New Start

Since the launch of Mission Services’ Housing UP! Program in January 2020, 185 individuals experiencing homelessness have been able to find and maintain safe, affordable housing, […]
February 24, 2022

Hamiltonians Face Rising Food Costs

A lot has happened in the past two years: a global pandemic, a volatile housing market, increased rent, and now, skyrocketing food prices. Recent reports predict […]

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