Our church sets aside a portion of our budget each year for local outreach. We learn about needs through you, our congregation. They come through relationships. A conversation after school pickup. A quiet word from a coworker. A prayer request shared in confidence. A neighbour who finally feels safe enough to say, “We need help.”

Recently, through relationships within our congregation, we learned of a mother and her two daughters escaping a violent situation. In the aftermath, access to finances was suddenly cut off, leaving them with almost nothing for basic necessities. In the middle of trauma and uncertainty, even groceries felt overwhelming.

Because funds were already available, we were able to respond quickly with $500 in emergency support through grocery gift cards and practical assistance.

Later, the mother shared that the gift arrived at a moment when everything felt especially heavy. She described it as a lifeline - a reminder that they were not alone, that they were seen, and that people truly cared.

We keep details confidential to protect privacy and safety. But stories like this remind us why we give. Sometimes generosity isn’t just financial support. It’s stability, dignity, and hope when it’s needed most.

We’re grateful to be a church that listens, responds, and quietly cares for our community.