providing people living in poverty with the tools and resources they need to
strengthen stability and increase resiliency.
Out of the Cold Cafe
$15,000 in 150 Days Fundraising UPDATE
November 15, 2023
New Facility!
The LORD did it! and He used many of you to accomplish raising $155, 000 in 7 months! With the support of many local tradespeople and companies we were able to renovate our new 5,000sqft facility in 8 weeks!
We moved into this beautiful fully accessible facility the first week of May 2024.
Click here to view a walk through of the facility.
We now have a fully certified kitchen which allows us to prepare delicious, healthy meals for our guests. We are currently serving upwards of 30-50+ guests a day Monday-Saturday.
With the addition of two private office spaces we excited to be partnering with several service providers to better support our guests. Ontario Works, The Simcoe Health Unit, Simcoe Paramedicine Program, The John Howard Society, and CONTACT Community Services are some of the agencies that come in on a regular basis. We also have a wonderful hairdresser (Elisabeth Johnson) who provides our guests with free hair cuts once a month, as well as a certified accountant who assists individuals with their taxes.
The Out Of The Cold Cafe Is Moving!
And we need to raise $150,000 for renovation
June 15, 2023
Out of the Cold Cafe Community
The Out of the Cold Cafe provides a safe community where positive relationships are built. The people who make up the community are:
1. Family - TEAM members who have shown a sincere desire to support the work of WOW Living and have participated in our volunteer training process. As a part of the 'family' the expectation is that we shoulder the work of running the 'house' (facility) together. Our first priority as a family is to show extravagant hospitality to our guests.
2. Friends - Guests who have spent consistent time in our 'house' (facility) and have expressed an interest in being more involved in the work of WOW Living. Overtime they have built up 'trust equity' with our TEAM and have been invited to participate in helping out with chores around the 'house' (facility) or planning special events.
3. Guests - Individuals who come to our 'house' (facility) and are shown extravagant hospitality by our Family. There are no expectations for guests to contribute to the 'house'. People can choose to only ever remain guests and benefit from the safe and welcoming community our family and friends provide.