Posts tagged donations
Microloans to the Poor: Easy and Reusable
01 month ago
by Doug Braun
in Christian Living
I recently looked deeper into “microloans” to the poor — How they work, how requests are vetted, what percentage of the money gets into the hands of the borrower, average default rates, benefits to the borrowers, are many people participating, etc. Here’s what I learned. (more…)
Our Family’s Response to the AGG
11 year ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
During the Advent Conspiracy messages this season and in reading the supporting handouts and blog articles, something that struck a chord with me was the “obligation treadmill” of buying all these Christmas gifts, especially all that we collectively spend as a family on each other. And when it’s all said and done, why are we really doing this? … But how to break with family tradition, with what the kids are expecting? Here’s what our family did. (more…)
WANTED: Missions Team Looking for Sports Equipment Donations
01 year ago
by Gillian Fenske
in Classifieds
In February of 2011, a team of eleven people from Westheights will make their way to Nicaragua in South America. Each team member is allowed two full-size suitcases on the plane and the hope is that each person will being one suitcase filled with personal items, and another suitcase filled with items to give to Nicaraguans. (more…)
WANTED: Hockey Equipment Needed
01 year ago
by Tom Fenske
in Classifieds
The air is cooling and the days are getting shorter, but one of the best parts of the fall is the begining of the hockey season! The WSM Sr. High students are starting an exciting new community event. Starting in late September, Westheights will be hosting a weekly pick-up road hockey league for anyone 14+. To get us started we’re looking for anyone who has new or well-loved hockey equipment to donate. (more…)
WANTED: Toys for new toddler program
01 year ago
by Westheights
in Classifieds
If you have any gently-used toddler toys that you can donate, email charleneneuman@westheights.org or drop them off to any of our Infant-Toddler care volunteers. We need: large play items like an indoor playhouse (e.g. Little Tykes), kitchen, garden, workshop or picnic table, etc.; pop-up, spinning or pull toys; board books; puzzles suitable for toddlers. No plush or fabric toys or dress-up clothes please.
WANTED: Donations for Ray of Hope
01 year ago
by Westheights
in Classifieds
Helping people in your community…
Ray of Hope’s Community Centre offers a place of safety and support to those struggling through poverty and homelessness in the core of downtown Kitchener. Each man and woman who visits the centre is met by individuals who truly care about their well-being. (more…)
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