Mission Services of London
4-797 York Street N5W 6A8 London, ON, Canada

#ThrowbackThursday to the Great Balloon Lift of London in support of Mission Service of London! We were so thrilled to stumble across this 1983 ad in The London Free Press. Does anyone remember this Canada Day event? #MSL70Years

Following an impactful career of 30 years, Gordon Russell is set to retire from his position as Director of Shelters on June 30th, 2021. Over the last three decades, Gordon has helped countless individuals and families along their journeys towards stable housing, supportive community, and hope for the future. As of June 7th, 2021, Mike Toth will assume the role of Director of Shelters, providing leadership to both Men’s Mission and Rotholme Family Shelter. All of us at Missio...n Services of London thank Gordon for his faithful service for the benefit of neighbours in need and for the outstanding contributions he has made to the London, ON homelessness prevention efforts over the years. We wish Gordon all the very best with his retirement, and we extend a warm welcome to Mike as he begins a new position. You can hear from Gordon and Mike in the story linked below! See more

Can you help? Men's Mission is currently running low on snacks for the men staying in shelter. If you can help provide food items like those listed in the image below, we would be incredibly appreciative of your assistance and generosity! Please be in touch with Elaine Keller at [email protected] or 519-433-2807 ext. 2109 to arrange a safe drop-off. Thank you so much for helping to nourish neighbours in need!

Have you voted yet? Vote for your favourite throwback photo to feature on special edition note cards to celebrate Mission Services of London's 70th anniversary! The contest closes on May 14th so you have until this Friday to cast your vote! Check out the post below for details #MSL70Years

The Rotholme Family Shelter kitchen has been busy preparing a delicious and hearty meal for Mother's Day! We hope all moms and mother-figures enjoy their special day!

Thank you St. Joseph's Health Care London Division of General Surgery and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) for your wonderful $5,000 gift to Scan Away Hunger! This gift will go a long way toward providing nourishing meals for neighbours in need this Christmas season and beyond. Thank you so much for your generous support!

Sending out a big thank you to Kindness Above Everything for their wonderful donation of 50 pairs of winter boots! These warm, sturdy boots will make such a difference for many neighbours in need this cold winter. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

Only two weeks left to Scan Away Hunger! You can donate a meal by adding $3.11 to your bill at Metro, Mission Store, Remark, Sunripe, valu-mart, and Wok Box!

This Christmas season, Drewlo Holdings challenged the London community to match their $110,000 donation to provide 24/7 addiction treatment and after-hours support for men seeking sobriety at Quintin Warner House. Today, we are thrilled to announce that the community has raised over $120,000 in response to this matching challenge! Together with the donation from Drewlo Holdings, this means more than $230,000 will have a remarkable impact on the lives of men seeking sobriety at QWH! Thank you ever so much! To learn more about the Christmas Matching Challenge or to make a donation, please visit: missionservices.ca/matchingchallenge.

Thank you, General Dynamics Land Systems Canada, for your generous $15,000 donation to Scan Away Hunger! That's over 4,800 meals for neighbours in need. We couldn't be more grateful for your long-time partnership and the compassion you extend to those experiencing homelessness and hunger in our community.

"You're never in a spot where you can't call somebody, and that's something Quintin Warner House offers year-round." In this video, Charlie, Greg, and John share their experiences of overcoming addiction with the help of Quintin Warner House and its Annex Program which offers transitional housing to graduates. The video premiered at our Fall Banquet & Silent Auction on Nov. 12 and is now available on our Youtube channel linked below

It's almost here... in just three weeks, we'll be hosting our annual Fall Banquet & Silent Auction to raise funds for treatment and aftercare programs for men overcoming addiction at Quintin Warner House. Don't forget to purchase your tickets and join us for this powerful evening featuring a live performance by Sarah Smith Music, a silent auction full of incredible items, and an inspirational talk from Guy Felicella Consulting who spent 30 years in addiction. Tickets available at www.mslfallbanquet.eventbrite.ca

A big thank you goes out to everyone who attended and supported last night's Fall Banquet & Silent Auction! You have each made a meaningful difference in the lives of men who are working to overcome addiction at Quintin Warner House. A special thank you to Guy Felicella Consulting for opening up to us and sharing your story of hope and human connection. You inspired, motivated, and touched many lives last night, and we are sure that the impact will carry on for many years to come.

The Fall Banquet & Silent Auction is tomorrow! While ticket sales have now closed online, you can still place an order today by calling Mackenzie Warren at 519-433-2807 ext. 2134. We're looking forward to virtually connecting with you tomorrow evening!

Have you started planning your meal for the Scan Away Hunger Virtual Cooking Contest? Our winners will receive a $50 restaurant gift card and their main dishes will be served for neighbours in need at our branches including Men's Mission, Rotholme Family Shelter, and Quintin Warner House. Start filling your online shopping carts and be sure to enter by Oct. 27th! Please share with the children and youth in your life - contest is open to those age 8-17 in London and area!

