Siloam Spring 2016

Like many Winnipeggers, spring is
my favorite time of year. The long cold
winter has given way to slushy streets.
We have taken off the layers of clothing,
scarves, mittens, toques and boots
to feel the warm breeze of spring. We
are even witnessing the signs of life,
gently poking their head through the
still cool soil.
Spring is a glorious time of the year
when there are bursts of energy and
hope. The stark white winter gives way
to the riotous colours of greens and
reds and blues and yellow. As Robin
Williams said: “Spring is nature’s way
of saying – Let’s Party!”
Spring is also the time of year when we
at Siloam Mission look forward to what
could be in the days to come. We are
really excited about our new capacity
building project. If you have passed our
building on Princess just before meal
times, you will have inevitably seen
long lines made up of our community
members waiting to get into the
building. The problem is that we have
around 500 individuals who come
for each meal, and only 140 places
at the tables. Those outside have to
wait until others finish their meal and
leave before they can enter. Because
this is Winnipeg, on many days those
waiting have to endure bitterly cold
temperatures and wind in the winter
or searing heat in the summer. Our
refurbishing of 303 Stanley (building
directly behind our present Mission) will
allow us to seat everyone at the same
time. No one will need to stand in the
cold or the heat.
In addition, to the exciting changes to
303 Stanley we are also going to build
a link between our buildings. Currently
our emergency shelter is filled to
capacity each night. Every day we are
forced to turn away men and women
who have no safe place to sleep. One
of the main functions of “the link” will
be to allow us to have more beds for
all our patrons. We are hopeful, this will
allow us never to have to say to those in
need – “Sorry we have no more beds.”
The final piece of this exciting venture
is that we will be also able to add more
supportive housing. This will allow our
community members to move out of
the emergency shelter into their own
room – a place to call home.
Sunova
Credit Union
Thanks to your votes, we have won the
Sunova Golf Classic Sponsorship! This
great fund raising opportunity takes
place on Friday June 10th @ Selkirk
Golf and Country Club. For more info
or to register visit Sunovacu.ca
We save & more importantly YOU SAVE. By signing
up you save on postage & cheques while reducing
Siloam’s administration costs. You will also provide
us with a reliable source of funding. Sign up now at
siloam.ca/donate
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Backpacks
Coffee
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Sugar: white and brown
Cereal
Artificial Sweetener
Sponsor The Meal Program
Each spring, God gives us the gift
of new life, but with that comes an
expectation the good steward will tend
and care for what He has given. God
has given Siloam Mission a vision of the
harvest to come and He expects us to
be good stewards in tending and caring
for His Children.
Our hope is that we can provide a
place where no one has to stand in the
cold, where everyone who needs a safe
place to sleep has one and that each of
our community members has a place
they can call home. Please pray with
me as we move forward
Dr. Garry Corbett
Chief Executive Officer
Siloam Mission
Did you know?
Did you know that 15% of the
clients seen in the Saul Sair Health
Centre are seniors?
Champion for Change
Alina Schumacher of
Schumacher Realty Ltd
Credit Union Central of
Manitoba
Downtown Winnipeg Biz
Lindenwood Chiropractic
Centres
Pearlvision
Subway Restaurants
U of M Faculty of Agricuture
Gold Partner for Change
Danny’s Whole Hog BBQ
& Smokehouse
Lowe Mechanical
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Partner for Change
Bell Media Radio Winnipeg
– BOB 99.9/ Virgin 103.1/
1290 Sports
Bison Fire Protection
Boeing
Corus Radio Winnipeg –
680 CJOB
CTV Television Inc.
DMS Industrial Constructors
Genstar Development
Company
Global Winnipeg
Integrity Painting and
Decorating
Jim Pattison Media Group
FAB 94.3 & QX104
Manitoba Telecom
Services Inc.
