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the frontline
Siloam Mission Summer 2015
Changing lives for over 25 years
Annual Breakfast
Setting this year’s Siloam Mission Annual
Breakfast in the Canadian Museum for
Human Rights brought into sharp focus
why we do what we do – compassion
and community. Emceed by 103 Virgin’s
Pamela Roz, 300+ people enjoyed
the banquet sponsored by Manitoba
Pork while learning the many ways we
your contributions provide dignity and
opportunity beyond providing meals.
Siloam Board member, Dr. David Neale
opened with grace while harpist, Sheila
Grystsky, provided music. Presentations
by Directors Mike Beauregard and
Judy Richichi brought client stories to
life and illustrated both milestones and
challenges. Thanks to all. Learn more
about what we do: www.siloam.ca
Guests learn about our programs and services.
Breakfas
t guests
arriving
at the CM
HR.
Siloam Mission is a connecting
point between the compassionate
and Winnipeg’s less fortunate.
“Now He who supplies seed to the
sower and bread for food will supply
and multiply your seed for sowing
and increase the harvest of your
righteousness; ”
– 2 Corinthians 9:10
Add your voice to
the conversation on
homelessness and poverty.
Connect with us online!
RunEdRun
Marathoner Ed Toews recently completed
his 6th run in his 20 marathons in
15 Months challenge. The Manitoba
Marathon means a lot. “I look forward to
every marathon, but this one is special. It
is my home marathon ... they appreciate
my goal to raise money for such a worthy
organization.” To date, Ed has raised an
inspiring $6078.81 for Siloam. Read his
blog at www.runedrun.com and watch
our Facebook updates. Support Ed at
www.siloam.ca/donate/
Pushing the Limits
If you see strongman and Siloam volunteer,
Rob Kmet, pushing his car, don’t worry –
he’s training for a Guinness World Record in
support of Siloam Mission. Rob’s Push For
Change 2015 takes place at Gimli Raceway,
July 31. To date, Rob has raised $3,860
and a donor has offered to match for up
to $12,500! Visit www.facebook.com/
pushforchange2015
Shop4Siloam
The number of meals we serve is up
8% this year so it’s a constant challenge
meeting this demand. Thanks to Sobeys–
Sage Creek, Realty Executives First
Choice, and CHVN, and our team of
dedicated volunteers for making the June
Shop4Siloam so successful. Special
inspiration came when young Nathaniel
Huebert donated his savings to “bring
hope to others.” Shop4Siloam raised
1384lbs of food, 40lbs. of personal
hygiene items, and $362.
Thank you, Winnipeg!
Sidekick Road Trip
Our ‘Sidekick Program’ matches clients with compatible volunteers.
The first pair, Lorna and Pat, have now been joined by six more
partnerships. Recently this duo embarked on an epic journey to Lorna’s
home community to visit Sagkeeng’s Turtle Lodge. For both, this
profound experience included “…. Grandmothers and Elders speaking
and teaching, healing ceremonies with a special focus on families, and
young women and men participating in rites of passage which we all
celebrated.” These two show us the value of building community.
Seeing the BIGGER Picture
Spending time in the Drop In gives staff member,
Frank Klassen an opportunity to get to know our
guests. “Guests volunteer alongside us with joy
because they receive and want to give back.” It
also gave Frank a personal glimpse of how we can
best help. Many desperately need new underwear,
especially at this time of year. Others need steeltoed boots to be eligible for construction work.
Check out our Urgent Needs:
www.siloam.ca/get-involved/fill-a-need/
Volunteer Appreciation
Siloam is able to do what it does because of our amazing 8000+ volunteers. We
celebrate their tremendous contribution with our annual Volunteer Appreciation
event. In May, 700 guests enjoyed a fun evening and delicious meal sponsored by
Danny’s Whole Hog. Their 80,000+ volunteer hours equate to more than 60 staff
positions, allowing us to offer many programs and services while being careful
stewards. Thanks you, volunteers!!
