Address:
Ministry of Mission Organization
11 Denison Road East, York, Toronto, On M9N 1B6 Canada
Main intersection: Jane/Lawrance or Jane and Tretheway Drive
to 'exactly'.
Phone: 416.244.3699 or 416.887.5069
Email: garcia_maria@mail.com
Click here for directions
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
LINKS
Government Resources
Job Search Resources
Latino-Hispanic Community Resources
Community Resources of Toronto
OTHER GREAT RESOURCES
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
Indo Canadian Women’s Association
Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association
Making Changes Employment Association of Alberta
IMMIGRANT ACCESS FUND(IAF)
Immigrant Access Fund
Micro loans for Internationally Trained Immigrants
We promote the Immigrant Acces Fund as we believe newcomers should be provide with small loans to get accreditation in their fields to work in Ontario, Canada. The mandate of the Immigrant Access Fund (IAF) is to relieve poverty by providing micro-loans to needy immigrants in order to assist them in obtaining Canadian accreditation, upgrading or training that will allow them to obtain employment in their specified field.
The future of our country depends on productively integrating their energy and skills into the Canadian workforce.
For more information about the Immigrant Access Fund, please contact or e-mail garcia_maria@mail.com
Visit the Immigrant Access Fund website for more information.
http://www.iafcanada.org/
Lone Parent Women
Financial Assistance for Single-Parent/Low-Income Families
The number of single-parent families continues to increase
Financial assistance programs are available from all levels of the government, as well as private organizations.
Receiving aid can be humbling experience, but helps families meet basic needs
It's no secret that single-parent families have been on the rise over the past several decades. It's also no secret that higher education costs have raised dramatically as well.
Statistics About Single-Parent Families
Going to college is not necessarily a privilege as once considered in the past, but rather a necessity to gain employment to survive.
According to survey for Children in Poverty, single-parent families are more than twice as likely to be considered low-income as two-parent families.
Low income and the one-parent family is a frustrating combination for attending college. While federal and/or provincial financial aid is sometimes available for qualified students, the amount of grants and loans have not kept up with the rising cost of higher education.
Although all types of families must make concessions for the student or parent to attend college, one-parent families usually have extremely limited income and no assets to assist with college expenses.
However, there are a number of resources available to low-income, one-parent families which may help with family income.
Managing the Budget for a Single-parent Family
Aid for Education
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (osap.gov.on.ca) is one source for federal and/or provincial funding. By completing the OSAP, the student (whether child or parent) Loans, grants. bursaries, and scholarships may be available to you through OSAP.
With the exception of the student loans, all aid is need-based. These are all excellent opportunities for financial assistance and should be utilized, but it usually is not enough to cover tuition, fees, books, and living expenses, etc.
A parent attending college is most likely applying as an independent student and has the availability for additional loan resources, but there are other avenues that can be taken to avoid borrowing extreme amounts.
These other options are outside the realm of financial aid, but can assist families with reducing personal costs, thereby taking advantage of programs that may increase discretionary income.
Write Down Spending Habits
First and foremost, sacrifices must be made. As with any family with a college student, discretionary income must be spent frugally.
To determine whether overspending can be eliminated, get a notebook and keep a journal of all expenses for at least three months. Then review expenses to see where cuts can be made.
Obviously, food and shelter cannot be compromised, but skip the McDonald's and cook a meal. Forget upgrading to the national cell phone plan and go with the basic if it meets your needs.
Criticism and judgment is not the objective here. Reducing unnecessary costs can mean money in your pocket.
Aid for Medical Insurance (Immigrants without OHIP)
The Canadian government provides temporary health insurance to refugees, protected persons and refugee claimants, plus their dependents, under the Interim Federal Health Program. The insurance covers the cost of emergency medical care and other services and is only available to individuals who are not yet covered by a provincial or territorial health plan and meet certain criteria. To inquire about the Interim Federal Health Program, call 1-888-242-2100 or TTY 1-888-576-8502.
Each province is different, so to determine if you qualify, call 1-888-242-2100 NOW or go to their Web site. Even paying a small amount for insurance can increase disposable income in the long run by reducing payments for expensive doctor and/or hospital visits.
Help Paying for the Essentials
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Ontario Works (OW) program is available to parent(s) with children who cannot provide for the family's basic needs. OW carries the slang term of welfare, but don't be embarrassed.
Aid for Heating and Cooling Bills
Ontario Works (OW) also offers program benefits for low-income families to help with heating and cooling costs.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (OW) is designed to help families with elderly residents or small children, and households where income is low but energy costs are high, and health and safety risks arise if bills are not paid. Again, each province has their own application and qualifications, so to see if you qualify for assistance with your heating and cooling expenses.
While trying to better yourself by getting an education, take advantage of this assistance if you qualify because the assistance is time-limited. OW was created for people who need money because they cannot find work or temporarily cannot work, to Aid Families with Dependent Children . Provinces in Canada have been accorded their own rules and budget for awarding assistance, so check with your local or township or human development services office.
Aid for Housing
Ontarians can now apply to the province’s latest affordable housing program, Rental Opportunity for Ontario Families (ROOF), which will provide a monthly housing allowance to low-income families struggling to pay their rent.
Families can request an application form by calling 1-888-544-5101, TTY line 1-800-263-7776, or by signing up online at http://www.ontario.ca/ROOF.
Organizations Helping Single Mothers
Parents Without Partners Inc., Toronto Chapter
http://www.pwptoronto.com/
In addition to federal programs, there are a number of private organizations that offer assistance to single-parent or low-income families. Parents Without Partners Inc., Toronto Chapter offers info about shared housing for mothers to reduce the cost of living expenses.
MoM (www.immigrantwomencentre.blogspot.com)
Aims to end the cycle of poverty by giving single-parent students the support they need to achieve a four-year college degree. offers the Women's Independence Scholarship Program to help survivors of domestic violence. Their goal is to provide this scholarship for women of domestic violence who want to get an education at any type of college, whether full or part time. Their goal is to help women gain employment and personal independence.
