By Sharon Goodland, Principal
St. Joan of Arc Secondary School, Dufferin-Peel CDSB
Advent Season is rich in symbol and provides us time to prepare our hearts for Christmas with joy, peace, love and hope. In our complex world, hope is something we not only are called to live but to give.
Every Advent Season, over 100 SJA students venture out into Hamilton, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville to be a sign of hope by a day of service. The event is called the 24 Hours of Hope. Students work hard to witness hope to people connected to 20 organizations. They spend a day volunteering, doing everything form Karakoe with seniors, handing out sandwiches, preparing meals for the vulnerable population, cleaning out barns, etc. This year, 150 students are participating in the 24 Hours of Hope. The following organizations will be part of this years” endeavor.
Community Living Mississauga
Supportive Housing Peel
Nance Horwood Place
Angela’s Place
Knights Table
Salvation Armey Cawhtra Rod
Salvation Army – Conrerstone Church
40 Oak Shelter
Distribution of lunches on a street walk of Toronto
World Vision
L’Arche Hamilton
The Equestrian Association of the Disabled
Destination Café
VIVA Seniors Home
Darling Home for Children
Good Shepherd Hamilton
Good Shepherd Toronto
Forum Italia
Bough Beeches
Tyndale Nursing Home
Mississauga Food Bank
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