EST: 1980
THE UPPER ROOM MISSION SOCIETY
Since the Upper Room Mission was established in 1980, it has been focused on caring for people struggling with homelessness, poverty and isolation. The Mission has been there to help people in their crisis by providing for their basic needs of food, clothing and a safe place of belonging. This work is vital to ensure people survive.
In our daily work, we are guided by Mathew 25:35-36, 40; “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me … Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
What We do
DAY SHELTER DROP-IN CENTRE
We provide a safe place to be during the day and access to resources such as food, clothing, washrooms, showers and laundry.
WINTER SHELTER MAT PROGRAM
We provide a dry, safe and warm place to sleep while actively working on exit strategies out of homelessness.
INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT
Provide access to support to reduce the risk of prolonged homelessness, poverty and isolation and help achieve stability in life.
Our Mission
Our mission is to daily care for and improve the lives of people living in poverty, homelessness or addiction in our community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to help people exit poverty, homelessness, and addiction.
Our Values
- We value FAITH, HOPE and LOVE. The greatest of these is LOVE
- We value a SERVANT ATTITUDE. We are here to serve those in need.
- We value a TEAM FOCUS. We support each other in our work and partner with others to achieve our mission and vision.
- We value NEW BEGINNINGS. Where would we be without a second, third or fourth chance?
- We value a SAFE ENVIRONMENT. We work to provide a safe place of belonging where people feel supported.
- We value ACCEPTANCE. We accept and value every person.
- We value INCLUSION. We provide equal access to resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.