JOURNEYING TOGETHER THROUGH A PANDEMIC
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As we invest in our young people and they learn about the message of the gospel, our prayer is that they would become peacemakers in our world. This fall, with other youth groups and bible studies on hiatus, a couple of staff have led a COVID-safe discipleship group with a few teenage guys. One of the young men, Cris, initiated a 50/50 campaign on our Facebook page, and raised $1000 for his home country of Honduras!
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When most resources in the city reduced services or shut down, we needed to adapt quickly. Providing individualized support for youth, young adults, and families has been more critical than ever. What's remarkable, though, is how many of our teens and young adults are continuing to grow and pursue life-long goals. This video highlights how Sam, our Post-Secondary Coordinator, adapted to support our young adults in pursuing their goals this year.
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In the inner-city, youth often face numerous barriers to success in online schooling. Many have parents who struggle with mental health challenges and the impacts of childhood trauma, resulting in less academic support at home and lower attendance rates. These students are already prone to falling behind their peers. The added challenge of online school is like climbing the Grouse Grind: it’s an extreme test of their resilience, courage, and determination.
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Restrictions on gatherings began in March 2020 and continued in various forms throughout the remainder of the year. Gathering in community is critical to the wellbeing and mental health of the youth and young adults we journey with. We had to find new ways to reflect God's compassionate love and create safe places for youth to share their struggles and victories.
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STORIES OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM 2019
Watch this video, shared during our Virtual ACM, to hear stories of support and hope from 2019.
GIFTS OF COMMUNITY IN 2019
Community is one of the greatest gifts we give.
The reality is, the people that we walk alongside face enormous struggles.
There are life-or-death issues facing our city. You’ve heard about them in the news. Our community faces these trials each day.
There is hope! Because of your support, we are able to walk through life with our community year after year. Watch the videos below to see how God is bringing about miraculous transformation.
The reality is, the people that we walk alongside face enormous struggles.
There are life-or-death issues facing our city. You’ve heard about them in the news. Our community faces these trials each day.
There is hope! Because of your support, we are able to walk through life with our community year after year. Watch the videos below to see how God is bringing about miraculous transformation.
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Ashley aged out of foster care at age 19.
Angelita took in her niece out of foster care.
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Kesley broke free from addiction.
Yvon is a residential school survivor.
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"...FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE. BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE."
(1 Cor. 13;13b)
Hear it straight from our youth and young adults.
Scroll down to watch them tell their stories about the many ways small acts of love have helped transform their lives in 2018.
Hear it straight from our youth and young adults.
Scroll down to watch them tell their stories about the many ways small acts of love have helped transform their lives in 2018.
stories of small acts of love
RichardPaying for his criminal record check helped him have the best summer of his life.
CHER
Assisting with camp registration forms provided the opportunity for her to attend camp.
MADISONDriving her to detox after she was coming off drugs started her on her journey to recovery.
AUSTIN
Supporting him to write his first resume has allowed him to apply for a job.
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TONIGiving her a ride to school on her house parent's day off motivated her to keep going and graduate.
LIZEditing her papers led to her completing high school and earning a college diploma, all of which opened doors for her first job.
ASHLEY
Supporting her through the process of getting an ID and Passport allowed her to go beyond her city and travel North America.
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