Wesley
Christine Galloway has a diverse background in various roles such as Food Services Job Coach, Administrative Assistant, Bartender, Community Development Worker, and Gender Based Violence Peer Educator. Christine also has experience as a Peer Mentor, Intern, Receptionist, Venue Captain, and Server. Christine holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Disability Management, as well as College Diplomas in Tourism and General Arts and Sciences. During their time at Mohawk College, Christine focused on mentoring students in achieving personal and academic goals with a focus on wellness and mental health.
Wesley
Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit, offering support for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and barriers in the community. We provide programs and services to meet diverse community needs in Hamilton as well as Halton Region and Brantford – Brant. As a multi-service organization, we offer Children, Youth & Family Services, Housing & Homelessness Services and Newcomer & Community Services. The long-term impact of our programs includes improved education, successful employment and supportive independence. As an organization, we are innovative, creative, evidence-based and financially responsible. We began in 1955 with one program in the basement of Wesley United Church in downtown Hamilton and now offer more than thirty different programs in twenty different locations. Wesley’s services are possible through a broad base of funding support from government, business, foundations, churches and individuals. Wesley’s legal charitable name is Wesley Urban Ministries. In 2018, an operating name of Wesley was registered and is the forward-facing name of the organization.