WLA Cares Christmas Initiative
We, as a church, have an opportunity to bless families and individuals in our communities this Christmas season. We have identified 6 ministries and programs that we will intentionally partner with this year.
Step 1: Click on the icons below to learn more about each program.
Step 2: Pick one or multiple initiatives that you'd like to support.
Step 3: Purchase donation items.
Step 4: Put the items in a plastic bag labelled with the appropriate initiative
Step 5: Drop the bag off in the bin in the front foyer of the church before Wednesday December 16th, 2020.
Men's Mission
The Men's Mission is a 146-bed-facility that serves men in need. In addition to accommodation and meals, they also provide rehabilitation counselling, chapel services and the men’s clothing room.
London Pregnancy & Family Support Centre
The LPFSC's mission is to minister to the unique needs of each person seeking help because of an unplanned pregnancy through accurate information, education, counselling and support.
My Sisters' Place
My Sisters’ Place (MSP) is a safe, welcoming and inclusive centre that supports women through drop-in and wrap-around services. Many experience multiple vulnerabilities including gender based violence, trauma, chronic mental and physical health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, substance use, and extreme poverty.
Northwest Christmas Market
The Northwest Christmas Market is a joint initiative between WLA, Gateway, West Park and the Northwest London Resource Centre. It is designed to provide practical help to families looking to buy gifts for their children at Christmas.
Food Drive
In addition to the year-round partnership with have with the Emergency Food Cupboard at the Northwest London Resource Centre, we have decided to bless this program intentionally this season. However, we will be running this Food Drive to donate in January 2021, slightly after a time when food banks normally receive a lot of donations.
Northwest London Resource Centre
The NWLRC has been one of our community partners for many years. Located in Sherwood Forest Mall, they aim to strengthen their local neighbourhood by connecting and empowering the people who live in Northwest London.
