Once strangers, they now shared a common enthusiasm and excitement focussed on serving other men who had particular and immediate needs.
As their vision became more focussed together, they were soon out together viewing property. As more plans were made, goals set and means realized, Brock Mission was established. The choice of venue for serving was Kingan House, 271 Brock St., Peterborough, ON, and the first men moved in June 1987.
Since then, Brock Mission services have greatly expanded to include Cameron House, providing shelter for women, Cameron House, Too!, a semi-independent living program, and a generous expanse of community services (as resources ebb and flow) including festive dinners, community meals and a variety of support services. Brock Mission has also been instrumental in the development of network with other community services and agencies, such as Kawartha FoodShare, FourCAST, Peterborough Social Services, Canadian Mental Health, and the Ontario Association of Hostels.
What can stir the hearts of men can result in amazing ideas-into-action moments that last.