What would we do without our volunteers? They are the lifeblood of all of our programs and events in the Winnipeg chapter of HOPE worldwide Canada. As we get ready to celebrate and honour our volunteers on April 7, 2019, here is a recap of the impact made to bring
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Halifax volunteers donate over 2,700 hours of community service in their neighbourhoods
See the Need, Feel the Need, Meet the Need By Kiyalyn Reneé Bump, Halifax HOPE worldwide Canada volunteer. December 6th, 2017 marked the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion, the worst disaster ever to hit our communities. Two munitions ships collided in the harbour during the First World War, catching
Halifax volunteers expand ways to meet more needs in their community
Eighteen years ago, volunteers from the Halifax-Dartmouth Church of Christ started to serve at a local Sunday Supper. Each Sunday evening, people from the surrounding communities who may be experiencing homelessness, or going through challenging times, or just need a warm meal and an even warmer smile are invited to
NEW HOPEww Center opens in Kathmandu, Nepal
Generous donors from around the world contributed in the wake of disaster “It is more blessed to give than to receive” – Acts 20:35 On Monday November 19th, 2018 a joyful crowd made up of local and international stakeholders gathered together to celebrate the inauguration of the “HOPE worldwide Chhaimale
Toronto Chapter collects clothes for the homeless
The Toronto chapter held their annual winter clothes and food drive on Sunday, December 16th. They collected clothes and perishable food items for donation to a local Out of the Cold program. Thank you to everyone who brought donations and those volunteers who gave their time.
Serve Toronto on July 14th: National Day of Service for Toronto Chapter
Saturday July 14 has been earmarked as the National Day of Service by HOPE worldwide Canada for the Toronto Central chapter. Every year volunteers across Canada help the poor and those in need within their communities during the National Day of Service. The Toronto chapter is encouraging our volunteers to
A Christmas of Caroling With The Edmonton Chapter
It may have been chilly outside on December 15 but it was full of warmth and good cheer inside the Rosslyn Senior Place as HOPE worldwide Canada, Edmonton chapter sang Christmas Carols to the seniors. 35 volunteers, adults and children, gathered to help the seniors begin the festive season singing
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
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