Walk Another Mile in My Shoes....this outreach campaign asked people at St George's of Forest Hill, Kitchener for footwear--boots or running shoes--to be collected and given to the clients at St John's Kitchen (Kitchener).
This organization supports some of the most vulnerable clients by providing meals and a warm place to spend time, year-round, whether they be low income or unhoused. As the Polar Vortex settles in this winter, those who must spend the majority of their hours outside, were in need of better footwear.
Within a week of asking for folks to check closets, St George's collected nearly 8 dozen pairs of boots and shoes and winter coats and warm-wear. All of this is a testament to the generous and compassionate collective heart of St George's.
Our parish has provided support to St. John's Kitchen in many ways throughout the year. Our ice cream on Fridays during the summer is a great hit; more on that outreach in June!
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In January St. George's of Forest Hill's Book Club read " When the World Fell Silent" by Donna Alwood; a novel about the Halifax explosion and the disaster that occurred. Marilyn Graham presented the histories and stories of her family and that of her best friend who experienced the devastation that followed. It was a wonderful afternoon of discussion and fellowship.
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And finally, a short and exciting announcement: Trinity Anglican Church in Cambridge challenged St. George's of Forest Hill in Kitchener to a "Soup Can" Competition to feed the hungry. Stay tuned for the results in the next Huron Church News edition!
Mary Ann Millar/Catherine Carlson
Photo: Catherine from St. George's Outreach and Connie from St John's Kitchen, Kitchener. Boots and winter gear will help the most vulnerable clients at St. John's Kitchen.