Owen Sound Hunger Relief Effort “OSHaRE” Owen Sound City Council Presentation

Everyday hundreds of people go hungry in our community. Our desire is to work collaboratively with other service providers to help alleviate this hunger.

Vision Statement Demonstrating the love of Christ, Owen Sound Hunger and Relief Effort is determined to transform our community by overcoming hunger at every level and providing relief from the effects of poverty - one life at a time.

Mission Statement Owen Sound Hunger and Relief Effort will demonstrate the love of Christ by our determination to restore the dignity of all people, without discrimination, through: Meals that relieve hunger and renew hope Caring relationships that restore dignity to those experiencing the effects of poverty Community connections that foster networking to provide answers and meet needs Advocating for the transformation of unjust structures that perpetuate poverty.

Our Process: Steps taken Consultation and Needs Assessment - Open Public Meeting – August 2011 Local service providers No evening meals provided Commissioned by OSVMA and OSEF Began the process

Organization and Structure Formation of Board of Directors (7 volunteers from 7 different faith communities) Not For Profit Incorporation Charitable Status Financial Considerations

Public Awareness and Community Support More Public information meetings Website – www.oshare.ca Editorials Faith Works – Rogers Cable Pledges from Faith Communities

Connection and Collaboration Local DIA Mayor’s Office Health Unit CMHA Local service providers SafeNSound, Union Place Kitchen Table, Participation Lodge

Investigation and Timelines Research of other soup kitchens - Brock Street Mission in Peterborough Proposed Budget Estimated Time-line Established Search for Suitable Location

Our Financial Goals 2013 Annual Budget $100K 60% Faith Communities 25% Business Community 15% Individual Supporters Current Status 37% 20% 53%

Service Provided One hot meal a day at supper time Monday to Friday initially 60-80 people 1700+ meals every month Estimated 20,800 meals annually

Time line January 2013 – Advertise for Staff Positions Renovation of rented space – basement of The Harmony Centre (Former Knox United Church) Volunteer application and training (Estimated need – 25 a week) February 2013 – Hire Director of Operations and Part-time Cook

Volunteers! We encourage the whole community to become involved. Teams of volunteers There will be an application process, training & orientation We will need volunteers for office duties, meal prep work, greeting, serving food, clean up, and interacting with clients

“Having A Heart For The Hungry” Official Launch February 14, 2014 “Having A Heart For The Hungry” City Mayor - Deb Haswell Police Chief – Bill Sornberger

“Marching Together” Joint Fundraising Effort March 1 & 2 Local businesses - Faith Communities Schools - Seniors Groups - Individuals Mayors - City Councils Form Teams to March 5 Kilometers (Indoor available at Bayshore) All Proceeds United Way, SafeNSound, VLC Salvation Army, OSHaRE

For Allowing Us To Share Thank You For Allowing Us To Share “Together We Can Make A Difference”