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The EdgeMission Services of Hamilton
Fall 2019 Since 1956
The Right Fit
How your gifts
provide personalized
compassionate support
to those in your
community.
Also Inside:
Senorita’s Code 2
Discovering Talents 3
Community Thank-You's 4
Supporting One
Another Back Cover
Feature Story
The Right Fit
How you allowed Kurtis to find the best personalized supports for his recovery journey.
Kurtis was depressed, struggling, and to any programs prior, so I didn’t know what to
depending on alcohol to cope with life’s expect. I went through the pre-treatment and
struggles. After two suicide attempts, he decided it was a good fit.”
knew he needed help, and reached out to Though he had received help with his alcoholism
find support. Thanks to you he found the and medications for his mental health concerns
personalized care he really needed to help at the hospital, he recognized that dealing with
him with his recovery. his addiction was only part of his recovery. “It
was more getting my head wrapped around what
“I came here after I was in the hospital for
my different mental health issues were, what
six weeks,” Kurtis recalled. By then, he had
they entailed, how they would affect me, and
struggled with alcoholism for five years. After
what different prescriptions would do,” Kurtis
admitting himself to the hospital, he was
explained. “I found the mental health aspects of
diagnosed with multiple mental health concerns.
[Suntrac] the most beneficial personally.”
Along with medication, additional therapy was
recommended to Kurtis. That’s when he found Thanks to you, Kurtis not only received support
Mission Services’ Suntrac program. for his immediate needs, but also learned how to
deal with some of the ongoing struggles during
For many who are struggling with addiction and
recovery. “I’ve learned a lot about coping under
mental health, it can be difficult to find programs
stressful situations. The only way I dealt with
that provide wrap-around supports to address all
stressful situations in the past was by drinking so
their concerns. Your gifts provide holistic support
I had to re-learn how to deal with things like that
to those who need it at Mission Services.
and that was a bit of a struggle for me. I still have
When he heard about Suntrac, Kurtis learned anxiety attacks and panic attacks but they’re
that it was an addictions recovery program with getting less frequent. I learned some good
some mental health aspects. “I had never been coping mechanisms and relaxation techniques to
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deal with that and that’s probably been the most Kurtis’ story is a reminder to us all that finding
helpful. It’s been quite invaluable to have.” the right support can make all the difference.
Many people in our city are left struggling,
Now that Kurtis is achieving his recovery goals,
feeling alone, because the systems they seek
and continues to receive the help he needs
support from are not meeting their concurrent
to succeed, he wants to help others in their
needs. You can give them the right supports.
journeys. “I have degrees in a few different areas,
Your donation will give community members in
but I would like one in Social Work. There’s a
need safe spaces to learn, heal, and grow.
program that allows for volunteer opportunities
through peer support groups.”
Senorita’s Code
Senorita’s Code offers life skills in addition to
addictions and mental health support in a fun,
interactive way.
The group was started due to a need identified
by staff - there were no open, drop-in programs
in Hamilton for women that offered addictions
and healthy living support. Participating in an
addictions support group is also needed to fulfill
court requirements for Drug Treatment Court,
one of Mission Services’ Alternative Justice
programs. You help women find resources for their struggles
in a diverse and lively community. Thank you!
Since beginning the group in 2017, participant
numbers have increased. Because it's an “I needed this group because it related to some
open drop-in, women from many different things I was going through at the time. It was
backgrounds attend the group, making for a constructive, useful, and supportive.”
dynamic environment and community of women
“I want to say thank you to everyone for helping
who support one another.
me with my issues, addictions, and struggles.”
Many previous participants have shown
“I appreciated the help, support, and how
excitement and anticipation for attending the
understanding the staff are.”
group again in 2019!
$20
Are YOU Wrapped in Courage?
The new 2019 Purple Scarf is here!
And... NEW THIS YEAR - Purple Ties!
Purchase a scarf or tie to support
women and children. All proceeds
support Inasmuch House, our Violence
Against Women Shelter.
$20
To purchase a scarf or tie, contact Katie
at 905-528-4211 ext. 3102
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Jay was a shy, quiet, and insecure youth. He had very little
confidence in his own abilities and didn’t want to participate in
activities. He needed help to see he had talents, and could use
those talents in his educational and personal life. Thanks to you,
he gained confidence, found some of his talents, and has hope and
drive for the future.
When Jay first came to The 196 (Mission Services’ After School Youth
Program), he wasn’t that interested in engaging in the activities. He
would say “I don’t think I can do this” or “I’m really going to mess this
up.”
Over time, he grew in confidence. After a visit to the planetarium, Jay
walked out exclaiming, “I could be an astronomer!” While he is still
unsure of himself at times, he seems to have a new appreciation for
different learning styles and, best of all, a new-found understanding
of his own strengths and abilities.
