CCSAC was pleased to welcome Jason Pino, Executive Director, Restoring Hope Ministries as its guest speaker in October.  Restoring Hope Ministries  provides supportive emergency shelter space and drop-in programs to homeless and street-engaged youth aged 16 to 24.  Operating five nights per week, Fridays to Tuesdays, it is currently working to secure funds and volunteers to allow it to add additional nights of shelter.

Jason has worked with youth at risk of/experiencing homelessness for over 20 years. In 2013, recognizing the growing need for more youth services, Jason co-founded Restoring Hope Ministries which is located in First Baptist Church in downtown Ottawa.  Further information about the services available at Restoring Hope can be found at www.restoringhope.ca