On Tuesday, June 20, we celebrate refugees’ courage in overcoming adversity and the many gifts they bring to our communities. As refugees and friends of refugees, we know the challenges newcomers face and the need for improved policies to help refugees rebuild their lives in the United States. It’s more important than ever for community more »
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The Lighthouse looking for volunteers (aged 13 and over) to assist with our Summer Drop-In Program. Our program caters to children (aged 4-12) from the neighbourhood community in the Annex and Palmerston area. The goal of this program is to provide a fun summer experience for children of low-income and newcomer families. Volunteers will assist more »
Thank you Toronto District Christian High School for serving at The Lighthouse! The Lighthouse offers an exciting hands-on volunteer experience. This includes a tour of our building and a discussion on a number of topics relating to social justice and creating social change. For more information about group volunteering and school visits, please contact us more »
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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
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 »
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.
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.