Resources in the Community
2-1-1
Heard of 2-1-1? It's a free service for the community to access services such as food banks, utility assistance, housing, child care, etc, in your area.
Food Banks
Do not forget to consider food banks as a resource for reducing living costs.
We are supporting and run a small food pantry.
Resell Shops
Also, utilize resell shops in your area for great bargains on good clothes. Don't feel ashamed to buy from resale shops or even budget stores such as the Salvation Army or Goodwill.
Some of the best clothes at the cheapest prices can be found in these stores! Another great resource is Freecycle.org. A national program, the network is broken down by county or town.
Everything listed is FREE. Members can either post an item to give away, or post a "want" to find something needed.
The YMCA or YWCA
Young Men's Christian Association & Young Women's Christian Association
If you are in need of shelter, find your local Y. The YMCA or YWCA provides temporary and permanent shelter to spouses with children, especially those who are escaping a dangerous or abusing situation. They also have employment services, job training, and literacy programs available to those who need it.
Tax Refunds
One last comment is to take advantage of tax credits.
It may require going to a tax preparer, but many families, especially low-income or single-parents, don't realize they can benefit from:
Earned Income Credit,
Child Tax Credit (if child is under age 17),
Education Credits,
educational loan interest paid,
or educational credits or Lifetime Learning Credit.
Any one of these could significantly increase a tax refund. Often, there are free tax advisors available in towns or on college campuses that can help students if a tax preparer is not affordable.
Starting Your Search
These are a few resources out there for single-parent and/or low-income families. This is definitely not the limit. Start with local resources like visiting us or your human services office, financial aid office, and Toronto city hall.
Then access Canada government for additional resources. Lastly, do a Google or some other type of search on the Internet for single-parent or low-income family financial resources.
Good readings:
manuals-search-engine.com/single-parent-help-in-ontario.html
Industries with Jobs for Single Women
http://singlemindedwomen.com/careers-for-women/industries-with-jobs-for-single-women/
Guaranteed, there are many more opportunities out there. However, be careful of Web sites that charge a fee for a scholarship search or application. Read the fine print with applications before you submit information via the Internet.
Although many are ways to help with living expenses, any portion of your income saved can help with educational expenses.
Micro loans for Internationally Trained Immigrants
We promote the Immigrant Acces Fund as we believe newcomers should be provide with small loans to get accreditation in their fields to work in Ontario, Canada. The mandate of the Immigrant Access Fund (IAF) is to relieve poverty by providing micro-loans to needy immigrants in order to assist them in obtaining Canadian accreditation, upgrading or training that will allow them to obtain employment in their specified field.
The future of our country depends on productively integrating their energy and skills into the Canadian workforce.
For more information about the Immigrant Access Fund, please contact or e-mail garcia_maria@mail.com
Visit the Immigrant Access Fund website for more information.
http://www.iafcanada.org/
Lone Parent Women
Financial Assistance for Single-Parent/Low-Income Families
The number of single-parent families continues to increase
Financial assistance programs are available from all levels of the government, as well as private organizations.
Receiving aid can be humbling experience, but helps families meet basic needs
It's no secret that single-parent families have been on the rise over the past several decades. It's also no secret that higher education costs have raised dramatically as well.
Statistics About Single-Parent Families
Going to college is not necessarily a privilege as once considered in the past, but rather a necessity to gain employment to survive.
According to survey for Children in Poverty, single-parent families are more than twice as likely to be considered low-income as two-parent families.
Low income and the one-parent family is a frustrating combination for attending college. While federal and/or provincial financial aid is sometimes available for qualified students, the amount of grants and loans have not kept up with the rising cost of higher education.
Although all types of families must make concessions for the student or parent to attend college, one-parent families usually have extremely limited income and no assets to assist with college expenses.
However, there are a number of resources available to low-income, one-parent families which may help with family income.
Managing the Budget for a Single-parent Family
Aid for Education
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (osap.gov.on.ca) is one source for federal and/or provincial funding. By completing the OSAP, the student (whether child or parent) Loans, grants. bursaries, and scholarships may be available to you through OSAP.
With the exception of the student loans, all aid is need-based. These are all excellent opportunities for financial assistance and should be utilized, but it usually is not enough to cover tuition, fees, books, and living expenses, etc.
A parent attending college is most likely applying as an independent student and has the availability for additional loan resources, but there are other avenues that can be taken to avoid borrowing extreme amounts.
These other options are outside the realm of financial aid, but can assist families with reducing personal costs, thereby taking advantage of programs that may increase discretionary income.
Write Down Spending Habits
First and foremost, sacrifices must be made. As with any family with a college student, discretionary income must be spent frugally.
To determine whether overspending can be eliminated, get a notebook and keep a journal of all expenses for at least three months. Then review expenses to see where cuts can be made.
Obviously, food and shelter cannot be compromised, but skip the McDonald's and cook a meal. Forget upgrading to the national cell phone plan and go with the basic if it meets your needs.
Criticism and judgment is not the objective here. Reducing unnecessary costs can mean money in your pocket.
Aid for Medical Insurance (Immigrants without OHIP)
The Canadian government provides temporary health insurance to refugees, protected persons and refugee claimants, plus their dependents, under the Interim Federal Health Program. The insurance covers the cost of emergency medical care and other services and is only available to individuals who are not yet covered by a provincial or territorial health plan and meet certain criteria. To inquire about the Interim Federal Health Program, call 1-888-242-2100 or TTY 1-888-576-8502.
Each province is different, so to determine if you qualify, call 1-888-242-2100 NOW or go to their Web site. Even paying a small amount for insurance can increase disposable income in the long run by reducing payments for expensive doctor and/or hospital visits.
Help Paying for the Essentials
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Ontario Works (OW) program is available to parent(s) with children who cannot provide for the family's basic needs. OW carries the slang term of welfare, but don't be embarrassed.
