COVID-19 Community Ministries Update:
To view the Community Ministries response to the Covid-19 crisis, please visit here
Posted March 31, 2020
We are all facing the challenge of COVID-19 together. It is affecting everyone and especially the most vulnerable in our community – people suffering from poverty, food insecurity, homelessness and mental health issues. The staff of our five community ministries are working hard to serve so many people by providing 200 + food packages every day as well as counselling support and social connection through telephone, Facebook and other electronic options.
Day Programs (Centre 454, St Luke’s Table and The Well) – Within the day programs, the reality of social distancing has required significant changes in services. All Social recreation programs have been suspended. Centre 454’s Day Program is not operating; however staff have been redeployed to the other ministries. At St Luke’s Table and The Well, the focus has turned to providing food security and ensuring meals are available to folks who would otherwise go without. For people who cannot pick up pre-packaged food, deliveries are being made. These Day Programs are to staying socially connected with participants to ensure that they aren’t completely isolated. As much as possible, participants are encouraged to call in for support and to stay connected with the program staff via Facebook.
Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre (OPC) – The offices of OPC are closed for counselling sessions. Counselling is now provided via telephone and video conferencing.
Cornerstone Housing for Women – Cornerstone is working closely with a coalition of shelter providers, including The Mission, Salvation Army, Shepherds of Good Hope and Ottawa Inner City Health, the City of Ottawa and local hospitals, to ensure a coordinated effort in addressing the needs of the homeless population in Ottawa. Strict COVID-19 protocols are in place at Cornerstone to ensure the health and safety of all residents, clients and staff. Cornerstone is considered an essential service and will remain fully operational.
To view the Community Ministries response to the Covid-19 crisis, please visit here
Posted March 31, 2020
We are all facing the challenge of COVID-19 together. It is affecting everyone and especially the most vulnerable in our community – people suffering from poverty, food insecurity, homelessness and mental health issues. The staff of our five community ministries are working hard to serve so many people by providing 200 + food packages every day as well as counselling support and social connection through telephone, Facebook and other electronic options.
Day Programs (Centre 454, St Luke’s Table and The Well) – Within the day programs, the reality of social distancing has required significant changes in services. All Social recreation programs have been suspended. Centre 454’s Day Program is not operating; however staff have been redeployed to the other ministries. At St Luke’s Table and The Well, the focus has turned to providing food security and ensuring meals are available to folks who would otherwise go without. For people who cannot pick up pre-packaged food, deliveries are being made. These Day Programs are to staying socially connected with participants to ensure that they aren’t completely isolated. As much as possible, participants are encouraged to call in for support and to stay connected with the program staff via Facebook.
Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre (OPC) – The offices of OPC are closed for counselling sessions. Counselling is now provided via telephone and video conferencing.
Cornerstone Housing for Women – Cornerstone is working closely with a coalition of shelter providers, including The Mission, Salvation Army, Shepherds of Good Hope and Ottawa Inner City Health, the City of Ottawa and local hospitals, to ensure a coordinated effort in addressing the needs of the homeless population in Ottawa. Strict COVID-19 protocols are in place at Cornerstone to ensure the health and safety of all residents, clients and staff. Cornerstone is considered an essential service and will remain fully operational.
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