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

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. “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

15. “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

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