September 2016, Halifax Nova Scotia – Now that fall is upon us, we’d like to take a few minutes to reflect on the summer that we’ve just left and the numerous opportunities that our volunteers have been able to serve, both here in Halifax as well as internationally. June saw
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Winnipeg Chapter’s National Day of Service
On June 4, Winnipeg volunteers participated in HOPE worldwide of Canada’s National Day of Service,“Serving our Elders”. We split into three different events to maximize our impact in Winnipeg – music, food, art and conversation – what could be more encouraging? The weather cooperated for our first group of volunteers who
Understanding the Impact a Gift Can Make
Every Christmas, our Vancouver and Winnipeg Chapters participate in Homeless Partners Christmas Wish List to provide personal Christmas gifts for those experiencing poverty and homelessness in these cities. It’s a special program bringing Christmas joy both for the volunteers and for the clients served. This Christmas the two chapters oversaw
Our Halifax Chapter helped to spread the Holiday Cheer
As we start 2016, it is helpful to reflect back on the memories and lessons from the past year and all those many volunteers who made possible what our Halifax Chapter of HOPE worldwide of Canada was able to accomplish in 2015 in “bringing hope, changing lives”, and for that
A Note of Thanks from McDonald Elementary School (Vancouver)
I just received this note from the principal of Macdonald Elementary School, whose students, community and staff both HOPE worldwide of Vancouver and the Vancouver Church of Christ have been serving in various ways for almost 20 years. We are very encouraged by his kind words below: “Last Thursday the
Support The Helping Hand For Ukraine Project
HOPE worldwide of Canada volunteers and supporters came out in large numbers to participate at the annual Ukrainian Festival in Toronto for the children of Ukraine. Through the Helping Hand for Ukraine project, Canadians are able to provide financial support to children and parents traumatized by the war in eastern
Become a “Helping Hand” for Children Traumatized by War in Eastern Ukraine
The Helping Hand for Ukraine Project was initiated by HOPE worldwide of Canada and HOPE worldwide Ukraine with the aim to improve the psycho-social situation of children traumatized by war in Eastern Ukraine. Through this project, children and parents will learn how to deal with psychological problems caused by war
Children Traumatized by War in Eastern Ukraine Need Our Helping Hand
A military conflict and the conduct of an anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in Eastern Ukraine have forced local populations to migrate to other cities and regions of Ukraine. The Departments of Social Protection and Security of the regional and Kyiv state administrations have officially registered over 1.2 million of forced migrants.
HOPE After Haiyan
Immediately after Typhoon Haiyan struck, HOPE worldwide Philippines was on the ground mobilizing food, water and necessary life-saving relief items. Winnipeg’s Filipino community also hit the ground running, providing donations and arranging fundraisers to help their homeland. Donors across Canada and especially in Winnipeg chose HOPE worldwide of Canada to
Update on Philippines Disaster Relief
As of January 7th, over 6.000 people have died as a result of Typhoon Haiyan with almost 2,000 people still missing. Yet the latest disaster has touched the lives of so many more…over 4 million people are displaced and 16 million have been affected. Currently there are 101,000 people staying