Aid for Heating and Cooling Bills
Ontario Works (OW) also offers program benefits for low-income families to help with heating and cooling costs.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (OW) is designed to help families with elderly residents or small children, and households where income is low but energy costs are high, and health and safety risks arise if bills are not paid. Again, each province has their own application and qualifications, so to see if you qualify for assistance with your heating and cooling expenses.
While trying to better yourself by getting an education, take advantage of this assistance if you qualify because the assistance is time-limited. OW was created for people who need money because they cannot find work or temporarily cannot work, to Aid Families with Dependent Children . Provinces in Canada have been accorded their own rules and budget for awarding assistance, so check with your local or township or human development services office.
Aid for Housing
Ontarians can now apply to the province’s latest affordable housing program, Rental Opportunity for Ontario Families (ROOF), which will provide a monthly housing allowance to low-income families struggling to pay their rent.
Families can request an application form by calling 1-888-544-5101, TTY line 1-800-263-7776, or by signing up online at http://www.ontario.ca/ROOF.
Organizations Helping Single Mothers
Parents Without Partners Inc., Toronto Chapter
http://www.pwptoronto.com/
In addition to federal programs, there are a number of private organizations that offer assistance to single-parent or low-income families. Parents Without Partners Inc., Toronto Chapter offers info about shared housing for mothers to reduce the cost of living expenses.
MoM (www.immigrantwomencentre.blogspot.com)
Aims to end the cycle of poverty by giving single-parent students the support they need to achieve a four-year college degree. offers the Women's Independence Scholarship Program to help survivors of domestic violence. Their goal is to provide this scholarship for women of domestic violence who want to get an education at any type of college, whether full or part time. Their goal is to help women gain employment and personal independence.
Resources in the Community
2-1-1
Heard of 2-1-1? It's a free service for the community to access services such as food banks, utility assistance, housing, child care, etc, in your area.
Food Banks
Do not forget to consider food banks as a resource for reducing living costs.
We are supporting and run a small food pantry.
Resell Shops
Also, utilize resell shops in your area for great bargains on good clothes. Don't feel ashamed to buy from resale shops or even budget stores such as the Salvation Army or Goodwill.
Some of the best clothes at the cheapest prices can be found in these stores! Another great resource is Freecycle.org. A national program, the network is broken down by county or town.
Everything listed is FREE. Members can either post an item to give away, or post a "want" to find something needed.
The YMCA or YWCA
Young Men's Christian Association & Young Women's Christian Association
If you are in need of shelter, find your local Y. The YMCA or YWCA provides temporary and permanent shelter to spouses with children, especially those who are escaping a dangerous or abusing situation. They also have employment services, job training, and literacy programs available to those who need it.
Tax Refunds
One last comment is to take advantage of tax credits.
It may require going to a tax preparer, but many families, especially low-income or single-parents, don't realize they can benefit from:
Earned Income Credit,
Child Tax Credit (if child is under age 17),
Education Credits,
educational loan interest paid,
or educational credits or Lifetime Learning Credit.
Any one of these could significantly increase a tax refund. Often, there are free tax advisors available in towns or on college campuses that can help students if a tax preparer is not affordable.
Starting Your Search
These are a few resources out there for single-parent and/or low-income families. This is definitely not the limit. Start with local resources like visiting us or your human services office, financial aid office, and Toronto city hall.
Then access Canada government for additional resources. Lastly, do a Google or some other type of search on the Internet for single-parent or low-income family financial resources.
Good readings:
manuals-search-engine.com/single-parent-help-in-ontario.html
Industries with Jobs for Single Women
http://singlemindedwomen.com/careers-for-women/industries-with-jobs-for-single-women/
Guaranteed, there are many more opportunities out there. However, be careful of Web sites that charge a fee for a scholarship search or application. Read the fine print with applications before you submit information via the Internet.
Although many are ways to help with living expenses, any portion of your income saved can help with educational expenses.
DONATE
MoM Organization is very grateful to community members for their support. Your help makes it possible for more and more immigrant and visible minority women to reach their goals.
General Donations
Monetary Donations
You may give:
a one-time donation or gift: year-end gift
a recurring donation or gift
a memorial or honoring gift
a monthly commitment
Non-Monetary
You can also greatly help with any non-monetary donations to help our mission.
These include anything from:
Food
Clothing
Vehicles
Supplies -Cleaning -Office
Volunteer your skills and your time:
Read "how you can help us" and volunteer with MoM's posts.
If you have the experience, skills, and time to help, or if you know someone who does, please contact us. You can send an e-mail or click here to fill out a form telling us your interests and skills.
Post A Flyer at your work, your school, your building
And, of course, spread the word to all your friends!
For more check WHAT WE NEED
Help Fight Community Hunger: Food Industry Donations
Food industry donations play a key role in the success of Ministry of Mission Food Pantry. We will gladly accept both large and small quantities of food products. Contact Maria Garcia, by email at garcia_maria@mail.com or by phone at 416.887.5069 for more information or to arrange a food industry pick-up.
Please use the info provide in this blog and page if you wish to make a general monetary donation or a donation as part of a company food drive. Your charitable donation receipt for income tax purposes will be issued.
DONATE ONLINE!(Paypal)
Donating online offers you a completely secure and easy way to support our work.
If you would like to donate to Ministry of Mission Organization, just click on Paypal link and you will be taken to Paypal where you can make a secure donation to "Ministry of Mission Organization" using a credit card.
MISSION of MINISTRY'S FUNDRASING:
Since 2007, MoM has been recruting, preparing, supporting Canadians to share their skills and knowledge with communities in need, helping to train local people and build strong links with our neighbours. But we have many more requests for skilled volunteers than we have funding to support. Your contribution enables us to place more people in the field and ensure they have quality preparation and support to help achieve their placements goals and make a real difference to the overseas community.
Recurring donations demonstrate your continued support of poverty reduction and allow MoM to effectively plan future volunteer placements as well as cover the costs of keeping volunteers in the field. If you are unable to commit to a recurring donation, one-off donations are also gratefully accepted.
