Israel Update – May 2023
The difficult reality is that 20% of Israel’s population is considered poor. Conflict, turmoil, and the constant threat of war takes its toll on a country, and unfortunately, it is usually the everyday people that feel the brunt of it.
Uganda Update – May 2023
In Canada we take for granted that we can easily turn on a tap for our water. This is not the case in Uganda.
Ukraine Update – May 2023
Living in Canada, we can’t even begin to grasp what that means. Jobs lost, weddings and graduations cancelled, homes and communities destroyed.
Young Evangelical Christians Desperately Want to Partner with the Church on Climate Change
One of my tasks in my refocussed life with my husband living with Parkinson’s Disease has been enjoying time on the porch with Vern. We live in a neighborhood of 200 lovely townhouse units, and as neighbors we gathered in spring to clean up the debris of litter that winter had blown about our boulevards and ditches. It was a gift to see care for our world renew the nature around us.
Building Hope: How Mara’s House Offers Young Women a New Beginning
Imagine being a young woman who has survived persecution in Nigeria, facing hatred, abuse, and death threats from family members. In a country where 78% of girls lack primary education and one in three women face gender-based violence and economic inequality, life is especially difficult.
Africville: Honouring Canada’s Forgotten Pioneers
Do you have a bucket list? Things you want to do before you die? Mine isn’t that long, mostly because I haven’t given it much thought since I’m always so busy! Years ago, I added one place to that short list, and I checked it off last December.
An Update on Ukraine
It has been one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Crossroads partners have cared for 110,000+ people by providing over $700,000 worth of food, hygiene, medical supplies, clothing, and much more.
Crossroads Cares – Mission Update
Crossroads Cares is privileged to show the love of Jesus in practical ways around the world because of the faithful and compassionate giving of our donors. Watch as Cheryl Weber and Mark Masri update you on some of the projects your recent giving has made possible. Because of faithful partners like you, 131 Indigenous Communities…
Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief Update
On Feb 6th, 2023, people in Turkey and Syria were struck with a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake, destroying buildings and eventually killing over 50,000 people.
The Honourable David C. Onley, former Crossroads and YES TV board member, passed to his eternal reward
Crossroads and YES TV celebrate the life of the Honourable David C. Onley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and former Crossroads and YES TV Board Member, who passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the age of 72.
Blessing 131 Communities this Christmas!
In our last update, we were so excited to share that we have received over $300,000 worth of Christmas gift! Well, the giving continued until November 5th and our total donation of products came to $552,000 in value, which is almost double what we had anticipated. The warehouse at Canadian Bible Society was packed to the rafters and three skids high in some places!
Crossroads joins Giving Tuesday
A special 100 Huntley Street Telecast, “Prepare Him Room”, to feature special guests, Christmas inspired worship, and stories to help more people encounter God’s love, airing on YES TV and intothecastle.com.
Finding Hope In 60 Seconds
Cristina Baker went viral on TikTok by posting 60-second prayers, which inspired her to share her story in her new book “Hope in 60 Seconds: Encountering the God of the Impossible.”
Finding Truth in Reconciliation
This month has been extremely profound. I sat glued to my computer and watched reporters in Rome cover the historic exchange between Pope Francis and Indigenous delegates from across Turtle Island (North America). Although the official apology was long-overdue, Indigenous trailblazers continued to communicate ‘it’s never too late to do the right thing’. The Pope’s detailed apology was another milestone on this collective path to reconciliation.
Help Change Her Story
Did you know that when you empower a woman, you empower her entire family and surrounding community as well? Research shows that women reinvest up to 90% of their earnings back into their households and manage it toward nutrition, food, healthcare, school, and income-generating activities.
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Help Bring Hope to Families in Crisis Back-to-back earthquakes have torn through Venezuela, leaving families trapped, communities shattered, and thousands of people in desperate need. Right now, rescue teams and local volunteers are racing against time to reach survivors and provide emergency assistance. Every hour matters. As the full extent of this tragedy becomes clear,…
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Clean water is the heartbeat of every northern Ugandan home. It’s the fragile line between sickness and survival, the daily choice between fear and the comfort of knowing your family can drink, cook, and live without harm. It is the foundation of life, health, and opportunity, and yet thousands of people still lack access to…
Prayer stories
Every day, Crossroads’ 24/7 Prayer Centre answers approximately 1,300 calls from people seeking prayer for healing, restoration, guidance, and hope. Behind every call is a person facing a unique challenge: a medical diagnosis, financial hardship, family struggle, or season of uncertainty. Crossroads Prayer Partners have had the privilege of standing alongside callers in prayer, believing…
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