WELCOME TO KERR STREET MINISTRIES
Kerr Street Ministries (KSM) helps and gives hope to Oakville's most vulnerable citizens. Serving over 5,000 people, KSM provides holistic support and care particularly for children and youth and low income families.

MISSION STATEMENT
Following in the example of Jesus Christ, KSM is called to transform lives by serving people in Oakville living in economic, social and spiritual poverty. As a charitable Christian organization we acknowledge that every person is created in the image of God and has inherent value and dignity. We are committed to providing relief for the present and hope for the future.

CORE VALUES
We provide a safe place to those in need and intend to reflect Christ's love through integrity, transparency, responsiveness and compassion in all that we do.

Partnerships

Appleby College

Free computer training, after school homework club supported by Appleby College students
This program is available to both children and youth.
www.appleby.on.ca

Feed the Children Canada - FTC

Supplier of corporate donations of food and hygiene materials.
FTC Canada

Chartwell Baptist Church

Chartwell Baptist Church is a major funding partner of KSM.
www.chartwellchurch.org

Knox Presbyterian Church - 89 Dunn St.

Sponsor of the Dream Centre Chapel and significant contributor to the Christmas Wonders Program
Knox Presbyterian

Refresh Foods

Distributor of fresh produce that is collected from local grocery stores and wholesalers for a nominal fee per pound.

Food For Life

An organization that picks up perishables from local businesses and donated to various locations in Oakville including KSM.
 www.foodforlife.ca

Halton Fresh Food Box

Boxes of fresh locally grown produce are delivered to KSM and distributed once per month
http://www.choices4health.org/?fuseaction=custom.freshfoodbox

Halton Community Legal Services

Professional legal advice and services available on-site at KSM on Tuesdays through qualified legal counsel.

Halton Region Health Department

The Prenatal Nutrition program is held at KSM weekly, for young mothers or pregnant women who are considered at risk.
www.halton.ca/health/

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY Canada)

An early intervention program to maximize the educational potential of young children at risk.
www.hippycanada.com

Oakville Literacy Council

KSM provides space and volunteers to teach clients reading and writing skills
www.oakvilleliteracy.ca

Oakville Public Library

A library and story hour, the KSM "Book Nook" is supported by the Oakville Public Library, "Friends of the Library"
www.opl.on.ca

The Sanctuary on Kerr

Regular Sunday Services held at the Dream Centre - Start at 12:00pm.  Mike Northup Pastor.

 

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