Not Just Feeding The Poor, But Changing Lives!
We are a Christian, street mission in downtown Belleville, serving the poor and needy of our city. Our various development programs offer support and provisions for the homeless, low-income families, shut-ins and children and youth. The Bellville City Mission is a Christian ministry of mercy and love. We aim to meet the needs of people with love and compassion and seek to bring physical, spiritual and emotional wholeness to their lives. Building on the vision we started with in 1978, we have remained Christ-centred in all our programs and services. It was our belief that the hunger of the soul needed to be addressed as well as the hunger of the physical body. We trust that as you learn more about our story and the work we do, that you too will be blessed by seeing what the Lord has enabled us to do in His Name.
There Is A Large Need In The Belleville Community
Belleville Population Statistics
More than 100 families of the Housing Security Questionnaire- Representing more than 300 people self-identified as HOMELESS…
- More than 17% of Belleville’s population are considered Low Income (LICO)
- 61% after paying shelter costs could not afford basic necessities such as food, clothing, personal hygiene products or medication
Most common reasons for Homelessness:
- Affordability Issues
- Loss of job or unemployment
- Marital breakdown
- Conflict & differences
Belleville’s Social Housing Crisis
1,379 Social Housing Units
213 Rent Supplemented Units
855 Non-Profit Units
27% of Belleville’s population is unemployed!
Latest News
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Jan 22, 2010
New Site Up & Running, but more to come soon!
Testimonials
“The pastors are who they are supposed to be – people too. They show good understanding and help recharge your battery. To be with family and get uplifted and encouraged. It has changed my life for the better. My mind is clear and I’m not mixed up. It gives me a good feeling about myself and have good fellowship with others.”