Winter News & Updates

Thank You For Helping Us Reach Our Goal!

Tyndale's 115k Matching Gift Campaign

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Matching Gift Campaign; your support has been incredible in helping us surpass our goal! We're grateful to the 5 donors who provided the seed money for the $115,000 matching gift initiative. Their combined contribution forms the base donation, bringing the total campaign funds to over $240,000.

Your contribution and support to Tyndale is a testament to the incredible generosity within our community. We are profoundly grateful for your commitment to our mission and the impact it will have on advancing education, fostering innovation, and making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve. Together, we are building a brighter future for Tyndale, and your dedication is the driving force behind our success. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey.

Happy Retirement to Iva

Here's to New Beginnings!

Iva Gray has been a cherished member of the Tyndale family since 2001, filling various roles across our diverse departments. Whether she was the Children, Youth, and Families Department's Administrator, guiding volunteers as the Volunteer Director, managing the office as the Office Administrator, or coordinating programs at the Adult Centre, Iva has truly done it all!

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Iva for the incredible hard work and unwavering dedication she has brought to Tyndale throughout the years. As she embarks on this exciting new chapter, we extend our warmest wishes for a future filled with joy and fulfillment.

Cheers to you, Iva, and may your retirement be as amazing as you've made our time together!

Weekend Program

Fun Filled Weekends for Children 5 to 14 Years

Did you know Tyndale is open 7 days a week? We offer weekend programming for children 5 to 14 every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. For a small fee of $10 per year per participant, your child can partake in as many weekend programs as they want. Each weekend is based on a different theme and an outing can be expected every other weekend.

You can register for the next weekend here. Registrations open on the Monday and close on the Thursday at 5pm before the weekend.

Group Art Therapy For Parents

Explore, Create, Connect with Art Therapy for Parents

Being a parent can be stressful, which is why participating in art therapy sessions with other parents can help with overcoming isolation and offers a sense of support. Art Therapy uses the artistic creative process in a therapeutic way. In partnership with the Art Therapy Department of Concordia University, Tyndale offers a safe and confidential space to express yourself and explore your emotions through visual arts every Monday morning from 10am to 12pm.

Explore, Imagine, and Read Together

New Books at the Tyndale Children's Library

The Library is excited to announce a substantial increase to its collection through a generous donation from the Quebec Literacy Foundation. This contribution includes an abundance of new books that cater to diverse age groups, featuring beautiful picture books as well as engaging young adult and teen literature. The Quebec Literacy Foundation's support underscores a shared commitment to promoting literacy across communities.

In a further stride towards inclusivity, the Library has collaborated with Honeybooks, a local, female-owned, black-owned bookstore located in NDG/Cote St. Luc. A preliminary book order has been placed, focusing on curating a selection of diverse, inclusive, and positive books. This initiative aligns with the Library's dedication to offering a wide array of literature that reflects the richness of varied perspectives.

As part of ongoing efforts, the Library continues to welcome and collect appropriate donations, ensuring that the literary landscape remains dynamic. The process involves meticulously sorting through existing materials to create space for the new additions. Looking ahead, another book order is on the horizon, with a keen focus on acquiring the most loved books as per the preferences of the children in the community. This inclusive selection will feature beloved series such as Babysitters Club, various Manga, and Anime, fostering a vibrant reading environment for readers of all ages. The Library extends its gratitude to contributors and the community for their ongoing support in shaping a literary haven that reflects the many interests of its readers.

You can check out our catalogue online or stop by in person to borrow some books! The Library hours are from Monday to Thursday from 10am to 6pm, Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

Parent Support Group

Empowering Parenthood Together

The Parent Support Group provides a safe space for parent of children 0 to 6, to learn, share and explore various parenting strategies.

This monthly in person group will connect you with other parents and help you get in touch with your natural parenting intuition. The aim of the group is to help parents make sense of their kids, and parent from a place of love and understanding.

This program will be facilitated by Steven Valin, Tyndale Family Support Worker, and is open to everyone. We ask that each participant commit to all sessions as it is an important factor in building group cohesion.

The first session starts on January 25th. The group meets from 6pm to 7:30pm at Tyndale every last Thursday of the month.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Steven stevenvalin@tyndalestgeorges.com.

If you are ready to register, click here!

Fathers Group

Building Bonds, Sharing Stories, and Navigating Fatherhood Together

Join Jason and other fathers, every other Tuesday, to share and bond over various subjects relating to fatherhood through discussions and friendly basketball games.

The next Father's Group session is Tuesday, January 30th.

Dads are welcome to join the group at any time. If you are interested in joining but have questions, send us an email!

Upcoming discussion groups:

Tuesday, February 13th: 7pm to 8:30pm

Tuesday, February 27th: 7pm to 8:30pm

Tuesday, March 12th: 7pm to 8:30pm

Keep an eye out for...

Make sure to keep an eye out for our upcoming events.

Anne Johnson Fish Scholarship:

Through the Anne Johnson Fish Memorial Fund, the Tyndale St-Georges Foundation offers yearly scholarships to residents of Little Burgundy who are students enrolled in full-time educational programs in secondary 3, 4 or 5 or post-secondary schools are eligible to apply for an award. 

Online auction for Tyndale:

Tyndale will have its third online auction this spring. Be sure not to miss out on fun prizes and help Tyndale raise funds for the Centre's programs and activities.

Tyndale's Community BBQ:

Last year our community BBQ drew in approximately 400 community members for a fun time and delicious food! Be part of this event again this year. The date will be announced this spring.

Annual Report

Take a look at what the 2023 year was like at Tyndale. You can read up on new initiatives as well as our and successes.

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