About Us
So who and what is One88?
Our Drop-In
At One88, our drop-in space is designed to be a welcoming environment where people feel belonging. We strive to meet practical needs while building genuine, supportive relationships in the heart of the Exchange District.
Conversation Space
Our doors are typically open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 12noon. It’s a safe, warm environment to grab a cup of coffee, connect with others, and find a listening ear. We also run smaller group activities most afternoons.
Support Services
Monthly Super Clinics: We regularly partner with social service and government agencies to bring vital resources, advocacy, and support directly to our guests.
Permanent Mailing Address: We serve over 150 community members by providing a secure, reliable mailing address for personal and official mail.
Showers & Laundry: Essential hygiene facilities are available that offer dignity, comfort, and physical well-being.
Weekend Gatherings
Worship: On most Sundays we gather as a broader community at 10:30am for coffee and a time of exploring the presence of God in our lives.
Facility Rental: Various groups have used our space to gather. We have been a regular Fringe Festival venue for many years.
Our Staff
What We Believe
1. Love for Others
2 Corinthians 5.14 says, “For the love of Christ compels us…” We seek to show Christ-like love to others because we are first loved by Jesus. This forms the foundation of all we do.
2. Hope in Christ
We confess that our hope is found in Jesus. This not only refers to the hope of eternal life but the hope that our present lives can be different; that we are not defined by our addictions or failures. Part of hoping in Christ is being part of Christ’s body, that is the church community. Hope and community go hand-in-hand.
3. Purpose in Life
We are all made in the image of God, called & gifted to join God in the work that is happening in our world through God’s Spirit. Fullness in life is in seeing yourself as a beloved child of God, finding your place as part of Christ’s family, and together, living well in the power of the Spirit.
Our Partners
We value the relationships we have with many organizations as we work together to foster wellness amongst our city’s most vulnerable people.
Affiliation & Confession of Faith
As a church community, we are part of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba and the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. We are in alignment with the Canadian Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith. The Confession can be found here: The MB Confession of Faith.