The Bags of Love ministry, a heartwarming initiative led by Brian and Gwen Sweeney in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, has been bringing comfort to children in need for more than a decade. Started in 2014, with a grant from ADRA and generous donations from their local church and community, this project has touched the lives of countless children, providing them with essential items and a sense of love and care.
For ADRA Canada’s National Program, 2024 has been The Year of the Backpack. Your generous donations have made a tangible difference.
Across the country, Ukrainian families have found refuge thanks to your generosity. ADRA has used your support to empower these families as they adjust to a new life.
For over 20 years, Victoria Cares has been a lifeline for individuals and families struggling to make ends meet in the Victoria community. Affordable housing is a significant challenge in the area, particularly for students and refugees. Victoria Cares has been instrumental in providing support to those facing this hardship.
You have been empowering our national program team to plan for significant upcoming projects. ADRA recently hired new regional program managers to assist in the implementation of your vital work across Canada. That team has been steadily developing new programming – the Seeds of Change project.
In Orono, ON (just north of ADRA Canada’s office), the Migrant Worker Ministry (MWM) works to support migrant workers involved in Canada’s seasonal agricultural workforce.
Your continued support for ADRA has encouraged ongoing support for Canadians in challenging circumstances, with some churches in Canada repurposing leftover funds from previous ADRA projects to serve people in their communities.
The wildfires of 2023 were some of the most striking and harrowing events for many families across Canada. Thanks to your support, ADRA has helped numerous affected people across the Northwest Territories to get back on their feet again.
Paul and Ross are two friends in Moncton, New Brunswick, who you have supported through your contributions to ADRA. Both men have benefitted from the projects at the Moncton Seventh-day Adventist Church, including the Ray of Hope Soup Kitchen, and from the John Howard Society – named for ADRA Canada’s founder.
As we continue to reckon with the lasting impacts of the Canadian wildfires in 2023, we are occasionally finding stories of hope among the embers. Your support for ADRA has allowed us to provide immediate support to wildfire survivors in Canada, like Robin McDougal and her children.
