Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.(Romans 12:1)
Thousands of homeless
people in Canada. Some live on the streets,
but others live in automobiles or boxes,
under bridges, in railroad cars, or doubled
up with relatives who can scarce afford to
keep them. Many live in shelters. Some live
in shacks so run down they cannot be
considered fit for human occupation.
How Many People Are In This Condition?
Getting an exact count is impossible due to
the living arrangements of homeless people.
The most recent estimate suggests that
700,000 people are homeless on any given
night and up to 2 million will be homeless at
some point during a year (USA).
200,000 /yr. & 5~6,000 in GTA (Canada)
The Most Common Contributors To Homelessness Include:
Poverty
Addiction
Mental illness
Lack of affordable housing
Unemployment
Underemployment
Physical abuse / Family Problems
Physical illness
Choice
WHAT IS A HOMELESS MINISTRY?
Clothing Ministries
Hygiene Ministries
Feeding Ministries (Love Ministries)
Health Ministries
Shelter Ministries
Hospital Visits
Support Ministries
Homeless Church:
Counseling, Bible Study, Discipleship, Worship &
Healing Service, Connecting Jobs
