The Rhema Foundation Canada Blog
Black History Month: Our Interview With Blogger Hillaree Alliman
In December 1995, Canada’s House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada. This historic occasion came out of a motion introduced by the Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament. Since then, Canadians have marked every February by recognizing, honouring, and celebrating the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. In line with this year’s theme of “The Future is Now,” The Rhema Foundation Canada will be …
From Toronto to Tel Aviv: The Rhema Foundation Canada Visits Israel
Last year, The Rhema Foundation Canada announced an ambitious goal to send a group to Israel in 2020. The trip was created as a fundraising initiative in partnership with Rhema Christian Ministries. Now this once-in-a-lifetime trip has finally arrived. To offer a glimpse at what this trip will entail, we’ve broken down the highlights. From Toronto to Tel Aviv, this journey is sure to change the lives of people in Israel and Canada. Part I …
Increasing Food Literacy in Downsview Park: A Community Kitchen Project
Toronto’s Downsview-Roding neighbourhood has seen a lot of changes over the years. A former military base with sprawling green spaces and plenty of unused land, the area has become a hotspot for new development. Despite projections of growth and exciting new developments, the neighbourhood continues to struggle with some fundamental challenges. These challenges include limited access to healthy food options and insufficient nutrition-focused programming. And as The Rhema Foundation Canada has seen firsthand, it’s the long-time …
Giving Without Borders: The Rhema Foundation Heads to Israel in 2020
While it may go by a different word in each country, the concept of “giving” is not contained by borders. With that spirit in mind, The Rhema Foundation Canada is proud to embark on a new international project in Israel. For the past 11 years, The Rhema Foundation Canada has been supporting the local and global community in the areas of Human Settlement, Health and Wellbeing, and Strengthening the Family Unit. It is the latter …
Putting Old Cars to New Use: Our Partnership with Donate a Car Canada
They say that when life gives you lemons, it’s time to make lemonade. Well, this spring The Rhema Foundation Canada has found a way to put those ‘lemons’ to better use by partnering with Donate a Car Canada — an organization that has raised 1.4 million in the past year alone for its 700-plus charitable partners. Through this new giving option, you will be able to get rid of your junkers, lemons, and any other old wreck of a car, …