You can choose to donate online,don't forget all donations over $2 to MoMs Overseas Fund are tax-deductible.
SUPPORT A SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT
To donate to support a specific volunteer placement, country or sector (health, education, etc.), please ask to use the donate form on an individual volunteer's profile.
ABOUT YOUR DONATION
Recurring donations will be deducted on a regular basis, until MoM's Paypal is notified to stop. Upon clicking "Donate", you will be forwarded to an external site, hosted by Paypal, to securely transmit your credit card or paypal account details. Please check the form on the next page to confirm the transaction details are correct. In this instance, MoM does not handle your credit card details but will receive notification of your address.
In the event MoM raises monies in excess of the amount needed for a given placement, donations made towards this placement will be used for placements with similar development outcomes. For more information contact MoM.
DONATE BY MAIL/FAX
Checks are still acceptable! Send your monetary donations to "Ministry of Mission Organization" in a certified check or money order to 11 Denison Road East, York, Toronto, On M9N 1B6 Canada. Be sure to indicate it is a donation in the memo field.
You can download and print a donations form and return it to us by post/fax with your cheque, money order or credit card details. Click here to download a form.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR WORK!
General Donations
Monetary Donations
You may give:
a one-time donation or gift: year-end gift
a recurring donation or gift
a memorial or honoring gift
a monthly commitment
Non-Monetary
You can also greatly help with any non-monetary donations to help our mission.
These include anything from:
Food
Clothing
Vehicles
Supplies -Cleaning -Office
Volunteer your skills and your time:
Read "how you can help us" and volunteer with MoM's posts.
If you have the experience, skills, and time to help, or if you know someone who does, please contact us. You can send an e-mail or click here to fill out a form telling us your interests and skills.
Post A Flyer at your work, your school, your building
And, of course, spread the word to all your friends!
For more check WHAT WE NEED
Help Fight Community Hunger: Food Industry Donations
Food industry donations play a key role in the success of Ministry of Mission Food Pantry. We will gladly accept both large and small quantities of food products. Contact Maria Garcia, by email at garcia_maria@mail.com or by phone at 416.887.5069 for more information or to arrange a food industry pick-up.
Please use the info provide in this blog and page if you wish to make a general monetary donation or a donation as part of a company food drive. Your charitable donation receipt for income tax purposes will be issued.
DONATE ONLINE!(Paypal)
Donating online offers you a completely secure and easy way to support our work.
If you would like to donate to Ministry of Mission Organization, just click on Paypal link and you will be taken to Paypal where you can make a secure donation to "Ministry of Mission Organization" using a credit card.
MISSION of MINISTRY'S FUNDRASING:
Since 2007, MoM has been recruting, preparing, supporting Canadians to share their skills and knowledge with communities in need, helping to train local people and build strong links with our neighbours. But we have many more requests for skilled volunteers than we have funding to support. Your contribution enables us to place more people in the field and ensure they have quality preparation and support to help achieve their placements goals and make a real difference to the overseas community.
Recurring donations demonstrate your continued support of poverty reduction and allow MoM to effectively plan future volunteer placements as well as cover the costs of keeping volunteers in the field. If you are unable to commit to a recurring donation, one-off donations are also gratefully accepted.
You can choose to donate online,don't forget all donations over $2 to MoMs Overseas Fund are tax-deductible.
SUPPORT A SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT
To donate to support a specific volunteer placement, country or sector (health, education, etc.), please ask to use the donate form on an individual volunteer's profile.
ABOUT YOUR DONATION
Recurring donations will be deducted on a regular basis, until MoM's Paypal is notified to stop. Upon clicking "Donate", you will be forwarded to an external site, hosted by Paypal, to securely transmit your credit card or paypal account details. Please check the form on the next page to confirm the transaction details are correct. In this instance, MoM does not handle your credit card details but will receive notification of your address.
In the event MoM raises monies in excess of the amount needed for a given placement, donations made towards this placement will be used for placements with similar development outcomes. For more information contact MoM.
DONATE BY MAIL/FAX
Checks are still acceptable! Send your monetary donations to "Ministry of Mission Organization" in a certified check or money order to 11 Denison Road East, York, Toronto, On M9N 1B6 Canada. Be sure to indicate it is a donation in the memo field.
You can download and print a donations form and return it to us by post/fax with your cheque, money order or credit card details. Click here to download a form.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR WORK!
NEWS AND EVENTS
Our insterests are:
Lone Parent Women
Single Mothers On Welfare
The Working Poor
Child Care Subsidies, Wages, and Employment of Single Mothers.
Helping Single Mothers Survive Welfare
Pushing Single Mothers to the Work Force
Helping One- Parent Families from Poverty
Financial Assistance for Single-Parent/Low-Income Families
Single Parents: Women Career-Related Issues and Needs.
Help For Women Experiencing Violence
Helping Women Achieve Financial Independence
Health and Wellness for Women
Resources, Information and Education ( career-track/employment)
April 2010
Professional Development for schools and businesses
Cross-cultural courses*
Places are now available at MoM's 3st Orientation Course and CC Preparation Program to be held in Toronto in July 2010.
Culture
A 70-90 minute discussion of culture attempting to arrive at a working definition and an appreciation of how we come to understand another culture. It draws significantly on the vast experience of two senior missionary. It very appropriately and is very usefully explored before the cross-cultural field trip.
Cross-cultural Field Trip
Canada is a multicultural society, where individuals representing multicultural contexts can be "in the same room at the same time," but how well do we share stories with someone considered "other". The field trip requires a full day that MoM volunteers describe as the most challenging, eye opening and enjoyable of their cultural preparation. Success of the activity requires that full details only be revealed on the day. Facilitators will require brief participant biographies.
Evangelising Culture: The Disturbing Counter-cultural Ministry of Messiah
Culture helps to organise social interaction, indeed the whole social environment. It's why we can take so much for granted, but it can also be oppresive and sanction the power of the strong over the weak. All major religions suggest that in God's kingdom this would not be so. Is this why Messiah was so often seen to disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed? Do we accept aspects of our culture that oppress others? Can we change it?