Manitoba Pork Council
Manitoba Heroes
Midtown Ford
Rogers Digital Media – Radio
– 92 CITI FM/KISS 102.3
Sargent Blue Jeans
Warkentin Investments
Qualico
Partner for Dignity
Cargill Limited
CIBC
Dilawri’s CROWN Auto Group
Emergent BioSolutions
Johnson Waste Management
Manitoba Used Car Dealers
Association
Mechanical Contractors
Association of Manitoba
RBC Convention Centre –
Winnipeg
Red River Co-op
Regehr’s Printing Ltd
Realty Executives First Choice
Wescan Electrical
The Fairmont
Vickar Auto Group
Partner for Courage
Assiniboine Medical Clinic
Auto Gallery
CHVN Radio
Dillon Consulting
Intact Insurance
J-B Morrow Venture
Maple Leaf Foods
MD Financial Management
Meyer Bros Trucking
Shaw Communications Ltd
Partner for Hope
Abalon Foundation
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an eternal inheritance, held in reserve in heaven, that will never fade or fail.”
— I Peter 1:3
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Siloam Mission Spring 2016
Changing lives for over 25 years
Businesses who sponsor meals
and volunteer as a staff
ASIS
Bison Transport
CANASA
Central Canadian Structures
Central Church of Christ
Charleswood Roofing
Cinq et Sept Social Club
Concrete Restoration
Confidence Management
Crystal Springs Colony
Cummins Western Canada
DeckWorks
Desjardins Financial Security
Investments Inc
Empire Masonic Lodge
No 127
Fabutan
Garry Parks and Associates
Gorp Clean Energy Bar
Graphic Packaging
International
IBAM
ICUC Moderation Services
ImagineIt Resources
Lake View Insurance
Manitoba Hydro Safety
Committee
Manitoba Islamic Association
Manitoba Home Builders
Association
Manitoba Public Insurance
Manitoba Shingling
Contractors
Mike Love
Mound Farm Supply
Mr Lube, Husaro Enterprise
MTS Lunch for Hope
Norampac
Oak Bluff Colony
Olive Garden Polo Park
Olive Garden Regent
Payne Transportation
Platinum Jets Inc
Quick Therm Insulation
Solutions
Royal Bank of Canada
Reflections Dental
RE/MAX Performance –
Suzanne Mariani
Shoal Lake Baptist Church
Sisler High School
Sri Saytha Sai
St Andrew’s River Heights
United Church
ST. Pauls High School
St. Thomas Anglican Church
South Beach Casino
Stalwart Appliances
Steinbach Credit Union
Super Auto Centres
Taylor Financial Solutions
Teshmont Consultants
Toogood Marketing
Towers Realty
United Nova
Vitality Integrative Medicine
Winmar Restoration
Western Construction
Services
Westjet
Willow Wolfe
Winnipeg Kia
Winnipeg Honda
Windeck
Easter – A Time of Hope
With the help the Manitoba Real Estate Association (sponsor) and a very dedicated
team of volunteers, we were able to provide an incredible Easter feast to 950
members of our Siloam community. Meanwhile Chef Ryan and his staff along with a
lovely group of volunteers were able to serve a fabulous Easter lunch to our residents
at The Madison. Easter is the season for hope and your gifts make it happen. Thank
Manitoba Please know these also reflect YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK.
Peace of my heart
“Kindness is something I never had much of as
a child. I am grateful of that kindness at Siloam.
I come to this place because I know I will not
be judged. There are people here that are in my
same situation and I feel a sense of belonging. I
come to this place in peace. I will leave in peace
so that the volunteers and workers can continue
to provide the good things to the less fortunate.”
— Client
Siloam Mission is a connecting
point between the compassionate
and Winnipeg’s less fortunate.
“Love is patient and kind; love does
not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or
rude. It does not insist on its own way;
it is not irritable or resentful; it does not
rejoice at wrong doing, but rejoices with
the truth. Love bears all things, believes
all things, hopes all things, and endures
all things. Love never ends.”
– 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Add your voice to
the conversation on
homelessness and poverty.
Connect with us online!
Generous soul
Time for reflection
“I can’t imagine anyone having to live
that way.”
Those are the words of 90 year old Helen
Hiebert from Niverville. Humble Helen took
time to sew quilts for people who have to
sleep out on the streets.
If you would like to fill a need visit:
www.siloam.ca/get-involved/fill-a-need/
Say a little prayer for me
“So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and
especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” — Galatians 6:10
Spiritual care plays a huge role in our
Transition Services area. Because of
the incredible generosity of Palliser
Furniture & Casana Furniture Company
our Chaplain Ramona Pauls was able to
open the doors of a brand new chapel
and meditative space. As a spiritual
advisor and confidant, Ramona plays
a critical role for our Transition
Services Team.
