Street Reach Ministries

WHAT IS SAD?
Sad is a frown that never smiles
Sad is tears that are crying
Sad is a voice that never laughs
Sad is arms that never hug
Sad is eyes that never say hello
Sad is laughter that only looks black
Sad is a very lonely colour
Sad is unhappy
Sad is people who always fight
Sad is broken tears
Written by Yvonne Murray, Tuesday October 24, 2006

Sadness is seen in the faces of people walking down the street until they come to a place where they are welcomed, invited to come in for a cup of coffee and sit down. They are asked by caring volunteers, "So what's going on?" What follows is a conversation that involves sharing the daily struggles of life and the consoling affirmation of one who is willing to listen, showing concern and care and then offering some possible suggestions that might help them.

Street Reach Ministries is a place where people want to know your name, where volunteers accept you for who you are and where there is a community of support and care given. It is a safe place where people will hold you, listen to you, pray with you and assure you that you are loved.

Our Resource Centre is located at 633 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario

We are open:

Monday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Goals of Street Reach Ministries

1. DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS

2. BE A RESOURCE FOR SPIRITUAL CONCERNS
   * dealing with worry * anxiety * frustration * anger * depression * loneliness * guilt * loss of meaning and hope

3. BE A RESOURCE FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
   * ensuring trust * faith * forgiveness * hope * joy * peace * patience * kindness * gentleness * self-control

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