ON THE
FRINGE
Featured
Volunteer
A donation sorting volunteer since
October 2013, Carla helps organize
socks, soaps and other items for our
Clothing Room. Carla loves to stay
busy and jokes she is now a sock
expert. A valued member of our vibrant
community, Carla concurs, “They treat
me like a queen!”
Come share your passion too:
https://www.siloam.ca/volunteer/
At the 2015 Fringe Festival Siloam Mission collaborated with Louis
Riel School Division and Aboriginal Youth Opportunities, to present
a children’s play, Blink’s Garden. We are thrilled to be a part of this
unique, positive message about community, connection, and diversity.
Five Hole
For Food
Creative Touch
An oasis of creativity and healing,
Siloam’s art room showcases our
guests’ incredible work. Enthusiastic
volunteer, artist Willow Wolfe,
presented a donation of high quality
brushes on behalf of the Princeton
Artist Brush Co. Learn about Willow
at http://willowwolfe.ca/ Tour and
support art at SIloam: 204.956.4344
Royal Sports hosted 80 ball hockey players
and 200 guests for the 6th annual Five Hole
For Food. The first game pitted the Boys and
Girls Club, with Mayor Bowan, against the
Winnipeg Police. Jets mascot, Mick E. Moose,
and Olympic Medalist Janine Stephens, also
dropped by. Thanks for food, music and prizes
by sponsors London Drugs -St. Vital Centre,
Boston Pizza, Manitoba Pork, CitiFM, and the Round Table. Thanks also to
CHVN for its support. Says founder Richard Loat, “Our partnership with Siloam
Mission means donations are reaching the people who need it most.”
Save the Dates
PMI Manitoba Golf Classic 2015 in support of Siloam
Mission – Sept 17, 2015. Contact [email protected]
Open House
Sept. 12, 2015 • 9:00am-12:00pm
How much do you know about
homelessness in Winnipeg? Come for a tour.
RSVP [email protected]
Community at Work
Feast with Friends: Partner
for Change, Manitoba Pork
invited us to celebrate with
them at their AGM banquet.
Tackling Hunger: Nine
well-known icons of Manitoba
football brought their A-game
to Siloam’s breakfast service.
Cool it!: The IMPACT Team
handed out Popsicles before
supper to beat the heat.
Full Up!: Linden Christian
School choose to do a project
about homelessness to raise
awareness and fill a van of
clothes for Siloam.
Pizza Hotline raised at the 2nd
Annual 90’s Tribute Show.
Happy Hygiene: A wonderful
group from LDS brought 2.5
pallets of personal hygiene
items along with clothes and
food.
In the Bag: Rachel brought
in 200 bagged lunches from
a group at the Globetrotter
game.
Good Eats: College Beliveau
generously donated healthy
lunches to Siloam.
Summer Feast: Guests in
our Drop In enjoyed a special
Summer Feast with live music,
amazing food and teachings in
honor of Aboriginal Culture!
Help from Home: The Home
Depot Canada Foundation
presented a grant to Exit Up! in
support of renovations in the
kitchen at The Madison.
Stitched with Love:
Steinbach’s Heartland Quilters
provided 17 handmade quilts
for Siloam.
Warm Hearts: The CO-OP
donated over 200 sweat shirts
for our clothing room.
911 Rescue: Local 911
President, Ryan, presented a
wonderful donation on behalf
of the 325+ Paramedics and
the 325+ paramedics helping
our community!
On Call: Denny from CPR
Repair dropped off over 100
refurbished cell phones to help
Siloam guests stay safe.
Pearly Whites: Freedom 55
Financial’s Jackie Carriere and
South Pointe Dental’s Dr. Mitani
presented a generous donation
to help with our demand of
400+ toothbrushes a month!
Collective Compassion:
GeoManitoba presented a
generous donation raised from
their 4th Annual Shore Lunch
and Auction.
Future in Focus: MTS Future
First! Selected Exit Up! as one
of the 10 youth programs to
receive a Future First Grant!
