The Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre is a provincially incorporated non-profit organization and registered charity. We are dedicated to supporting individuals facing the challenges of everyday life by providing meals, community programs, and a welcoming environment for all. Our organization is guided by an active Board of Directors, dedicated volunteers and two part-time staff members.
Beginning in the lower level of George Street United Church, our signature Soup Kitchen was established with financial support from Kathleen Pratt LeGrow. Since opening in 2002, we have served over 200,000 meals to individuals and families in our community. Now located at The Hub, we continue our mission of providing inclusive and accessible community programming.
Through the generosity of our sponsors, volunteers, donors, and government partners, we offer three core programs: the Cenovus Breakfast Program, Friday Soup Kitchen, and Seniors Inclusion Program. We also provide free menstrual products and a Computer Access Service, introduced after a needs analysis showed its value for job searching and communication.
We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone is treated with dignity and compassion. Our programs are guided by realistic, community-focused values and a belief that everyone deserves access to support and connection. Learn more about our mission and values here.
One of the significant components of successful operations and programming at the Jimmy Pratt Centre continues to be our sponsors. Volunteers who originate from these sponsors work at the Centre weekly and form the nucleus of our overall volunteer program operations and management.
Financial support remains essential to our work. Our sponsors provide both volunteers and financial support to ensure that the Centre can meet the various goals and objectives that continue to give the formula for success.
We are glad to announce that we will now be offering harm reduction supplies at our location (21 Merrymeeting Road), in addition to personal care and hygiene items, thanks to a donation from the Safe Read more…
The Jimmy Pratt Centre is seeking a committed, community-minded individual interested in working with non-profits/charities to fill a vacancy on our Board of Directors. Scan the QR code or click on the poster to fill Read more…
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Please contact our office at (709) 726-8781 to learn more about options in support of the many services offered at the Centre. Also, feel free to send us an email message to contact@jimmyprattcentre.ca or use our convenient form. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Our Office currently operates during the week from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
If you are interested in volunteering your time for a couple of hours a week, we would love to hear from you.
Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre
21 Merrymeeting Rd, St. John's, NL, Canada, A1C 2V6
(709) 726-8781