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(Re) Development of Church Properties/Buildings — Online Roundtable— The Presbyterian Church in Canada

Evangel Hall MissionTools for Churches

Host: Stewardship & Planned GivingPresenters: Ainsley Chapman (Executive Director, Evangel Hall), Betty Kupeian, (Presbyterian Church Building Corporation) Karen Plater, (Stewardship & Planned Giving, PCC) Description:This roundtable explored options/opportunities for re-development some congregations are pursuing, including integrating affordable housing and space to better serve the congregation and community. The need for a clear vision and setting priorities before engaging with developers …

Helping More Residents with Their Finances

Evangel Hall MissionNews

EHM’s Financial Trustee Program will be able to help even more clients in 2025, thanks to you! This ground-breaking program helps individuals manage their limited money, prioritize paying important bills, and seeks to create greater financial stability. Trained staff help people pay bills like rent, utilities, and phone on time. They also assist clients in stretching their funds to ensure …

Helping Seniors Facing Homelessness

Evangel Hall MissionNews, Tools for Churches

As the number of seniors experiencing homelessness continues to grow, Evangel Hall Mission is transforming its services to meet the unique challenges faced by older adults on the streets and in supportive housing. Research shows that people experiencing homelessness age differently. While social support typically defines seniors as 65 and older, unhoused individuals can experience health challenges like arthritis, diabetes, …

Healing Hearts Through Animal Support

Evangel Hall MissionNews

In 2024, EHM introduced regular therapy dog visits, recognizing the transformative power of animal companionship. For many residents and drop-in center visitors who are struggling with isolation, these small interactions provide much-needed emotional connection and joy. Beyond these therapy visits, EHM actively helps tenants care for their beloved pets, understanding the deep emotional bond between humans and animals. For those …

Combatting Loneliness Through Spiritual Care

Evangel Hall MissionNews

At Evangel Hall Mission, we know that simply surviving isn’t good enough. Through the Spiritual Care Program, trained staff create a supportive environment where individuals can rebuild their confidence and sense of self. You help make this special program possible. Staff members work hard to build trust. They make an effort to remember people’s names, listen to their stories, ask …

Making the Drop-In Showers Accessible for Seniors

Evangel Hall MissionNews

Showers may not be the most usual place to celebrate a grand-re-opening, but there is something very important happening behind the red ribbon. Thanks to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Fund, EHM just completed a full renovation of the showers in the Drop-In. But this is more than new tiling – the showers were made fully accessible to accommodate …

Supporting congregations considering development and housing options

Evangel Hall MissionNews, Tools for Churches

The Presbyterian Church in Canada and Evangel Hall Mission are pleased to announce an exciting collaboration. Executive Director of Evangel Hall Mission, Ainsley Chapman, has been engaged as a resource to the Presbyterian Church in Canada to support congregations as they consider the future use of their land and buildings. This work may also contribute to a vision to address …

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