We are so thankful for the folks at Caring Canadians Society for donating pillows, blankets, and linens for families staying at Rotholme Family Shelter and men overcoming addiction at Quintin Warner House. Thank you for always offering a helping hand and caring for those in need in our community!

Join us for the 2020 Fall Banquet & Silent Auction to hear a powerful story from a great inspirational speaker, bid in a silent auction with fantastic items, and raise funds to provide treatment and aftercare programs for men overcoming addiction in your community. Purchase your tickets today at www.mslfallbanquet.eventbrite.ca!

We are very grateful for our friends at Caring Canadians Society who donated lots and lots of turkey legs for neighbours in need this Thanksgiving!

We're hiring Quintin Warner House is looking for an Addiction Counsellor for a full-time 3-month contract (subject to extension). If you have a passion for helping others with a background in case management and rehabilitation counselling, we want to meet you! Be sure to check out the job description through the link below and apply by Nov. 1st!

"My hope is to inspire others that no matter how far you've fallen or no matter where you are in your life, there's always hope. We do recover and we do get better". Guy Felicella spent 30 years in addiction, dying and being brought back to life six times. On November 12, he shares his story of substance use, addiction treatment, and recovery as our Inspirational Speaker at the 2020 Fall Banquet & Silent Auction. Proceeds from the event support addiction treatment programs and aftercare at Quintin Warner House which offers a safe and secure place for men to overcome addiction. Join us for this meaningful evening by purchasing your tickets at www.mslfallbanquet.eventbrite.ca.

Thank you to all those who helped raise $80,000 in the London Chapter of Hockey Helps the Homeless! These funds will provide important services for people experiencing homelessness in the London area. You did it, game changers!

Congratulations to Tepperman's on your well-deserved win of the London Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business Achievement Award in the Corporate Social Responsibility category! Our very own Mission Store is honoured to have been nominated for this award and is proud to be part of the #LdnOnt social enterprise community!

Have you purchased your Fall Banquet & Silent Auction tickets yet? Visit the event page today to place your order, and be sure to join us for another meaningful and inspirational evening on Nov. 12!

You have ONE more week to "play" in the Hockey Helps the Homeless Canada Life Cup! Your donation will provide life-changing services to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in our London community. This includes the Prevention of Homelessness Among Families program at Rotholme Family Shelter that helps families avoid emergency shelter, secure stable housing, and maintain it for the long-term. Use the link below to donate to the Mission Services of London team today!

Drum roll, please... Sarah Smith Music will be performing live at our virtual Fall Banquet & Silent Auction on Nov. 12th! If you love music full of passion and singalong melodies, get your tickets today at www.mslfallbanquet.eventbrite.ca! Funds from the event will help provide treatment and aftercare for men overcoming addiction at Quintin Warner House. We hope you will join us for this impactful evening! https://www.sarahsmithmusic.com/

This year, proceeds from our Fall Banquet & Silent Auction provide treatment and aftercare for men overcoming addiction at Quintin Warner House. To learn more about the powerful impact of Quintin Warner House, view the video below to listen to three men tell their stories and share their experiences with the House. To find out more about the Fall Banquet and how you can purchase your tickets, visit www.mslfallbanquet.eventbrite.ca!

Can you plan a nourishing meal for 10 people with a budget of $31.11? Help us kick off the 2020 Scan Away Hunger campaign with a virtual cooking contest for ages 8-17! All you have to do is design a meal plan within budget, send it over to us by the deadline, and you can win a $50 restaurant gift card and the opportunity to have your main dish served for neighbours in need at one of our branches! View the link below for details including how to enter and contest rules! https://bit.ly/3lV0R3v

A big thank you goes out to all who were able to join us virtually earlier this week for our Annual General Meeting. It was wonderful to connect with you to celebrate the past year and highlight the important work Streetscape - this year's featured branch. To learn more about Streetscape, hear from our Executive Director and Board President, and see the year in review including stories, pictures, stats and more, please visit missionservices.ca/impact/finances

Today is the final day of the Hockey Helps the Homeless Canada Life Cup! Help us reach our $5,000 goal (we're at 70%!) to support vital programs in London that provide services to neighbours experiencing homelessness. Check out the link below to donate and to learn about about the Canada Life Cup!

Only two weeks left to participate in the Hockey Helps the Homeless Canada Life Cup! Your donation will support essential local programs that help people experiencing homelessness in our community. This includes the Prevention of Homelessness Among Families program at Rotholme Family Shelter which assists families with avoiding emergency shelter, finding and securing stable housing, and maintaining it for the long term. View our Canada Life Cup team page below!

Recovery & Resilience | 2020: A Conversation With Our Recovery Community is only two weeks away! On Sept. 29, you can join a conversation with members of our local recovery community as they share their journey and how they are living a life of recovery in 2020. View the web page below to learn more and RSVP today!

While you can't hit the ice this year, you can still make a difference. Donate to the Mission Services of London team in the Hockey Helps the Homeless Canada Life Cup! Your donation will support London charities that provide important services for people experiencing homelessness in our community, including the Prevention of Homelessness Among Families program at Rotholme Family Shelter. Check out the link below to learn more and give today!