By having a dedicated space, she can
have an even more positive impact on
helping people make their way out of
poverty and homelessness.
For more information visit:
www.siloam.ca/programs-and-services/spiritual-care/
Messages from God’s heart
Merci Professeure Heller et les etudiantsfuture angels of mercy from the 3rd
Year Nursing Program at Université de
Saint-Boniface for visiting our Drop-In to
talk about mental health issues and the
resources available to our guests. Mental
health issues are the most common
ailment we deal with in the Saul Sair
Health Centre. A wonderful gesture of
outreach and caring.
For more information on the Health
Centre and volunteer opportunities visit:
www.siloam.ca/programs-andservices/saul-sair-health-centre/
The art program is a very special one at Siloam. It gives many clients a release from
their daily struggles and opportunity for self-worth and entrepreneurism. Because
of donations like art supplies from Native Reflections our guests can take the time
to express themselves and sell their art.
For more information on this program and how to purchase art work:
www.siloam.ca/programs-and-services/longtin-resource-centre/
Feature Volunteers
June is a regular in the Kitchen and has
been volunteering with his church group
since 2008. Whether it’s organizing clothes
and shoes downstairs or helping in the
kitchen every week, June embraces the
opportunity to meet different people and
hear their stories.
“I am an outgoing person, love sports and
work out activities. I love meeting some
new friends from all walks of life. Siloam
Mission really cares for those experiencing
homeless. I saw dedicated people giving
up their time to serve in the community
and I wanted to be a part of it.”
After coming for a tour in 2014,
Tom knew he wanted to be part of
the Siloam Community and has been
volunteering ever since. Tom is a people
person and it didn’t take long before he
was volunteering in the Kitchen and the
Drop In, connecting with people and
serving others!
Sunny days ahead
Because of you, Siloam’s Transition
Services program (T.S) had the chance to
go on a rare field trip and spend a sunny
winter day at Birds Hill Provincial Park.
“I didn’t know they had this stuff to offer
not far from Winnipeg, It’s good to get out
of the city and get some fresh air,” Melissa
Morrisseau – T.S Client
In the front lines
Our Front Line Services Manager
Vanessa Gamblin embraced her invite
from MP Robert Falcon-Oullette to
present to a Parliamentary Budget
Committee in Ottawa. She also
appeared on National television to
talk about homelessness and poverty
in Winnipeg.
For more information on our Transition
Services program visit:
www.siloam.ca/programs-andservices/transition-services/
Reflections
Mo’ ‘Money’
Because of you Manitoba we were
able to collect $1945.00 which was
generously matched by Canadian Tire.
Big thanks to Virgin Radio Winnipeg,
TSN Radio 1290 999 BOB FM and
Auto Gallery of Winnipeg for collecting
your generous donations.
Pounding the pavement
“You get to think about other people,
instead of always thinking of yourself.
You get to give to somebody else
instead of yourself all the time. And
you get something out of it. It’s a
cool feeling!”
On your feet all day. Whether in the cold of winter or the
heat of summer, pounding the pavement takes its’ toll.
This past weekend, an amazing group of Nursing students
and instructors from Assiniboine Community College
came by to offer 2 days of foot care for our community.
Now try to imagine how good that visit must have felt!
Taking the time
Councillors Mike Pagtakhan, Jenny Gerbasi, Cindy Gilroy,
Scott Gillingham, Ross Eadie, Russ Wyatt, Jason Schreyer &
Brian Mayes from the City of Winnipeg were welcomed with
open arms for a tour of Siloam and a lunch prepared in our
kitchen! We were honoured that you took the time to learn
more about what we do!
Shop for Siloam
Connecting Point!
Because of you, February’s Shop for Siloam – Sobeys
– Kenaston location, yielded a total of 1577 lbs, cash
donations, 42 banana boxes full of food and two boxes
of hygiene items. Thank you for your generosity!
“It’s funny how I never thought life would have some
homelessness in it. Now that I’ve experienced the reality of
poverty, my appreciation for home and health is staggering.”
K. — Transition Services Client