Contact MoM to attend.
For more information on running an activity for your staff or students, contact MoM via email Maria Garcia or phone (416) 244.3699.
Write to our volunteers
Read our volunteer profiles and newsletters and write a message of support through our facebook page!
March 5th, 2010
We are also happy to celebrate "International Women’s Week March 7 - March 13"
In communities across Ontario, we celebrate the contributions of women in helping to build a strong Ontario, a strong Canada and a strong world.
For more info check
http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/owd/english/resources/information/dates/iwd_events.shtml
December 5th, 2009
Annual Holiday Meal Box Program
Ministry of Mission Food Pantry (Mustard Seed)'s Annual Holiday Meal Box Program delivers all the fixings for a traditional family meal to a family of six, including a 10-12 pound turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, and dessert. During the holiday season - the Season of Giving, our hungry neighbors too often struggle to put any food on the table, let alone a special holiday meal.
Ministry of Mission works very hard to help its agency network provide this to those who need it most. These boxes are sponsored by donations from individuals.
We are happy to say this season on Dec 20, 2009 was a great victory !
September 2009
We are very happy with the new administration and changes started
this past September 2009!
We'll be posting pictures through our Facebook page and Flirck Account !
OTHER NEWS
We've been updating our basic online presence and also will be postings under its respective categories in our main blog. Check it out.
There is so much positivism for this coming 2010 you can miss it !
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Ministry of Mission Organization relies on dedicated volunteers throughout the year. There are many different opportunities to get involved with our agency.
1. Donate
2. Sponsor or join our Projects
3. Be a Guest Speaker
4. Volunteer
Volunteer Application Form
HOW YOU CAN HELP
PLEASE DONATE, DONATE, DONATE !
Every dollar donated provides five dollars worth of food for our community.
Join our Projects
Take a Mission Trip: This is an education and mentoring project to enabling the Poor to Help Themselves that we partnered with.
Check: http://lahispaniolapossibilities.wordpress.com/current-projects/
Ministry of Mission Organization engages in this international mission work in DR with the aim to accomplish one of these goals:
• Securing books, school supplies and educational materials for the classrooms
• Building classrooms, libraries, computer labs and sport recreation areas
• Operating Children's Soup Kitchen
• Empowering local communities by providing models, resources and training
• Training Dominican teachers and local community members in modern child centered teaching methodologies
• Securing microenterprise equipment such as sewing machines and computers.
• Provide financial and volunteer resources to help meet urgent community needs, including donations of medicines and other supplies, repair of shared community structures such as the well, and repair/rebuild of several houses that a Dominican Rep.
• Raising awareness within the international community for sustainable tourism
• Promoting Eco and enviromentally friendly tours.
We are sustained through the generous contribution of time, talent, funds, materials and supplies from individuals. We would like the cooperation of foundations, business and others.
Vision for this project:
It is our vision that all children born in the Dominican Republic have the opportunity to receive an education and learn to their full potential. It is our hope that our efforts can be multiplied to allow the opportunity for every child’s gifts and challenges to be met with support nationwide. It is our goal to break the cycle of poverty and change peoples’ destinies. It is our dream that the world will be a better place for the children and families of the next generation.
As short-term mission trips are scheduled, you'll find a list of them from the link to the right.
If you think you may be called to lead a short-term mission trip, your first step is to contact Eunice ( or call 647.448.2052) or Maria Garcia(.
Be or invite a Guest Speaker
Guest speakers are a valuable addition to Skills Unlimited Program, M&M Org.’s employment assistance program. Their contributions include mock interviews, providing examples of good customer service, and discussing hiring procedures and life skills.
If you are a business professional/manager
and are interested in sharing your knowledge with M&M Org. participants, please contact us.
Volunteer
Volunteering with M&m Org. enables you to:
Engage in meaningful activities to benefit women of your community
Learn new skills
Practice and improve your previously acquired skills
Network with people and make new friends
Learn about new cultures
Contribute to your community
Volunteer activities include, but are not limited to:
Ministry of Mission Organization is seeking volunteers to help with the following areas:
PR/Communications/Marketing
Membership coordinator (database mgt. & data entry)
Archivist
Join our Board of Directors & other committees to participate in our Projects
Reception (greeting and directing visitors, answering, screening and directing phone calls, providing program information, etc.)
Office assistance (photocopying, typing, faxing, researching, liaising with staff, etc.)
Plus we always have projects involving writing, office work, fixing up M& M Or.(painting, handyman, etc.)-- plus others.
If you have the experience, skills, and time to help, or if you know someone who does, please contact us. You can send an e-mail or click here to fill out a form telling us your interests and skills.
Please be patient -- sometimes we get so overwhelmed with the day to day, we may take a while to respond!
Business Services
As a not-for-profit Organization, Ministry of Mission Organization benefits greatly from free or discounted professional services from community members and businesses. If you are interested in donating your services – for example: marketing, graphic design, writing, life coaching, motivational speaking, etc. – please contact us.
We will happily provide tax receipts for all offered services and can arrange recognition through our newsletters, website, etc.
The Ministry of Mission Organization office is currently looking for items such as:
Items for silent auctions
Fabrics (for the sewing program)
Sewing machines (in good condition)
Computers, Office items , furniture and Shelves
Business clothing
If you have any other items you think our agency could use, please contact us.
1. Donate
2. Sponsor or join our Projects
3. Be a Guest Speaker
4. Volunteer
Volunteer Application Form
HOW YOU CAN HELP
PLEASE DONATE, DONATE, DONATE !
Every dollar donated provides five dollars worth of food for our community.
Join our Projects
Take a Mission Trip: This is an education and mentoring project to enabling the Poor to Help Themselves that we partnered with.
