Gathering Place Seeing All-time High Need for Services

November 20, 2025

The Gathering Place is seeing an all-time high need for services in the midst of the housing crisis. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.

The numbers of people coming to The Gathering Place continues to increase. In just 4 years the number of registered Guests have increased by over 50% from 1800 to over 3000 today. Many Guests have experienced mental illness, addictions, and abuse. We provide much needed services like housing, emergency shelter, food, clothing, medical and dental, laundry, shower facilities, and social supports. Everyone who comes to The Gathering Place is treated with dignity and compassion.

Visit The Gathering Place website to see how you can help in this important ministry to the people of St John’s.

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