Thank you to everyone who made a financial gift or donated food, clothing or any item to help make the lives of Ottawa's vulnerable men and women better. During the last 12 months, I was touched numerous times by the generosity of our supporters.
The work doesn't stop at midnight, though. Tomorrow, while most of us are relaxing and thinking ahead to our 2016 goals, men and women will be lining up outside the soup kitchen at 7 am for breakfast. Lunch and dinner will be served at their usual times and we expect a crowd for the evening drop-in.
Homeless people don't get to take a vacation from their lives. There is no respite. But thanks to your support over the last 12 months, you have made a huge impact in the lives of many people. You clothed people. You fed them. You helped them get into their own housing. You helped stabilize their health. You helped them reconnect with their families. You helped them find jobs.
Every day, you help create a better life for someone and I want to sincerely thank you for joining us on our mission to offer compassion and care to Ottawa's homeless population. I hope you'll join us in that mission again in 2016.
Happy New Year to you and your families. Before you go, please look over some of my favourite photos from the past year
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