3. Mission Statement:
The goal of the Riverside Mission is to help
individuals to succeed in developing an
addiction-free life style permitting them to
maintain gainful employment, maintain
their own home and pursue interests that
would enhance their lives.
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5. The dining room is in the process of
being painted. It was originally a
pale blue. Kind of depressing.
The yellow brightens the
place up a lot.
6. Presently the Mission has an individual
who cooks regularly on a volunteer basis.
In the future the Mission hopes to hire this
individual as a full time employee.
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8. The Mission provides Emergency Shelter for men only.
There are 8 beds available. Individuals using the shelter
are provided with breakfast and supper on a daily basis.
The shelter is vacated from 9:30 am until 5:00 pm unless
outside temperatures are below 15˚C. The length of stay
in the Emergency Shelter is 2 weeks. After this time an
individual’s situation is re-evaluated and a decision is
made with regards to extending that individual’s length of
stay. Shelter guests are responsible for lodging costs
which are $10.00 per night. Guests may pay Riverside
Mission directly or seek assistance through Social
Services.
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10. According to the Director of the
Mission, the two things most
donated to Riverside Mission are TVs
and Bibles. Ironically, they can use
only so many of either of these items.
What the Mission benefits the most from is people’s donation of time and food.
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14. The Riverside Mission has a Transitional Housing program. The Transitional Housing
provides the environment, respect and support necessary for an individual to move
towards independence and wholeness. The Mission is founded upon the value and
respect of all people, no matter where they are in
life or with what issues they may be struggling.
15. The Mission currently has 7 suites for this program. Each suite has one bedroom, a
kitchen, a living room and a bathroom. The suites come fully furnished. Rent for
Transitional Housing is $500 per month. Tenants are expected to live under certain rules
and conditions.
16. I would like to thank the Director of
Riverside Mission, Scott Elger, for his
kindness and cooperation. He opened up
the doors of the Riverside Mission to help
me better understand what it is that the
Mission has to offer.