Check: http://lahispaniolapossibilities.wordpress.com/current-projects/
Ministry of Mission Organization engages in this international mission work in DR with the aim to accomplish one of these goals:
• Securing books, school supplies and educational materials for the classrooms
• Building classrooms, libraries, computer labs and sport recreation areas
• Operating Children's Soup Kitchen
• Empowering local communities by providing models, resources and training
• Training Dominican teachers and local community members in modern child centered teaching methodologies
• Securing microenterprise equipment such as sewing machines and computers.
• Provide financial and volunteer resources to help meet urgent community needs, including donations of medicines and other supplies, repair of shared community structures such as the well, and repair/rebuild of several houses that a Dominican Rep.
• Raising awareness within the international community for sustainable tourism
• Promoting Eco and enviromentally friendly tours.
We are sustained through the generous contribution of time, talent, funds, materials and supplies from individuals. We would like the cooperation of foundations, business and others.
Vision for this project:
It is our vision that all children born in the Dominican Republic have the opportunity to receive an education and learn to their full potential. It is our hope that our efforts can be multiplied to allow the opportunity for every child’s gifts and challenges to be met with support nationwide. It is our goal to break the cycle of poverty and change peoples’ destinies. It is our dream that the world will be a better place for the children and families of the next generation.
As short-term mission trips are scheduled, you'll find a list of them from the link to the right.
If you think you may be called to lead a short-term mission trip, your first step is to contact Eunice ( or call 647.448.2052) or Maria Garcia(.
Be or invite a Guest Speaker
Guest speakers are a valuable addition to Skills Unlimited Program, M&M Org.’s employment assistance program. Their contributions include mock interviews, providing examples of good customer service, and discussing hiring procedures and life skills.
If you are a business professional/manager
and are interested in sharing your knowledge with M&M Org. participants, please contact us.
Volunteer
Volunteering with M&m Org. enables you to:
Engage in meaningful activities to benefit women of your community
Learn new skills
Practice and improve your previously acquired skills
Network with people and make new friends
Learn about new cultures
Contribute to your community
Volunteer activities include, but are not limited to:
Ministry of Mission Organization is seeking volunteers to help with the following areas:
PR/Communications/Marketing
Membership coordinator (database mgt. & data entry)
Archivist
Join our Board of Directors & other committees to participate in our Projects
Reception (greeting and directing visitors, answering, screening and directing phone calls, providing program information, etc.)
Office assistance (photocopying, typing, faxing, researching, liaising with staff, etc.)
Plus we always have projects involving writing, office work, fixing up M& M Or.(painting, handyman, etc.)-- plus others.
If you have the experience, skills, and time to help, or if you know someone who does, please contact us. You can send an e-mail or click here to fill out a form telling us your interests and skills.
Please be patient -- sometimes we get so overwhelmed with the day to day, we may take a while to respond!
Business Services
As a not-for-profit Organization, Ministry of Mission Organization benefits greatly from free or discounted professional services from community members and businesses. If you are interested in donating your services – for example: marketing, graphic design, writing, life coaching, motivational speaking, etc. – please contact us.
We will happily provide tax receipts for all offered services and can arrange recognition through our newsletters, website, etc.
The Ministry of Mission Organization office is currently looking for items such as:
Items for silent auctions
Fabrics (for the sewing program)
Sewing machines (in good condition)
Computers, Office items , furniture and Shelves
Business clothing
If you have any other items you think our agency could use, please contact us.
WHAT WE DO
OUR PROGRAMS
1. Food Pantry Program
2. Project Women
3. Cross-cultural Education
4. Poverty Alleviation through Tourism (PAT)
5. RECLAIM: A Sewing Micro-Enterprise Project
6. Short Term Mission Trips
Food Pantry Program
The purpose of the Food Pantry is to provide food to the hungry men, women and families of our community. Read more here. 'Mustard Seed Food Pantry".
Project Women
Project Women,is about obtaining career-track employment, Microenterprising and scholarships. Our goals are:
1 We want single mothers and lone parent to learn skills to become economically independent by taking up short-term courses in our centre, or at designated Training locations( institutes) in Ontario.
2 To sustain a Single Parent Employment Support Program (SPES) and a Women Interested in Successful Employment(WISE) Program.
3 MoM also wants to change the lives, families, and communities through education. Our organization aims to end the cycle of poverty by giving women single and lone parents the support they need to achieve a two or four-year college degree.
As an organization, Ministry of Mission (MoM) recognizes the challenges that single parent family and single-and lone parent students face in trying to provide housing, childcare, and basic necessities for their children without adequate income or the education necessary to obtain career-track employment. In Ontario, hundreds of single-parents are trying to survive. Since incorporating in 2007, our not-for-profit organization has helped women of families in the North York area by providing settlement orientation, food and educational counselling.
For more information about getting involved as a participant or volunteer, please email garcia_maria@mail.com.
Use the button below to be a part of our participants lives by helping to provide them with a more enriched tomorrow.
Cross-cultural Education
We hope you will be inspired for missions as you browse the site. This blogsite provides information about the countries in which we operate, the staff who work on the MoM team and it also gives you an opportunity to give, pray and go!
If you are interested in getting more involved in missions, why not join us on Cross Cultural Courses, workshop and trainings held in our Hall in 2010? If you are interested .
KEEP READING ON OUR OTHER PROGRAMS
Women’s Counselling
One-to-One Counselling (group and individual)
Cross-cultural counselling for immigrant, francophone and first nations women
Support groups with others who have shared similar experiences
Safety planning
Referrals to other beneficial services in the community
Seminars and workshops
Call for appointment.
1. Food Pantry Program
2. Project Women
3. Cross-cultural Education
4. Poverty Alleviation through Tourism (PAT)
5. RECLAIM: A Sewing Micro-Enterprise Project
6. Short Term Mission Trips
Food Pantry Program
The purpose of the Food Pantry is to provide food to the hungry men, women and families of our community. Read more here. 'Mustard Seed Food Pantry".
