The Pathway of Hope team in Vernon Community Church has been working tirelessly to bring about change in the lives of those who have fallen in hard times. Their efforts have paid off as they have witnessed firsthand the success of Pathway of Hope, and this year they have been recognized with the Best Practice Ministry Unit Award. The team

The Resilient Communities Fund supports community-based organizations that deliver programs and services in Ontario and need funding to recover and build capacity, resilience and sustainability. Eligible applicants can apply for a grant to develop and implement medium to long-term plans that address current organizational challenges they are

Apply for a Capital grant to help your non-profit organization address a community need by improving the infrastructure Ontarians need to thrive. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, building a new space, or completing renovations, retrofits or repairs, Capital grants support projects that will have a positive impact in your community.

One year ago, while planning to move from my home country of Mexico to Canada, everything on my plate looked very easy: studying, working a given number of hours allowed as an international student, and of course, fulfilling my obligations as a mother. However, when I arrived here, the reality was much more difficult than I could have imagined.

Pathway of Hope provides intensive case management to individuals and families who have a desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis while intentionally surrounding the family with spiritual care for access to spiritual growth and development.

Food insecurity, known as uncertain or inadequate access to the food needed for a healthy life, is a serious and growing problem in Canada. While lack of money to buy food is the single greatest cause of food insecurity, it can also be impacted by geography, health status, access to social supports, knowledge barriers, and structural racism.

Attached is a reference document with pertinent information and links to apply.  Recognizing that this is a busy time of year, applications will be accepted post-Christmas.

Funding is available from the federal government’s Community Services Recovery Fund for charities and non-profit organizations across Canada.  The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the government of Canada to support charities and non-profit organizations as they focus on adapting their organizations

Pathway of Hope Leaders from all four US Territories along with Canada & Bermuda Territory meet twice a year to discuss #PathwayofHope, address challenges, celebrate strengths and share critical resources.

It is with great delight and thanksgiving that we humbly accept the Best Practice Ministry Unit Award for Pathway of Hope. We are a small but mighty community ministries team offering this valuable program. The team consists of a team lead, Jennifer Henson, caseworker, Christine Pomfrey and three spiritual care advisors, Diane Unrau, Dennis