August
11
2025
Young Heart, Healing Hands
At just 25, Sophie is already making a lasting mark at Siloam Mission. As a volunteer nurse at Siloam’s Saul Sair Health Centre (SSHC), she brings more than medical training — she brings heart, humility, and a deep sense of purpose. Her journey of service began in 2019 at Agape Table, where she prepared meals […]
August
11
2025
Community Wellness at Siloam Mission
Cedar needles scatter across the floor at Na a way Ishkode (Centre Fire in Anishinaabemowin), the dedicated space for Community Wellness at Siloam Mission. The Community Wellness team sits together, stripped cedar by hand. The scent is earthy, grounding, and comforting. Across the space, nursing students are at sewing stations, stitching medicine bags. They sort […]
August
11
2025
Quilting Kindness
A few months ago, 96-year-old Yvonne Gibson and her daughter Sylvia stopped by Siloam Mission with a special gift for our community. We were overwhelmed to receive ten beautiful, hand-stitched quilts – each one lovingly made by Yvonne. As we were unpacking them, something remarkable happened. A community member who was preparing to move into […]
May
29
2025
Next Step in Housing Strategy
This Spring, we’re excited to announce the opening of a new housing project – a major milestone in our ambitious goal: to create 700-1,000 social housing units over the next decade! It’s all part of our Sheltering the Spirit housing strategy to provide homes for people experiencing homelessness. Last year, Siloam Mission announced its Sheltering […]
May
29
2025
Leaving a Legacy of Compassion: James and Hazel Ridley’s Story
May is a special time for Siloam Mission as we celebrate Leave a Legacy Month, a season to reflect on the deep, lasting impact that thoughtful, long-term gifts can have on the causes closest to our hearts. For James and Hazel Ridley, that cause is Siloam Mission. Their commitment spans over 13 years and continues […]
May
29
2025
A Ripple of Compassion and a Heart of Service
Walk into the bustling kitchen at Siloam Mission on any given day, and you’ll find a symphony of movement and collaboration. Volunteers chop vegetables side by side, staff stir steaming pots, and the air is filled with laughter, teamwork, and the comforting aroma of a meal in the making. In the midst of the hustle […]
May
29
2025
Updates from the Winter Overnight Warming Space (WOWS)
On a frigid night in December, seventy people came out of the cold into Siloam’s newly opened Winter Overnight Warming Space (WOWS). For many, it was more than just shelter – it was hope, safety, and a place to rest. Over the next hundred-plus nights, WOWS would continue to be a critical life-saving space for […]
February
24
2025
Introducing Julianne Aitken: Welcoming our new Interim CEO
“How we respond as a society when someone is in need – that says a lot about who we are,” says Julianne Aitken, Siloam Mission’s new Interim CEO. “Housing is a human right, and everybody deserves housing that meets their needs.” Siloam Mission is thrilled to welcome Julianne Aitken as our new Interim CEO, starting […]
February
24
2025
A Message from the Board of Directors
At Siloam Mission, we are beginning a new chapter and, as we do, we are deeply grateful for your unwavering support. Every meal served, every individual sheltered, and every life transformed is only possible because of donors like you. Thank you for standing with us. As a Board, we are committed to learning and growing […]
February
24
2025
Winter Overnight Warming Space
Winter is one of the most difficult times of the year for someone without a home. The struggle to stay warm becomes a matter of survival. With temperatures often dipping well below freezing, having a warm place to sleep isn’t just a comfort – it’s a lifeline. That’s why Siloam Mission’s Winter Overnight Warming Space […]