Partnership

Making Connections - Building Partnerships

Kerr Street Mission is happy to welcome individual and group partners to support our community programs in various ways. Whether from a church or community group, a corporate or small business, sports team or school group, there are many opportunities for you to partner with us at KSM.

Click here if you are looking to volunteer as a group.

How can you get involved?

  • Enrich and help develop our community by sharing your experience and skills.
  • Get your group together and volunteer your time to support our programs and activities.
  • Donate goods or services to help our clients in crisis or support the KSM infrastructure.

Partnership Opportunities

Here are some examples of how you can partner in one of our program areas:

Food Services

  • Community Meals
  • Donation Sorting
  • Bistro Preparation
  • Food Drives

Children’s Programming

  • Tutoring Support
  • Family Activity Events
  • Summer Camp Activity Packs

Youth Development

  • Sports Activities or Field Trips
  • Tutoring/Mentoring Support
  • Employer Experiences
  • BBQ’s or Monthly Cooking Evenings
  • Snack/Meal Preparation

Family Services

  • Compilation of Craft Kits
  • Support for Homeless Community
  • Activity Evenings
  • Seasonal Family Events
  • Targeted Produce Drives

Neighbour Care Network

  • Employment Opportunities
  • Skills Training
  • Group Volunteer Bank to Call on for Short Notice Assistance
  • Business Partnerships to Help with Crisis Costs:
    • Repairs (auto, home, appliance)
    • Health (eye or dental exams) 

New Ideas!

If you think you can support us in any other way, we would love to hear your ideas! If you would like to learn more, or build a partnership with KSM, please contact Linda Gifford at grouppartners@kerrstreet.com.

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Community Meals

Seeking groups of 5-12 volunteers (aged 14+, under 18’s need adult supervision) who are available for:

  • Weekly Family Night – Purchase, prepare and serve up to 42 dine-in meals on a Monday evening, and package any leftovers for takeout. Make it fun for families with decoration, themes or kids activities if you can. The kitchen is available from 3:45pm. 
    Available dates for 2024:  TBD
  • Weekly Adult Activity Social Night Purchase, prepare and serve up to 42 dine-in meals on a Wednesday evening, and package any leftovers for takeout. Your provision will include running a social activity for our clients (with our help if needed) such as a trivia quiz, bingo or karaoke. The kitchen is available from 3:45 – 8:00 pm.
    Available dates for 2024:  TBD
  • Saturday Breakfast – Purchase, prepare and serve up to 42 dine-in breakfasts on a Saturday morning, and package any leftovers for takeout. The kitchen is available from 7:30 am. 
    Available dates for 2024: TBD 

General meal guidelines are available and we have meal plans available for all days.

We are now booking 2024 meal dates!

Please contact us at meals@kerrstreet.com for further information and available dates.

Volunteer Groups

Is your group interested in volunteering at KSM? To get started please fill out the form below.

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For more information, please contact us at 905-845-7485.

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You can help us with a one time or monthly financial donation.