It’s never too late. Although our National Day of Service was officially in June, the Toronto Central chapter held their event last Saturday, July 14. It was a huge success. The dedicated volunteers in Toronto went out and touched the poor and homeless in downtown Toronto in a very special
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Meet Seun Edagbami-Olota, Helping Hand Project research intern
Over the past two years, Canada has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of refugee claimants, and social services are strained to the limit. There is a critical need for organisations that can provide emotional and psychological assistance to victims who are fleeing violence and torture in their former countries. HOPE worldwide Canada is
Volunteers Wanted: Bring Hope to Good Shepherd Ministries Shelter
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.
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