February
13
2023
Because of You
Stories of hope from our community Each new season, we like to celebrate the successes of those in our community who are working on – and accomplishing – some big goals. Your support helps make these stories possible: Because of you, Philip was able to get a new ID and health card, which allowed him […]
December
01
2022
Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation Since we opened our doors in 1987, Siloam Mission has focused on alleviating hardships for those affected by poverty and homelessness in this place we now call Winnipeg. We recognize that the trauma faced by Indigenous Peoples in Canada are rooted in colonial and racist attitudes which led to the […]
August
11
2022
Community Supporting Community
Sharing The Love Through Food A community celebration this spring became a blessing for more than just those who attended. The Norwood Community Centre’s Spring Fling brought together hundreds of residents for a free community event with food and family activities. When the event was over, organizers realized they had plenty of unopened food left […]
August
09
2022
Siloam Loves Volunteers
Celebrating Deb: Our Volunteer Hours Record-Holder Debra Fontaine is a familiar face around Siloam, having volunteered for over 15 years. With 6544 recorded hours spent volunteering, she holds the record for most volunteer hours – and has likely spent many more than that. For many years, Deb has been a dedicated and compassionate volunteer, working […]
August
09
2022
Amber’s Story
Amber had been involved with gangs and selling drugs for well over a decade, but it was after she lost her daughter to Child and Family Services that she decided to take action in her life. “I decided to overdose myself so I could get into detox faster and they would take me seriously,” she […]
January
20
2021
Safe at Home Manitoba
As a recipient of the Safe at Home Manitoba grant, we are putting together 219 Boredom Buster Boxes for community members! The boxes vary in theme from art (72), wellness (67), and games (80). These boxes are for people that have been recently housed so that they can stay home, stay safe, and stay connected. […]
Tags: Community, COVID-19, Mental Health
December
21
2020
Having a home is a gift
By Jim Bell, CEO, Siloam Mission ** This column first appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press ** I’ll be home for Christmas. And hopefully, so will you. That song is a favourite for many of us during the holidays. We all seem to love the cozy sentiment. But in a year where many of us […]
Tags: Christmas, COVID-19, Homelessness, Jim Bell
November
24
2020
Waiting is sometimes the hardest part
By Jim Bell, CEO, Siloam Mission ** This column first appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press ** You’ve probably heard of the long waiting list to get into addictions treatment programs in Manitoba. People who are desperate for help often have to wait weeks, if not months, to be admitted into a program. But did […]
Tags: Addiction Recovery Centre, Community, Homelessness, Jim Bell, Recovery
November
04
2020
Home is a feeling, not just a place
By Jim Bell, CEO, Siloam Mission ** This column first appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press ** The small girl at the back of the room raised her hand. “When you say it that way, maybe I’m homeless too.” The room fell silent. When it was still safe to do so, Siloam Mission would often host […]
Tags: Community, Homelessness, Jim Bell
September
28
2020
Working Toward a New Kind of Normal
By Jim Bell, CEO, Siloam Mission ** This column first appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press ** Schools are back in session. Stores are open. Families and friends are enjoying each other’s company. And for many of us, our days are business as usual — with certain inconveniences like wearing a mask. On the surface, […]
Tags: Community, Homelessness, Jim Bell, Mental Health