Birthday Wishes: Morley
encouraged guests to her
birthday party to make
donations to Siloam!
Canoe-tipping: Celebrating
Nation Good Turn Week, the
Manitoba Council of Scouts
Canada delivered four canoes
filled with essential food and
items.
Crafting Care: Origami
Owls’ Renee Kudor hosted
a Jewelry Bar®! In support
of Siloam Mission at the Air
Canada Centre.
Just Us Girls: Manny,
Chelsea, Kaitlyn and the
ladies of Addition Elle donate
women’s clothing, footwear
and jewelry on a regular basis.
Hope Starts with a Meal:
Welcome Cummins Western
Canada as partner in our
Sponsor the Meal Program.
Cozy Hugs: A very secial
gentleman donated four cases
of sweat shirts!
Sharing Community
Spirit: The Manitoba Islamic
Association celebrated
Ramadan by raising funds and
awareness for Siloam Mission.
Perfect Pizza: Clint Chaboyer,
Daniel Legrand, Chris Miller,
and Jeff Bromley presented
a donation and pizzas from
Team Spirit: The Round Table
sponsored downtown youth
teams to play in the Five Hole
for Food event.
From the Heart: Tessa
celebrated her 8th birthday
with beautiful hand-crafted
card containing collective
donation from friends and
family.
Blanket Dance: Siloam
Mission’s Exit Up! Coordinator,
Kevin Korocil recently donated
a beautiful Star blanket to
the Families First Foundation
in support of the “Blanket
Dance for the Families First
Foundation for Missing and
Murdered Indigenous Women
and Girls” event.
Above and Beyond: Partner
for Hope, Sisler High School,
sponsored a meal as well as
fund-raised for new health care
equipment and thousands of
hygiene items.
Marking a Milestone: Gary
celebrated his 60th birthday
with a party in support of
Siloam Mission.
Message from the Executive Director
I love driving through rural Manitoba in
the summer, enjoying farmers’ fields
in full bloom and wide-open prairie
horizons. This expansiveness, and the
promised harvest, speak to God’s might
and generosity. These crops will feed us.
They are the backbone of our society.
These are the labours of some the
province’s most hardworking people.
When it comes to ending homelessness
and poverty in Manitoba, we can learn
from our farmers.
They are never guaranteed a good crop
at the end of the year. They must spend
huge amounts of upfront capital, human
resources and time readying fields,
seeding, growing and harvesting. They
must guard against pests, constantly
monitor soil nutrients, and try protect
against damage from our fickle climate.
Year after year, our farmers persevere,
passionate for the harvest and the
bounty it brings to the community.
So how does this inform the issue of
homelessness?
We know what a good harvest looks
like – people housed and moving toward
self-sustainable lifestyles that improve
their life and contribute to our economy.
We need to undertake the risk and invest
significant resources upfront to plant the
seeds and grow the crop.
Just like farmers plant different crops
in different fields, we need to invest in
multiple solutions at the same time. We
need transitional housing with supports
for those ready to move forward with
a helping hand. We need permanent
housing with supports for those
chronically homeless and not ready
to live on their own due of underlying
addiction of mental health issues.
We need to invest in making sure our
children aging out of foster care are
prepared for whatever life throws their
way rather than just graduating them to
the streets when they turn 18.
Summertime also drives home the
harsh realities for those who cope with
homelessness day in and day out.
Farmers know that summer weather
has its own risks for any crop. It takes
constant diligence to make sure the crop
is safe and can continue to grow.
Just because the chill of winter is gone
we cannot assume that, at least for this
brief season, somehow life is easier.
