We are going to do some work at the Good Shepherd on Saturday February 10 from 10 am to 2 pm to make life easier for the homeless and poor. We need volunteers and many make the work light! This is a great way to have impact with the poor.
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Thank You for Your Generous Donations To Our Winter Drive in Toronto
Thank you to everyone who donated food, gloves and coats to the Winter Drive for the Toronto chapter this year. I was a resounding success as you turned out in large numbers to give wholeheartedly for the poor and homeless. Over 200 heavy duty winter jackets, one full bag of
Halifax Honours the 100th Anniversary of the Halifax Explosion
December 6th, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of what has been described as the largest man-made explosion in the pre-atomic era. Back on December 6th, 1917 two ships collided in the crowded Halifax Harbour, and as one of the ships was heavily loaded with munitions, both ships caught fire. The
How YOU Can Make a Difference This Christmas Season
Our Vancouver and Winnipeg chapters are participating in an exciting Christmas program again this year – Homeless Christmas Wish List. In these 2 cities, HOPE volunteers have gone out to various shelters and collectively interviewed people experiencing poverty and homelessness in conjunction with Homeless Partners and the Homeless Christmas Wish
Hurricane Relief Event In the Toronto East Region
After hearing of the destruction and devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Maria, volunteers from the Toronto East region and members of Milestone Christian Ministries donated money and supplies that were shipped to the people of Dominica. Items were collected at church on four consecutive Sundays from October 1-22.
Please Donate Coats, Gloves and Food for Toronto Winter Drive 2017
It’s that time of the year again, when we collect donations for the poor and homeless. Here is a special message from the Chapter Director for the Toronto Central chapter, Phil Osagie; “To help homeless people in Toronto get out of the cold this winter , HOPE worldwide Canada
Toronto Chapter at the Ride for Refuge 2017
Thank you to everyone from Toronto who came to walk or ride in the 2017 Ride for Refuge. All funds raised will be used to support HOPE worldwide Canada programs in Toronto and beyond. Here are a few pictures:
Volunteer Spotlight: Noah Kreider at the Toronto Ukrainian Parade
Noah Kreider is a dedicated volunteer from our Toronto chapter. He recently marched in the Toronto Ukrainian Festival with about 30 other volunteers. We asked him to share his experience and these are his words; “On Saturday, September 16th, 2017, I participated in the Toronto Ukrainian Festival Parade at Bloor
Hurricane Irma Appeal
Since Hurricane Irma made landfall on the island of Barbuda last week, it has cut a path of destruction across the Caribbean and Florida’s Gulf Coast. It started as a Category 5 hurricane with winds of up to 185 mph, severely damaging 95% of the buildings on the islands of
Cameron Taylor serves internationally as a HOPE Youth Corps Global Service Intern
One of the goals of HOPE worldwide Canada is to raise and train the next generation of volunteers who are passionate about serving, bringing hope and changing lives. Cameron Taylor is one of the key volunteers from Halifax. He graduated recently from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax with a degree