The Government of Canada has proposed extending the deadline for 2024 charitable donations. Please note that Parliament has been prorogued until March 24. Should the legislation pass when parliament resumes, donations submitted by February 28, 2025 would be eligible to be included as part of either your 2024 or 2025 tax return. If you have […]
Journey for Hope, a national fundraiser for PWS&D’s food security work, took place this September as teams from Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario ‘stepped up’ their support. To date, $29,270 has been raised by the 11 teams participating, thanks to generous donations from friends, family and others in their communities. For each team, the annual
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A growing project is a local initiative, with an impact that goes beyond the individual community. Across Canada, growing projects are bringing people together to support those in need around the world. Growing projects encourage groups of farmers and farm supporters to plant, tend and harvest a crop, sell it on the Canadian market, and
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Are you a PWS&D Champion, wondering how to engage your congregation this fall? Read on for suggestions that, with a little bit of effort, will make a big impact! Do the Journey for Hope The Journey for Hope is happening on September 28. Whether you like to walk, bike, play board games, or do another activity—join a
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In just a few short months, teams of supporters across Canada will lace up their shoes to walk, run, cycle, or do other activities in the 2024 Journey for Hope: an engaging fundraiser for the work of PWS&D. In Elmira, Ont., Darlene Vandermey and her team the Gale Riders are preparing for their third year
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There has been an increase of conflict in many areas of the world – Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen, Sudan, Afghanistan and Haiti to name a few. At the same, the climate crisis has been having drastic and sometimes deadly impacts in already vulnerable areas—floods in Pakistan and in Malawi, drought in Somalia, or earthquakes in Nepal.
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This year, 11 teams hailing from three provinces took action against food insecurity by raising awareness and funds for PWS&D’s critical food security programs through PWS&D’s annual Journey for Hope event. The fundraiser involved various activities, including cycling, running, walking, a soup lunch and more. Each team tackled their chosen challenge. Dedication and a sense
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By: Anne Kerr, Trinity Presbyterian Church (Campbell River, BC) Journey for Hope , PWS&D’s annual event to raise funds to respond to global hunger, seemed like a worthy cause. But its format as a sponsored bike, walk or run event seemed unlikely to work for us at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Campbell River, BC. What could
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Fires continue to burn along large swaths of Canada. Both the British Columbia and Northwest Territories governments have declared states of emergency in response to large-scale, devastating fires. Join us in praying for all affected: God of earthquake, wind and fire, we look to you to aid us as we seek to tame the
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On this page, you will find resources to help you complete the Journey for Hope. Social Media Resources Instagram and Facebook Countdown Posts Instagram Posts Facebook Covers Poster PowerPoint Slides Resources for Team Captains T-Shirt Form Pledge Form Team Member Registration Form Sample Waiver and Indemnity Form *Please note that if you would like to
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