Our Toronto chapter is collecting the following items to distribute to members of our community experiencing homelessness in downtown Toronto: Toothbrushes Toothpaste Hand lotion Body lotion Shampoo Face Towel Face Masks Soap There is a desperate need for these items and your help will be greatly appreciated. There are over 9,200 people
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A helping hand in Toronto
Our Toronto Chapter has recently rolled out a care program to help members of their community experiencing homelessness. Volunteers from the chapter gave out personal care packages on Sunday at Allan Gardens in downtown Toronto. Each package had a selection of essential personal hygiene products, safely packed and sanitized. Thank
Amended Sunday Suppers Program Continues During Pandemic
While over the past three months we’ve been under “stay the blazes home” orders in Nova Scotia, we are now moving towards slowly re-opening our communities and economy. During this global pandemic, the Sunday Suppers has continued to run, albeit in a modified “Take Away” format, as it’s been deemed
Building Partnerships with Local Organizations to Meet Needs
To increase our impact in the local community and beyond, Winnipeg’s Chapter of HOPE worldwide Canada is making a point to partner with local organizations. Thanks to Diane Nickel, a teacher at Leila North Community School and a HOPE worldwide Canada volunteer, we have joined forces with the staff at
Halifax volunteers serving from a distance
These are unprecedented times we are going through. How we have traditionally served and helped those going through challenging seasons in their lives has changed as well, as we continue to serve and “love our neighbours” while practicing safe physical distancing. Volunteers in Halifax have found several ways to do
Winnipeg Volunteers Serving from a Distance
How can we continue to serve during a time when loving our neighbours means staying home and keeping a physical distance? Volunteers in Winnipeg have found several ways and are busy serving the community while keeping safe! Hampers for a Community In Need Our volunteers recently donated supplies for 15
Tirage de la Semaine nationale de l’action bénévole
Du 19 au 25 avril, c’est la Semaine nationale de l’action bénévole. C’est le moment de célébrer et de remercier tous nos vaillants bénévoles de partout au pays.
Let’s Applaud Our Volunteers!
April 19th to 25th is designated as National Volunteer Week in Canada and it’s a week where we take time to celebrate and thank all the incredible volunteers that span our nation. To say thank you to our wonderful volunteers of HOPE worldwide Canada, we have some small tokens of
HOPE worldwide Canada volunteers on the front line
HOPE worldwide Canada would like to thank all the health care workers in our country and beyond who are working in hospitals, retirement homes and other organizations to fight Covid 19. We also have a number of nurses, personal support workers and other volunteers who work on the frontlines of
Spreading Kindness to those Experiencing Homelessness During A Crisis
As the Coronavirus pandemic is spreading its impact all across Canada, HOPE worldwide Canada is also spreading acts of kindness, especially to the needy and most vulnerable. The Toronto Central, East and West chapters had a special Easter outreach at St Stephens Community House, located in downtown Toronto,