Project Women
Project Women,is about obtaining career-track employment, Microenterprising and scholarships. Our goals are:
1 We want single mothers and lone parent to learn skills to become economically independent by taking up short-term courses in our centre, or at designated Training locations( institutes) in Ontario.
2 To sustain a Single Parent Employment Support Program (SPES) and a Women Interested in Successful Employment(WISE) Program.
3 MoM also wants to change the lives, families, and communities through education. Our organization aims to end the cycle of poverty by giving women single and lone parents the support they need to achieve a two or four-year college degree.
As an organization, Ministry of Mission (MoM) recognizes the challenges that single parent family and single-and lone parent students face in trying to provide housing, childcare, and basic necessities for their children without adequate income or the education necessary to obtain career-track employment. In Ontario, hundreds of single-parents are trying to survive. Since incorporating in 2007, our not-for-profit organization has helped women of families in the North York area by providing settlement orientation, food and educational counselling.
For more information about getting involved as a participant or volunteer, please email garcia_maria@mail.com.
Use the button below to be a part of our participants lives by helping to provide them with a more enriched tomorrow.
Cross-cultural Education
We hope you will be inspired for missions as you browse the site. This blogsite provides information about the countries in which we operate, the staff who work on the MoM team and it also gives you an opportunity to give, pray and go!
If you are interested in getting more involved in missions, why not join us on Cross Cultural Courses, workshop and trainings held in our Hall in 2010? If you are interested .
KEEP READING ON OUR OTHER PROGRAMS
Women’s Counselling
One-to-One Counselling (group and individual)
Cross-cultural counselling for immigrant, francophone and first nations women
Support groups with others who have shared similar experiences
Safety planning
Referrals to other beneficial services in the community
Seminars and workshops
Call for appointment.
WHO WE ARE
Our Mission
"The purpose of life is a life of purpose".
Mission Statement
Ministry of Mission Organization is committed to enhance the participation of immigrant and visible minority women in Canadian society through innovative and collaborative projects and efforts among the board, community partners, funders, participants and staff.
Ministry of Mission Organization is committed
1. To train, equip and stop violence against women and build economic independence for women and their children in Canada and Latin America (Career-track)
2. To provide food to the hungry and poor of our community (Food Pantry)
3. Ministry provide Safe, affordable trips to DR and other LA locations(Missional Trips)
Ministry of Mission Organization team conduct seminars, workshops, and conferences. Our passion is to help women discover their gifts, talents, purpose and destiny, and to see their God-given abilities released in ministry.
Policy Statement
Ministry of Mission Organization The general purpose of Ministry is stated clearly in the By-Laws. Our purpose, first and foremost, is "to enhance the participation of immigrant and visible minority women in Canadian society through innovative and collaborative efforts among the board, community partners, funders, participants and staff".
As a matter of general, overriding policy, the Board of Directors interprets this to mean that our primary reason for existence is to lovingly present to all who enter our mission the biblical truths as enumerated in our Statement of Faith, the essence of which being: that" presenting the Scriptures to the needy and helping provide for their spiritual and physical needs.
By definition, therefore, it is our task to see that these biblical truths are presented to our visitor, for "How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" Romans 10:15.
It is therefore our task to present these biblical truths in a public, corporate setting: i.e., in regular in personal, individual settings: i.e., personal counseling, and by whatever other efficient means might be available: i.e., videos, tracts, films, magazines, etc.
Out of this primary objective flows the rationale for everything else we do. The food, the shelter, the clothing, the job counseling we provide, in short everything else we do is to demonstrate the love of God, thus validating the truths of the Scriptures to the recipient.
In summary, our primary mission is to do all that is possible to see men and women, boys and girls, come to faith in Messiah, to become established as a part of His family , to grow in grace, and to have lives transformed, because we are "not ashamed of the truth".
Ministry of Mission Organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, age or disability in any of its policies and programs
Our Vision
We believe in the holistic nature of women’s needs – physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual. This holistic vision enhances self-esteem and promotes personal empowerment.
Values and Principles
We believe
•in the inherent worth of every woman, regardless of ability, race or colour.
We value
•the culture, religion and heritage of every woman and her aspirations for herself, her family and her community
We strive
•to provide opportunities for personal growth and socio-economic advancement through life-long learning;
•to facilitate the integration of immigrant and visible minority women into Canadian society;
•to promote skills development, educational pursuits and gainful employment
Our Logo
History
Ministry of Mission Organization was established in 2007 in North York, one of Canada’s most culturally diverse communities. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and is staffed by women dedicated to helping immigrant women succeed in Canadian society.
Over the years, services and programs have changed, but what always remains the same Ministry of Mission Organization is ’s commitment to enhance the participation of immigrant and visible minority women in Canadian society through innovative and collaborative efforts among the board, community partners, funders, participants and staff. We believe in their individual talents and seek to maximize their potential.
"The purpose of life is a life of purpose".
Mission Statement
Ministry of Mission Organization is committed to enhance the participation of immigrant and visible minority women in Canadian society through innovative and collaborative projects and efforts among the board, community partners, funders, participants and staff.
Ministry of Mission Organization is committed
1. To train, equip and stop violence against women and build economic independence for women and their children in Canada and Latin America (Career-track)
2. To provide food to the hungry and poor of our community (Food Pantry)
3. Ministry provide Safe, affordable trips to DR and other LA locations(Missional Trips)
Ministry of Mission Organization team conduct seminars, workshops, and conferences. Our passion is to help women discover their gifts, talents, purpose and destiny, and to see their God-given abilities released in ministry.
Policy Statement
Ministry of Mission Organization The general purpose of Ministry is stated clearly in the By-Laws. Our purpose, first and foremost, is "to enhance the participation of immigrant and visible minority women in Canadian society through innovative and collaborative efforts among the board, community partners, funders, participants and staff".
As a matter of general, overriding policy, the Board of Directors interprets this to mean that our primary reason for existence is to lovingly present to all who enter our mission the biblical truths as enumerated in our Statement of Faith, the essence of which being: that" presenting the Scriptures to the needy and helping provide for their spiritual and physical needs.