September is Recovery Month. At Mission Services, we know that addiction treatment programs like Quintin Warner House help people on their journey toward sobriety and living a life of wellness, both physically and emotionally. This November, Inspirational Speaker Guy Felicella will be joining us at the Fall Banquet & Silent Auction to share his lived experience with substance use, addiction treatment, and recovery. Please join us for this impactful evening. Proceeds from the event will provide treatment and aftercare for men overcoming addictions at Quintin Warner House. To purchase tickets, visit www.mslfallbanquet.eventbrite.ca

As Mission Services of London's addiction treatment branch, Quintin Warner House provides a safe and secure place for men to overcome addictions on their journey toward recovery. On Sept. 29th, you can join a conversation with impactful people in our community who are living recovery in 2020 as part of the Recovery & Resilience | 2020: A Conversation With Our Recovery Community event. Visit the link below to learn more, and be sure to RSVP on the Facebook event page!

We're playing in The Hockey Helps the Homeless Canada Life Cup, a virtual fundraiser for programs that help people experiencing homelessness. Donations made to London teams stay in London and support programs offered by Mission Services of London, Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness in London (Official), and Merrymount Family Support & Crisis Centre. Use the link below to donate today and help provide services to vulnerable men, women, and children in our community.

Join Mission Services of London for our annual Fall Banquet & Silent Auction on November 12, 2020. This year, proceeds from the virtual event provide treatment and aftercare for men overcoming addiction at Quintin Warner House. Find more info and purchase tickets at www.mslfallbanquet.eventbrite.ca

One of the best parts of Kristy’s job as a Resident Care Worker at Rotholme Family Shelter is the supportive team that surrounds her each day. I work with the best team I’ve ever worked with in my life. I’m supported by my staff team, I’m supported by [my supervisor], I never feel like I’m making a decision by myself. I feel like the women and men who work here are exceptional. If you’re looking for a new role in an encouraging work environment, a Resident Care Worker position at Mission Services could be right for you! Apply today: missionservices.ca/job/resident-care-workers-casual-relief-4

Are you "playing" in The Canada Life Cup? Join our virtual Hockey Helps the Homeless team and help raise funds for the Prevention of Homelessness Among Families (PHAF) program at Rotholme Family Shelter! Through PHAF, we help families avoid emergency shelter, find and secure stable housing, and maintain it for the long-term. Use the link below to learn more about The Canada Life Cup and how you can join the Mission Services team today!

Did you miss Fill Up the Bus yesterday? You can still donate school supplies for children in need by getting in touch with Elaine at [email protected] or 519-433-2807 ext. 2109 to arrange a drop-off appointment, or you can make a financial donation at missionservices.ca/give-online to help us purchase needed items. Thank you again to everyone who has donated! Check out the video below by CTV London for some captured moments of yesterday's event.

You did it! Yesterday, our generous London community filled up the bus with school supplies for children at Rotholme Family Shelter. There is no doubt that your donations will go a long way in preparing children in need to begin school this fall. Thank you for making a difference!

Fill Up the Bus is TODAY! Join us between 12 pm 5 pm in the Mission Store parking lot to donate school supplies for children in need! Visit our website for info and please remember to follow the curbside drop-off instructions: 1. Enter into the parking lot from Rectory St. and head toward the Mission Store 2. Park in the dedicated parking spots. Staff will be present to provide directions and point you towards the proper spots. 3. Once parked, remove the donations from you...r car and place them into the bin located in front of your parking spot. 4. Exit the parking lot onto York St. We hope to see you soon! missionservices.ca/events/fill-up-the-bus See more

Fill Up the Bus is TOMORROW from 12 pm 5 pm in the Mission Store parking lot. By donating school supplies, you can help the children at Rotholme Family Shelter feel confident and prepared on their first day of school. Not sure what to bring? High need items include backpacks, reusable food and drink containers, lunch bags, gym shoes, child-size face masks, and travel-size hand sanitizer! For more info, visit: missionservices.ca/events/fill-up-the-bus

Are you thinking about applying to our open Resident Care Worker position? We asked Kristy, a long-time Resident Care Worker at Rotholme Family Shelter, what she would say to someone considering an application. I would absolutely say it would change somebody’s life in a positive way this is a job where you can give back every day. If you’re looking for a new opportunity to give back your community and make a difference in the lives of people in need, apply to be a Resident Care Worker today! For more info, visit: missionservices.ca/job/resident-care-workers-casual-relief-4

Do you have an unused laptop laying around your house? Please consider donating it to our Streetscape outreach program that assists people experiencing homelessness and poverty in London. To donate, reach out to Elaine at [email protected] or 519-433-2807 ext. 2109 to schedule a physically distanced drop-off. Thank you for your generosity!

While Hockey Helps the Homeless can't hit the ice this year, they've launched The Canada Life Cup, a virtual fundraiser for programs that provide support for neighbours in need, including the Prevention of Homelessness Among Families program at Rotholme Family Shelter. You can help by joining or donating to the Mission Services of London team! As an awesome perk, fundraisers are rewarded with various top tier prizes! Learn more at the link below: