Author: Tabitha

Advocating for Refugees

Dena Nicolai, the MP Jenny Kwan, and Samia Saad (in picture) Dena and Samia are part of the Contact with the Government Committee, which is part of the Centre for Public Justice, a ministry of the Christian Reformed Church. Jenny Kwan is an MP, she is a critic for the opposition, and sits in the more »

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Partnership with George Brown Augmented Education Program

The Lighthouse is excited to partner with the Augmented Education Program from George Brown College this summer! We are so pleased to welcome, Daniel and Juliet, from the Assistant Cook Extended Training stream. They will be preparing healthy foods for our neighbourhood community members on Fridays. The George Brown Augmented Education Program provides support to more »

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The Lighthouse Annual Report

The Lighthouse Annual Report is now available! See how your support is changing the lives of those in need. Copies will be available at the Annual General Meeting. For additional copies, please contact Rob.

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Summer Job @ The Lighthouse

Are you a College/University student looking for a summer job and returning to school in the fall? Maybe The Lighthouse is the place to be. This summer, The Lighthouse will have two or three summer student positions available for ten or twelve weeks. If you are interested you can contact Rob Datema at 416-535-6262 or more »

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Serving with Toronto District Christian High School

A big thank you to Toronto District Christian High School for their service at The Lighthouse. On Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, the students helped in various parts of our food bank operation. From packing, to shelving, to food distribution, everyone did a fantastic job! Thank you for your compassionate spirit and welcoming smiles, it was more »

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Save the Date: Annual General Meeting

Save the Date: Annual General Meeting Saturday April 29 King Christian School 19740 Bathurst Street East Gwillimbary, ON 12:30 – 2:00pm For more details about the Annual General Meeting, please contact Rob.

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Now Available: Winter 2017 Newsletter

The Lighthouse’s Winter 2017 newsletter is now available! In this issue, we celebrate Rita and the Chinese ministry. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connect to The Lighthouse.

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Income Tax Clinic Services for Refugees and Their Families

If your church has been supporting refugees this year they need to file a 2016 income tax return before April 30, 2017. Filing that return will give those individuals access to numerous government programs and services. If your church needs assistance getting those tax returns filled out, The Lighthouse can help. The Lighthouse has been more »

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2017 WALK Day Photos

Check out our amazing walkers and volunteers in their toques and tattoos! There is still time to support The Lighthouse, Coldest Night of the Year donations are accepted until March 31. One step at a time, we are helping many in need. Click here to support The Lighthouse in Coldest Night of the Year.

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Coldest Night of the Year

To all of our amazing walkers, volunteers and supporters THANK YOU! To date, we have raised over $15,000. The donation page will be up until March 31, so there is still time donate and support The Lighthouse. Together we are making a difference with each and every step. Save the Date: next year’s Coldest Night more »

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