By definition, therefore, it is our task to see that these biblical truths are presented to our visitor, for "How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" Romans 10:15.
It is therefore our task to present these biblical truths in a public, corporate setting: i.e., in regular in personal, individual settings: i.e., personal counseling, and by whatever other efficient means might be available: i.e., videos, tracts, films, magazines, etc.
Out of this primary objective flows the rationale for everything else we do. The food, the shelter, the clothing, the job counseling we provide, in short everything else we do is to demonstrate the love of God, thus validating the truths of the Scriptures to the recipient.
In summary, our primary mission is to do all that is possible to see men and women, boys and girls, come to faith in Messiah, to become established as a part of His family , to grow in grace, and to have lives transformed, because we are "not ashamed of the truth".
Ministry of Mission Organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, age or disability in any of its policies and programs
Our Vision
We believe in the holistic nature of women’s needs – physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual. This holistic vision enhances self-esteem and promotes personal empowerment.
Values and Principles
We believe
•in the inherent worth of every woman, regardless of ability, race or colour.
We value
•the culture, religion and heritage of every woman and her aspirations for herself, her family and her community
We strive
•to provide opportunities for personal growth and socio-economic advancement through life-long learning;
•to facilitate the integration of immigrant and visible minority women into Canadian society;
•to promote skills development, educational pursuits and gainful employment
Our Logo
History
Ministry of Mission Organization was established in 2007 in North York, one of Canada’s most culturally diverse communities. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and is staffed by women dedicated to helping immigrant women succeed in Canadian society.
Over the years, services and programs have changed, but what always remains the same Ministry of Mission Organization is ’s commitment to enhance the participation of immigrant and visible minority women in Canadian society through innovative and collaborative efforts among the board, community partners, funders, participants and staff. We believe in their individual talents and seek to maximize their potential.
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Ministry of Mission Organization address the needs and concerns of immigrant and refugee women, youth, children and families, is our commitment to provide services and programs designed to empower women for the benefit of their entire family and our community.
Ministry of Mission Organization is a fully fledged non-profit organization registered in Canada. Currently, the organization has a Honduran and Dominican chapter which is based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This agency also seeks to use tourism as a strategic tool to alleviate poverty, promote gender equality, and harness community conservation through tourism.
We at MoM are guided by this slogan "Give the local community a fish and you feed them for today, teach them how to fish from the multibillion tourism industry and you feed them forever" Tourism is the world largest growing industry with no signs of slowing down in the twenty- first century. The industry is helping the developing nations to earn the badly needed foreign exchange of which Dominican Republic is not an exception. The job creation in Travel and Tourism is growing one-and-half times faster than any other sector. The travel and tourism industry is labor intensive and it employs about 200 million people worldwide.
Community-based tourism, Community based Ecotourism, Ecotourism projects, Missions Sustainable tourism, Ecotourism, Rural community tourism and Pro-poor tourism are not another form of tourism as many people tend to think, but they are an approach that seeks to harness the raking of benefits by poor local communities from the tourists' spending. Tourism plays a significant part in contributing to balanced sustainable development and generates benefits for the poor. The power of tourism which is one of the most dynamic economic activities of our time can be more effectively harnessed to address the problems of poverty more directly. The benefits of tourism should be widely spread in society and the local communities should benefit from tourism development. Tourism has emerged in this decade as a central pillar of the services economy. It can uniquely help society respond to global challenges if its growth is managed wisely, with an emphasis on ethics, poverty alleviation, the particular interests of developing states and sustainable development. The dynamic past and projected growth of the tourism sector, its broad direct and indirect impact across all economies - particularly those of developing states - make it particularly well suited as a development tool.
Tourism is particularly potent in economic terms in respect of: job creation, investment attraction, foreign exchange earnings, poverty alleviation and in social terms in respect of: youth employment, community enrichment, gender equality and cultural preservation.
Welcome to Ministry of Mission Organization little space!
Ministry of Mission Organization address the needs and concerns of immigrant and refugee women, youth, children and families, is our commitment to provide services and programs designed to empower women for the benefit of their entire family and our community.
Ministry of Mission Organization is a fully fledged non-profit organization registered in Canada. Currently, the organization has a Honduran and Dominican chapter which is based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This agency also seeks to use tourism as a strategic tool to alleviate poverty, promote gender equality, and harness community conservation through tourism.
We at MoM are guided by this slogan "Give the local community a fish and you feed them for today, teach them how to fish from the multibillion tourism industry and you feed them forever" Tourism is the world largest growing industry with no signs of slowing down in the twenty- first century. The industry is helping the developing nations to earn the badly needed foreign exchange of which Dominican Republic is not an exception. The job creation in Travel and Tourism is growing one-and-half times faster than any other sector. The travel and tourism industry is labor intensive and it employs about 200 million people worldwide.
Community-based tourism, Community based Ecotourism, Ecotourism projects, Missions Sustainable tourism, Ecotourism, Rural community tourism and Pro-poor tourism are not another form of tourism as many people tend to think, but they are an approach that seeks to harness the raking of benefits by poor local communities from the tourists' spending. Tourism plays a significant part in contributing to balanced sustainable development and generates benefits for the poor. The power of tourism which is one of the most dynamic economic activities of our time can be more effectively harnessed to address the problems of poverty more directly. The benefits of tourism should be widely spread in society and the local communities should benefit from tourism development. Tourism has emerged in this decade as a central pillar of the services economy. It can uniquely help society respond to global challenges if its growth is managed wisely, with an emphasis on ethics, poverty alleviation, the particular interests of developing states and sustainable development. The dynamic past and projected growth of the tourism sector, its broad direct and indirect impact across all economies - particularly those of developing states - make it particularly well suited as a development tool.
Tourism is particularly potent in economic terms in respect of: job creation, investment attraction, foreign exchange earnings, poverty alleviation and in social terms in respect of: youth employment, community enrichment, gender equality and cultural preservation.
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