Many of our guests will tell you in some
ways it’s tougher. It’s impossible to
escape the heat blasting up from the
sidewalks. City buildings magnify the
humidity. Pummeled by the relentless
Camping at St Malo
Fifty field-trippers joined our Transition Services for an overnight
excursion to St. Malo. Clients, Madison residents, volunteers,
and staff enjoyed s’mores, volleyball, canoeing, archery, and
board games. One participant told us “We worked, played, and
relaxed as one group, building relationships one human being
to another.” Learn more about Transition services:
www.siloam.ca/programs-and-services/transition-services/
sun, it’s easy to overheat and severely
dehydrate. Rain may temporarily relieve
the air but it soaks through precious
footwear. Combined with sweat and the
stress of constantly walking, standing
and poor access to hygiene, health
issues get worse. Biting insects take
their toll.
Summer is no more a vacation for those
experiencing homelessness than it is
for farmers. The need is still great. The
work still goes on. And the harvest still
depends on it. We see the seeds of
compassion growing and together we
can ensure a better harvest.
Our province was built by hard-working
farmers. Let’s honour their legacy by
making it a great place to live and work
for all.
Floyd Perras – Executive Director
Top 5 Summer
Urgent Needs!
1. Runners
2. Steel-toed Work Boots
3. Underwear
4. Water
5. Toiletries
Save the Date
Fairmont Winnipeg will host the Hospitality for the
Homeless Bike Ride on September 19th in support of
Siloam Mission. http://hospitalityforthehomeless.ca/
Sponsor The Meal Program
Champion for Change
Alina Schumacher of
Schumacher Realty Ltd
Ceridian Cares
Credit Union Central of
Manitoba
Downtown Winnipeg Biz
Pearlvision
Subway Restaurants
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 and Safety
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 Pork Council
Manitoba Telecom
Services Inc.
Midtown Ford
Qualico
Rogers Digital Media –
Radio – 92 CITI FM/102.3
CLEAR FM
Sargent Blue Jeans
Warkentin Investments
Partner for Dignity
Cargill Limited
CIBC
Johnson Waste Management
Manitoba Used Car Dealers
Association
Mechanical Contractors
Association of Manitoba
RBC Convention Centre –
Winnipeg
RBC Foundation
Regehr’s Printing Ltd
Shona Goulden and John
Scappaticci with Realty
Executives First Choice
Confidence Management
Partner for Courage
CHVN Radio
Dillon Consulting
Enterprise Rental Car
Intact Insurance
Manitoba Shingling
Contractors Association
Maple Leaf Foods
Minhas Family
Red River Co-op
Shaw Communications Ltd
Vickar Auto Group
Partner for Hope
ASIS
BDO
Bison Transport
Bold Innovation group
CANASA
Central Canadian Structures
Central Church of Christ
Charleswood Roofing
Concrete Restoration
Cr8atery Gallery and Studio
Crystal Springs Colony
Cummins Western Canada
DeckWorks
Desjardins Financial Security
Investments Inc
Emergent Bio Solutions
(Cangene)
Empire Masonic Lodge
No 127
Fabutan
Garry Parkes and Associates
Gorp Clean Energy Bar
Green Bros/Winnipeg Plow
Hewlett Packard
IBAM
ICUC Moderation Services
Lakeview Insurance/
Robertson Hall
Manitoba Homebuilders
Association
Manitoba Public Insurance
Meyers Brother’s Trucking
Mr Lube, Husaro Enterprises
MTS Lunch for Hope
Norampac
Oak Bluff Colony
Olive Garden Polo Park
Olive Garden Regent
Pacific Community
Methodist Church
Payne Transportation
Platinum Jets Inc.
Royal Bank of Canada
Shoal Lake Baptist Church
Sisler High School
Sri Saytha Sai
Stalwart Appliances
St Andrew’s River Heights
United Church
ST. Pauls High School
St Thomas Angilcan Church
Steinbach Credit Union
Super Auto Centres
Suzanne Mariani – RE/MAX
Professionals
Teshmont Consultant
Toogood Marketing
The Fairmont Winnipeg
The Kaushal Family
The Delawri Group
Vitality Integrative Medicine
Wescan
Winmar Restoration
Winnipeg Kia
Zurich
Safari Club International
Reflections Dental
Western Construction
Services
Willow Wolfe