Our Mission: To come alongside and support individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness, by demonstrating the message of Christ in action and word, showing compassion, and promoting self-esteem. About Our Charity Ottawa Innercity Ministries (OIM) is an interdenominational Christian charity that has been serving the poor and homeless in downtown Ottawa since 1988. Our core services include daily street outreach, a life skills program, emergency food cupboard, an "At-Home" program for at-risk Veterans, and an arts program for street-engaged youth (Innercity Arts).