The Toronto East Chapter has several events and programs throughout the year to support the poor and vulnerable in the East of Toronto.
These include:
• Out of the Cold Program, a joint effort with the community at Knox United Church
• Turning Milk Bags into Mats project
• Collecting clothes, shoes and socks for distribution to the poor.
The Toronto East Chapter and Milestones Christian Centre Team Up: Breakfast With Santa for Charity
The Toronto East chapter is led by Carolyn Hou. She can be reached at Carolyn.Hou@hopewwcanada.org
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, and Dixon Hall located at […]
Meeting Needs in a Time of Physical Distancing
The impact COVID-19 has made on our world is unprecedented. Our entire nation is striving to stay indoors and maintain physical distance so as to ensure the safety of not only ourselves, but our neighbours as well. And while the pandemic has forced us all to stay at home, the call to serve our neighbours […]
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. A total of 12 boxes […]
A Special Valentine’s Day At Sistering
Twenty volunteers from the Toronto Central Chapter spent an hour at Sistering serving 100 women herbal teas, pastries and a “goodie bag” filled with cookies and chocolates for Valentine’s Day. A special part of the day was the entertainment where seven volunteers sang or read poetry. They sang wonderful and lively songs such as Unwritten, […]
Toronto East Chapter Launches 2016 Milk Bag To Mats Project
In January the Toronto East chapter launched their Turning Milk Bags Into Mats project for 2016. The mats are shipped to countries across the world for distribution to poor communities. The event was held at Milestones Christian Ministries in Ajax. Carolyn Hou, the Chapter director said; “It was very successful as we were able to […]
Serving At The Out of The Cold Program
On Friday January 22nd and Saturday January 23rd a group of 35 faithful and cheerful volunteers from our Toronto East chapter gave a helping hand at the Out of the Cold program at Knox United Church in Scarborough. They helped to cook and serve meals to the poor and homeless in our community. The Toronto […]