The second annual Building a Community of Hope virtual fundraising event, which took place in October and included a virtual tour of the diocesan Community Ministries and a silent auction, raised an unprecedented $115,000.
Jane Scanlon, director of stewardship for the Diocese, thanked all those who attended and generously supported the event through individual and group donations and corporate sponsorships.
Scanlon had more good news. “Bruce Nicol, president of the Wesley M Nicol Foundation, has shared with me that the Foundation will extend its commitment and remain onboard to support the Community Ministries through the Building a Community of Hope matching gift challenge for the next three years!“ The Foundation has generously supported the Community Ministries since 2019 with a matching gift challenge during the annual event. “The planning team and I are so pleased it is continuing its commitment through to 2025!” Nicol has said, “The Community Ministries contribute significantly to caring for vulnerable people in Ottawa and surrounding communities. This is a cause I really believe in.”
The funds raised will support: Cornerstone Housing for Women, Centre 454, The Well,St. Luke’s Table, Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre, Centre 105 (in Cornwall) and the diocesan Refugee Ministry
Christ Church, Bells Corners — Deanery of West Ottawa