June
10
2021
Siloam Mission to Host Third-Annual Siloam Sleepout This Fall
Siloam Mission to Host Third-Annual Siloam Sleepout This Fall In-person event aims to deepen understanding of homelessness and raise $40,000 Winnipeg, MB (June 10, 2021) – This fall, Siloam Mission is bringing back one if its largest annual events for an in-person experience. On September 23, the agency will host the 3rd annual Siloam Sleepout […]
Tags: Fundraiser, Homelessness, Siloam Sleepout
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
July
15
2020
Health is the Real Treasure
By Jim Bell, CEO, Siloam Mission ** This column first appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press ** Would you rather be wealthy or healthy? One thing the coronavirus pandemic has made clear is that no earthly treasure can compare to having a clean bill of health. Most people with white collar jobs and sit very […]
Tags: Community, Homelessness, Jim Bell, Mental Health
March
17
2020
A Letter to Our Community: COVID-19 Response
By Jim Bell, CEO, Siloam Mission Dear Friend,I hope you and your family are safe. I hope you’re healthy. And I hope it stays that way for you.At this time of great concern for us all, please be assured that you remain in our prayers. I know that everyone’s inboxes are inundated with information about how organizations […]
Tags: Community, Homelessness, Jim Bell
March
01
2020
Being Homeless is Hard Work
By Jim Bell, CEO, Siloam Mission ** This column first appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press ** There are many assumptions about men and women facing homelessness. Perhaps the most common one is that they are too lazy to work. But what if I told you being homeless is actually a lot of work? Let […]
Tags: Homelessness, Jim Bell, Systems
January
28
2020
Cold Weather Freezes Body and Soul
By Jim Bell, CEO ** This column first appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press ** With a deep freeze on our doorstep, many people are turning their attention to the needs of the homeless. At Siloam Mission we get dozens of calls per day from caring Manitobans wanting to know how the cold weather […]
Tags: Cold Weather, Homelessness, Jim Bell
December
30
2019
A Paycheque Means So Much More Than Money
By Jim Bell, CEO ** This column first appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press ** I’m often asked what’s the best way to end homelessness. The answer is complicated. But at the most basic level, we know that we can end homelessness in three steps. First, we need to help people deal with their […]
Tags: Homelessness, Jim Bell, Social Enterprise