Lift up your community with compassion and care

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Compassion is a profound expression of love and mercy rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It calls us to serve those in need, reflecting God's grace and kindness in our communities. God has called and uniquely gifted each of us to play a pivotal role in advancing His kingdom locally.

Compassion at Hope is centred on equipping you to share your faith, exposing you to local needs through serving opportunities, and connecting you with strategic partners committed to spreading the gospel in Oakville and our surrounding area.

HOPE'S FOOD BANK

The Market

The mission of The Market Food Bank is to glorify God by loving people in deed and in truth (1 John 3:18). The Market seeks to tangibly demonstrate the love of God by coming alongside those in our church family and community in need of food support.

If you are in need of food support, find more information HERE.

This ministry runs fully on the donations, prayers and generosity of Hope, which enables it to serve hundreds of families every month. But the need is growing, and we need your help.

There are a few ways to participate in The Market ministry from donating items or offering financial support to serving in The Market and shopping with guests.

How can you show compassion to those who need it?

Market Needs Join the shopping team Give financially

Christmas Initiatives

Lend a hand this Christmas

Support our ministry partners by engaging with one or more of the opportunities below. We guarantee you'll find an initiative that needs YOUR help this season.

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Angel Tree

Provide a child with a gift (approximate value $40/child) from their incarcerated parent through Prison Fellowship Canada. Deliver locally or sponsor remotely.

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Philpott Church

Participate in the Gift Card Drive by December 16. Or donate hats and mittens anytime this season.

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James St North Church

Serve with Christmas Hampers the week of December 16–21. Bless children aged 8–12 with new unwrapped toys, or help sort toys and food for packing and delivery.

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Kerr St Mission

Join the Christmas Wonders support team as they organize, set up/clean up activities and care for the Kerr St community this Christmas.

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The Market

Donate to our very own Market food bank as the need in our community for food support over Christmas only grows. Consider buying special Christmas Market items.

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International Students

Host a holiday lunch or dinner for international students (2 or more) through Friendship Families December 20–31. Registration closes on December 13.

COMING UP

Compassion initiatives and events

Be equipped to serve and show compassion to those around you!

Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief Information Night

Sunday, January 12, 7PM - 9PM

Join us January 12th for a screening of "One Morning at Dawn"! This Samaritan’s Purse documentary film features compelling footage and stories captured during our ongoing response in Ukraine. This powerful evening will also feature a panel discussion with members of Samaritan’s Purse staff and Disaster Assistance Response Team (D.A.R.T.) who have served in Ukraine and Europe, assisting Ukrainian refugees. The Disaster Assistance Response Team members are crucial to a response, and Samaritan’s Purse is looking for people who would be interested in serving with us.

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Team members

The Compassion team cares for, supports and loves our local community.

They are dedicated to ministering to those in need, both spiritually with prayer and physically with tangible support.

Looking to connect with the team? Reach out today.