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Continue Receiving Updates from Mission Services of London without Interruption

September 17, 2018
You may have heard about the potential Canada Post strike by the end of September. In order to continue receiving updates from Mission Services of London without interruption, please share your email address with us. You will receive electronic invitations to events, updates about the impact of your support (including inspiring stories), giving opportunities and

Healing through Healthy Connections

August 7, 2018
Quintin Warner House (QWH) is a unique program Mission Services of London (MSL) provides in the city of London and the South West Local Health Integration Network (SW LHIN) – a regional body encompassing Bruce, Elgin, Huron, Oxford, Perth and Middlesex counties as well as parts of Grey and Norfolk counties. QWH is unique in

Safe Harbour and Recovery at Quintin Warner House

August 7, 2018
Quintin Warner House (QWH) does things a little bit differently. It is a branch of Mission Services of London that treats men struggling to break free of addiction through a four-month long, live-in program. The care these men receive over their four month stay at QWH makes this a program more intensive and distinct from

Working Toward Recovery: A Client’s Journey to Sobriety

August 7, 2018
DOUG began his journey with Quintin Warner House (QWH), Mission Services of London’s addiction treatment branch, in 2002. He graduated from the program in the early 2000s and enjoyed 12 years of sobriety before, unfortunately, slipping back into his former lifestyle. Before coming to QWH, Doug had tried many short-term, 12-step programs that gave him

Fill Up the Bus event – Back to School Campaign

July 26, 2018
Join us on Tuesday, August 21st from 12pm – 5pm in our parking lot at the intersection of York and Rectory Streets for our annual Fill Up the Bus event! The parking lot is located across the street from the Western Fair Grounds and the goal is to fill a school bus with school supplies for

Dehydration. Heat Stroke. You Can Help Our Struggling Neighbours.

July 4, 2018
It’s a matter of life and death on the streets of London. Environment Canada reports a heat wave is headed our way. And when temperatures surge, it’s our most vulnerable neighbours—the ones experiencing homelessness—who suffer most. They face the threat of dehydration, heat stroke, or even death. But there is some good news: Every $3.11 helps

2018 Summer of Hope Campaign

June 11, 2018
“Since coming to Mission Services of London…my life is the best it’s been in a long time.” – Dave June, July, and August are often lower donation months for Mission Services of London. Donations drop but the needs of neighbours like Dave, remain. As you can imagine, with hundreds of people experiencing homelessness int he

A Cold Walk Against Homelessness

May 15, 2018
  The temperature was unseasonably warm on Saturday February 24th, 2018 when over 200 people attended the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) Walk in support of Mission Services of London. The walk, taking place at Catholic Central High School (CCH), aims to create awareness for the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness during a

Legacy is Multi-Dimensional

May 15, 2018
May is National Leave a Legacy ™ Month! This is a national public awareness program designed to encourage people to leave a gift through their will or any other gift planning instrument to a charity or non-profit organization of their choice. As I considered the word legacy, I realized that we do the word a