Jay graduated The 196 program this June, and is signed up for You helped Jay build his self-esteem
Pathways to Education (P2E). P2E is a high-school after school and confidence for his future!
homework help program that runs out of our Wentworth location,
and will help Jay as he continues reaching his educational goals.
Discovering Talents
Thank you for supporting Kat in her IRONMAN where she
used her unique talents to raise over $1,000 to support
The 196!
Kat's childhood experiences, and stories like Jay’s, inspire Kat
to help youth find confidence, and their God-given talents.
Kat had a challenging childhood at times during school until
she discovered her unique learning style.
As she discovered how she learned, she began to thrive. “As a
child, I identified my athletic abilities and played every sport
possible. Turns out I’m gifted with fundamental movement
skills, hand eye coordination, physical endurance and
teamwork.”
Discovering those talents led her to want to help youth like
her discover their abilities. “I identified I had an ability to help
kids figure out their God-given talents. We all want to feel
valued in this world, to have a purpose and use our talents to
make this world a better place.
“I know that it takes a community to help a person. It also
takes a person to help a community. We are better together!”
Many youth in our communy still don’t believe in themselves,
and lack the confidence to succeed in life.
They need you. You can help youth discover their abilities
through your gift to Mission Services.
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Designer Purse BINGO
This past Spring, owners and managers from three THANK YOU to the SDM team: Gorjan Riskovski and
Hamilton Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) stores hosted Maria Dorego (Eastgate Square), Christine Yu and
a Designer Purse Bingo event to support Willow’s Nikki Risidori (Mud & Paramount), and John Nardini
Place, Mission Services’ safe drop-in for women. and Sandra Gretgoski (Highway 8) for putting on an
amazing event while supporting women in Hamilton.
The fundraiser was a fun and successful event,
bringing in close to $15,000, with beautiful purses, We look forward to working with our friends from
great food, raffle prizes, giveaways, and SWAG bags! Shopper's Drug Mart again for Purse Bingo 2020.
Save the date - April 26, 2020!
Community Thank-You's
Golf Tournaments
Mission Services was pleased to be named as the charity of choice for two golf tournaments this fall.
2019 Hadrian Charity Invitational
On September 13th, Hadrian Manufacturing held a charity tournament
to support Mission Services’ Addiction Recovery programs. Hadrian is a
long-time supporter of Mission Services and we are very grateful for the
opportunity to "par tner" with them.
2019 CANASA Charity Golf Tournament
On September 26th, the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) held
their Golden Horseshoe Regional Golf Tournament supporting Mission
Services of Hamilton! We are very thankful to our own security company,
GlobalTek, for their nomination!
We were pleased to share messages of hope with everyone at both
tournaments, and we thank the golfers and sponsors for their support.
Want creative ways to give to your community?
STAY TUNED on our Social Media channels for upcoming
opportunities to help your Hamilton neighbours!
HAVE AN IDEA for a third party event or fundraiser? CONTACT KATIE AT 905-528-4211 EXT. 3102
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Supporting One Another
Lives YOU Have
“As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens
TOUCHED
another.” May - July
Carol Cowan-Morneau Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)
Executive Director
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SUPPORT is something we all need. These stories are encouraging,
When we don’t have, or offer, the and show us how important it is Meals Served
right kinds of support, we suffer and to lift one another up, offering the
our community suffers. We cannot right support to all. To echo Kat,
be everything we were meant to be, “People need people, communities
3,211
or accomplish everything we could. need communities. We are better Food Assistance Packs
together!”
Kurtis, Senorita’s Code, Jay, and Kat
all show us what is possible when Unfortunately, there are many 3,247
we find, and give, personalized, people in your neighbourhood who
compassionate care. Kurtis was able haven’t found the right help yet. Volunteer Hours
to get to the root of his alcoholism, They need people - people like you.
and find help for all his needs, You can give them compassionate
not just the most visible one. Jay care to help them thrive and 375
gained confidence, and has hope succeed. Men and Women
for the future thanks to others Sheltered
As Kat said, “I know that it takes
believing in him, and giving him the
a community to help a person.
encouragement he needed. Kat was
able to use her talents – which she
It also takes a person to help a 130
community.”
found thanks to the encouragement Men and Women in
of others – to help youth in our Addiction Treatment
community.
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SERVICES OF HAMILTON!
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Turn it into a Facebook fundraiser. They are easy and
free! Go to Facebook Fundraisers and try it out!
Call or email for more info: 905-528-4211 ext 3102
communityrelations@mission-services.com
To support Mission Services, call 1-877-542-2732, donate online at mission-services.com, or donate with
online banking (RBC, BMO and Central 1 customers)
PO Box 368 196 Wentworth St N Hamilton, ON L8L 7W2 | 905-528-4211 | Charitable No. 11904 3206 RR0001
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