Blog Posts (20)
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A few weeks ago, I went axe-throwing with my co-workers. Now, if you’re wondering what that is, it is exactly as it sounds: you throw an axe. At a target. For fun.
And it was fun. I couldn’t believe how exciting, how empowering it felt to whip an axe at a piece of wood. Of course, you had to be careful. We were given the low-down on where to stand, how to stand, and the “dos and don’ts” of axe-throwing safety.
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Right now I’m sitting on the stage at a crafter’s market. This one is at the Moose Hall, organized by Jennie’s Events. All around me are about sixty local artisans, with jewelry, candles, fudge, baking, knitting, mittens, toques, woodwork crafts, decorations, and soap. And I probably missed a few things.
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What is Giving Tuesday? I’m glad you asked! It’s the “you” event following the “me” events of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Thousands of charities around the world participate, including over thirty in Thunder Bay. But before I tell you about three charities in Thunder Bay that I’ve enjoyed learning more about recently, I’d like to share how charities have been central to my story.
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In the late 1800’s a large coin was minted in Peru with the engraving “Un Sol”. A hundred years later it felt quite heavy in my hands when I was given it from my grandfather Robert McAllister. It’s only worth 31 cents today’s currency in Peru, but it is quite valuable to me as a reminder of something quite significant.
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The other day I was looking out over the Kakabeka gorge, pondering the significance of time, when a guy biked up. I happened to have a bike with me at the time, so I knew instantly that we were friends. He was from Quebec and his English wasn’t that good, and neither is my French, but that didn’t matter.
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160. It sounds like “just a number.” But it’s the latest amount of unmarked and undocumented graves found at another residential school site off the British Columbia coast in Canada.
For the past number of weeks, the news has been filled with these numbers. Numbers that signify immense tragedy. Intense shock. Staggering horror in Canada’s past and people.
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My name is Brady Leavold. I am a former professional hockey player who has been battling addiction for 10 years. I’m currently incarcerated—somewhere I never could have imaged myself in a million years. I spent the better part of 2 years behind bars in my home province of BC, but upon release I moved to be with my girlfriend, who moved to Ontario just prior to my arrest. I now find myself in a foreign province with no family and support and behind bars yet again. Addiction is the reason I’ve ended up here.
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Mary was struggling.
In fact, she was at the end of her rope. No matter which way she turned, negativity surrounded her--on the radio, on the news, and worst of all, in her own mind.
You see, Mary struggled with her mental health. Since she was a teenager, anxiety, worry, and depression had ravaged her mind, leaving her hopeless and without peace. She was desperate and alone.
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In dark times, it’s easy to give up. It almost feels therapeutic. It’s like when the Apostle Peter was in jail and everyone knew that he was going to be executed the next day. But they decided to gather to pray anyways. And Peter decided to sleep while chained between two soldiers...
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In days gone by, families were part of meaningful communities. The extended family, neighbours, and fellow church members would “wrap around” the family. Today, NeighbourLink CK’s WrapAround Program follows the same path. They will provide you with a team that comes alongside you and encourages you to live your heart’s desires by connecting you to community resources teaching you life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, managing finances, and providing you with volunteers to help fix things around your home. WrapAround is a program led by trained facilitators that give people the tools to help someone that they care about. The facilitators unite individuals into a team so that their good intentions can come together into a critical mass. The person being “wrapped around” is thus empowered to achieve a better life as exemplified by Jenn.
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The Coldest Night of the Year is a covid-safe, family-friendly walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger. Walk virtually or in-person on Feb. 20, 2021 – there’s a place for everyone!
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Beacon Bags supplies women rescued from human trafficking with personal items to give them hope
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The Joy Smith Foundation takes on the very challenging issue of sex trafficking in Canada today. Some people turn the other way because quite often these underage girls initially willingly leave their previous friends to be with a generous new boyfriend. But then it turns. And she is faced with threats against her and her family if she doesn't do what she's told. And her family disowns her, assuming this is the life she's chosen. Education and rehabilitation are significant needs that are being addressed by the Joy Smith Foundation.
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"Run the North" fun run fundraiser for the United Way of Thunder Bay and Northwest Ontario Indigenous Youth Achievement and Recognition Awards (NWOAYARA)
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Cycling in Thunder Bay is great for health and fun, but how do you keep it safe - especially for your kids?
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Canadian Youth Network supports teens and mental health with great resources
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Crosstown Impact Charity reaches out to students and their families to encourage them during the COVID lockdown
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Kings Kids summer staff Lindsay, Keane, and Karlyn are excited to bring some good life to your kids' summer!
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The Caremongering initiative is a national movement across Canada giving hope, inspiration and practical help to neighbourhoods and communities. In Northumberland County it began as a facebook group which quickly grew to almost 3000 people.
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Living Alone Project blessed 80 people with potted flowers on Mother's Day weekend
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