We began in 1975 when Reverend Gipp Forster felt a calling to serve the street community in Victoria. He started with a prayer stool in a closet in his shop where anyone could came to pray and receive spiritual and practical care. As the Mustard Seed grew, we moved into a bigger space on Pandora Ave and finally moved to our new home at 625 Queens Ave in 1995.

OUR VISION

As followers of Christ, we envision a compassionate community where the cycles of poverty have been broken and lives restored.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to build community and maintain relationships, providing essential and transformative services to those in need.

OUR VALUES

Christianity: knowing that love comes from Christ and redemption is the way of God’s Kingdom, we serve and lead as a response to that love, shared with our neighbors, a love that pervades everything that we do and are.

Integrity: knowing that trust is key in all relationships, we act ethically, lead with transparency and are accountable.

Collaboration: knowing that we are a part of a system of care for those we serve, we lead and partner with others to achieve our vision, honouring the work of others and bringing our best to those we serve.

Empowerment: knowing that we are capable of transforming our community for the better, we support those we serve in doing their part, invite our staff and volunteers to create solutions, be adaptable and take action while respecting and inviting the capability of everyone.

Safety: knowing that we are entrusted with precious lives and for the health and wholeness of those we serve, we commit to prevent the occurrence or risk of injury, danger or loss for all in our community.

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