Partnership

Making Connections - Building Partnerships

Kerr Street Mission is happy to welcome individual and group partners to support our community programs in various ways. Whether from a church or community group, a corporate or small business, sports team or school group, there are many opportunities for you to partner with us at KSM.

Click here if you are looking to volunteer as a group.

How can you get involved?

Enrich and help develop our community by sharing your experience and skills.
Get your group together and volunteer your time to support our programs and activities.
Donate goods or services to help our clients in crisis or support the KSM infrastructure.

Partnership Opportunities

Here are some examples of how you can partner in one of our program areas:

Food Services

Community Meals
Donation Sorting
Bistro Preparation
Food Drives

Children’s Programming

Tutoring Support
Family Activity Events
Summer Camp Activity Packs

Youth Development

Sports Activities or Field Trips
Tutoring/Mentoring Support
Employer Experiences
BBQ’s or Monthly Cooking Evenings
Snack/Meal Preparation

Family Services

Compilation of Craft Kits
Support for Homeless Community
Activity Evenings
Seasonal Family Events
Targeted Produce Drives

Neighbour Care Network

Employment Opportunities
Skills Training
Group Volunteer Bank to Call on for Short Notice Assistance
Business Partnerships to Help with Crisis Costs:
- Repairs (auto, home, appliance)
- Health (eye or dental exams)

New Ideas!

If you think you can support us in any other way, we would love to hear your ideas! If you would like to learn more, or build a partnership with KSM, please contact Linda Gifford at grouppartners@kerrstreet.com.

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Community Meals

Seeking groups of 5-12 volunteers (aged 14+, under 18’s need adult supervision) who are available for:

Weekly Family Night – Purchase, prepare and serve up to 42 dine-in meals on a Monday evening, and package any leftovers for takeout. Make it fun for families with decoration, themes or kids activities if you can. The kitchen is available from 3:45pm.
Available dates for 2023: Fully booked – check back for cancellations.
Bi-Weekly Adult Activity Social Night – Purchase, prepare and serve up to 42 dine-in meals on a Wednesday evening, and package any leftovers for takeout. Your provision will include running a social activity for our clients (with our help if needed) such as a trivia quiz, bingo or karaoke. The kitchen is available from 3:45 – 8:00 pm.
Available dates for 2023: Fully booked – check back for cancellations.
Saturday Breakfast – Purchase, prepare and serve up to 42 dine-in breakfasts on a Saturday morning, and package any leftovers for takeout. The kitchen is available from 7:30 am.
Available dates for 2023: Fully booked – check back for cancellations.