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WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The annual reports have been submitted by our

FaithWorks' ministry partners.

The need for FaithWorks’ ministry partners’ services has

INCREASED ANOTHER 32%

this past year on top of the

35% INCREASE

the previous year.

That's an almost 70% increase in people served

over the last two years!

But, we are on track

to just barely raise the same funding as last year!

We need your help.

Please be extra generous!

Let's make this truly a

SEASON OF GIVING

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$100,000

Matching Challenge Grant for 2023

You can make twice the difference.

We are at 84%

and are almost there!

Help us reach our target by Christmas!

A generous donor has offered a $100,000 matching challenge grant for all new and increased donations. This means for every dollar you donate over last year’s amount, as an individual or parish, FaithWorks receives an extra dollar. We encourage you to make a special effort this year.

Donate today at faithworks.ca or use the QR code

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"Generosity is the best way of becoming

more, more, and more joyful"

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, The Book of Joy

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The following article from

our ministry partner,

North House in north Durham Region,

is an example of the work that your donation

 to FaithWorks supports.

We have some exciting updates to share with you!

In the later part of 2022, North House made a big move into our new office space within Uxbridge. As an organization, we decided it was time to expand as our team has vastly grown. We began seeing a need in our community that our previous space could not meet. Our new office space now allows us to provide a multitude of services that were once not possible. North House is now offering access to shower, laundry and kitchen facilities including pre-made meals for those without access to care for their basic needs. In addition, we also now have a resource center available to clients where they can get out of the elements, charge their phones, partake in various training, and utilize our computers for things like housing searches, writing resumes and more. These services especially support individuals that are working through our Housing First program; an intensive case management program for high needs individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

In addition to our new support services, we have begun exploring and operating our Harm Reduction program. Harm Reduction is a model of care for individuals using substances or engaging in risky sexual behaviours. We are now able to provide both education and supplies to practice safe use, which ultimately reduces the need for medical supports, and lowers the rate of overdoses. We strive to reduce barriers where possible, and provide our community with the needed resources to find long-term success.

It is no secret that COVID-19 turned our world upside down. Fast-forward to present day, we are now working through the damage and aftermath caused by the pandemic specific to inflation, mental wellbeing, and access to services. The increased cost of living has been felt by all, but those who are living with low fixed-income, they have felt the effects just that much more. The cost of housing has doubled, and in some instances, tripled. This has made it increasingly difficult to find housing for those who are already struggling to make ends meet. North House continues to try to combat these struggles and difficulties by building positive relationships with landlords, specifically through our Opening Doors in Durham Region program that offers signing bonus’ and risk mitigation funds in hope this initiative will provide more access to housing opportunities. 

While the landscape we are currently working within looks grim, we are determined and motivated to positively change the lens through which low-income individuals are seen in the eyes of the landlord, to increase access to services and support, and to advocate for the people we serve. Now more than ever, North House and organizations like ours, are working to find creative and innovative ways to navigate the current market and truly meet the clients where they are at, to give them a voice, and be in their corner when no one else is. North House continues to proudly serve the community and is grateful for the opportunity to make positive changes in the lives of our clients.

North House would like to thank FaithWorks for your ongoing and dedicated support to helping and supporting vulnerable individuals and families that are experiencing housing instability or homelessness. Your generosity and kindness go a long way and we appreciate you.

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FaithWorks Sermon or Presentation

To assist and inspire, you can arrange for a sermon, presentation or visit by representatives of our ministry partners, the Director of Stewardship Development, Peter Misiaszek, or me, by contacting the FaithWorks Speakers Bureau at

fwspeakersbureau@toronto.anglican.ca

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If you wish to highlight your Parish's events in support of FaithWorks, please forward the details to faithworks@toronto.anglican.ca

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FaithWorks Videos



The FaithWorks website, faithworks.ca has been updated with new videos to promote FaithWorks and our ministry partners. There are short, medium and long videos to include in your parish's online presence or in-person gatherings. They can be downloaded directly from the website.

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