IMPACTS+ March 2020 Issue

Published March 3, 2020

MARCH 2020  

“YOU JUST HEARD ABOUT GOD, BUT HERE YOU WILL SEE HIM”

 

“When we first came to Canada, suffering a lot back home, everyone we met here told us that “you just heard about God, but here you will see him”. In the beginning, I felt jealous as a Christian person, with a very strong faith, who used to live, study, work, serve God and also raise kids in very hard situations … so how can all of what I went through was ‘just heard about him’? After a while I realized the meaning of those words when I found the guardian angels, The Catholic Schools (HCDSB). Those people really embrace your family and overwhelm you with love. Supporting you with a lot of things like a studying device for your kid to stay on the right track, coats for the winter, Food, trips, uniforms and also trying to direct you what to do in your life. May our Lord bless them all. They are really amazing people. You will see and touch God in them starting from teachers, office staff, the great school manager and the amazing board employees.”

HCDSB Parent

We are so appreciative of the support we receive from people like you. Support from the community allowed us to partner with the school to help this family in need on a couple occasions. Thank you!

LENTEN PRAYER

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Almighty and Everlasting God,
You have given the human race
Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of humility.
He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man
And giving His life on the Cross.
Help us to bear witness to You
By following His example of suffering
And make us worthy to share in His Resurrection.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son.

 

Amen.

Source: catholic.org

SCHOOL TRIPS FOR KIDS PROJECTS!

 

Poverty remains a powerful factor in whether a student succeeds in school.

Opportunities for many of our youth are not equal.

Learning opportunities outside of the classroom often have costs associated with them.

These costs are barriers to learning for children living in low-income households (an estimated 1100 Oakville HCDSB students and 900 Burlington HCDSB students).

Thanks to Burlington Foundation and the Oakville Community Foundation’s crowd funding campaign Give Oakville, for their support of these two initiatives over the next year – one in Burlington, one in Oakville. These projects will help 43 children and youth to succeed in school, promote positive mental health & wellness, and inclusion opportunities.

At-risk students & lower rates of academic success are the challenges the Ministry of Education’s Equity & Inclusive Education Strategy addresses. An achievement gap- can form between low-income students and their peers. Social exclusion, shame, anger, stigma, low self-esteem, low confidence and loss of hope are all issues related to student poverty.

Research shows that academic success increases when barriers to inclusion are identified & removed.

We need to support our children with Equity & Inclusion, so they can reach their full potential.

HCCEF already supports HCDSB students with multi-day school trips (i.e. Grade 8 Trip; Outdoor Education Trip). These Projects will allow us, over the next year, to give additional opportunities to low-income students from Burlington and Oakville HCDSB schools.

Thank you again to Burlington Foundation and the Oakville Community Foundation for helping students in need to succeed in school.

If you know of a Burlington or Oakville student who would benefit from this financial assistance, please contact Marc Clare for more information – clarema@hccef.org; 905-632-6314 x248.

    

 

WHERE TO GET HELP IN HALTON

 

There are many Community Services available in Halton.

Navigating where to get the help you or a loved one needs can be challenging.

The Region of Halton has some excellent resources to get you started.

Check out our website for some of these resources available to you – hccef.org.

 

 

YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP STUDENTS IN NEED TO SUCCEED.

Here are some opportunities to help.

 

1) 24 HOUR FAST –  April 7-8

 

 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

  • You are invited to Create a Team, Join a Team or Donate
  • The Season of Lent began on February 26 – a season for prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
  • Fasting will connect us to our neighbours who are in need – those who are forced to fast by their poverty.
  • Fasting can take a number of forms – food, electronics or something else. – you choose
  • Similar to a walk-a-thon or run-a-thon, participants would register and then ask friends and family to sponsor them
  • Online and paper pledge form options available
  • Fast wherever you would like – home, school, work…you choose
  • The 24 Hour Period can start when you would like – morning, afternoon, evening
  • Visit our website for more information – www.hccf.ca

 

“Lent is a season of intense prayer, fasting and concern for those in need. It offers all Christians an opportunity to prepare for Easter by serious discernment about their lives, with particular attention to the word of God which enlightens the daily journey of all who believe.” 

St. John Paul II

2) CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC – Wednesday June 10, 2020

 

 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Piper’s Heath is a spectacular course. Golfing and spending the day outside – a spectacular way to help low-income students in Halton who face financial barriers to learning. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

You are invited to join us to support our neighbours in need.

Visit our website for more information – www.hccf.ca

 

 

3) 10TH ANNUAL EVENING WITH BISHOP CROSBY

Wednesday November 4, 2020 – Save the Date

 

 

Lumen Christi Catholic Elementary School’s “Sound Machine” with Bishop Crosby – 2019 Event

“We all need to know that we are loved, and affirmed, and supported, and encouraged.” – Bishop Douglas Crosby

You are invited to join the Halton Catholic Community to celebrate the 10th Annual Evening with Bishop Crosby. It is always a wonderful gathering of parishes, schools and community members to spend time with Bishop Crosby and to help students in need to succeed in school.

Thank you to Bishop Crosby for lending his name to the event each year, and for being so gracious with having photographs taken, meeting each table, and sharing his wisdom.

READ MORE ABOUT THE 2019 EVENT

ABOUT HCCEF

HALTON CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S EDUCATION FOUNDATION

HCCEF is an independent charitable organization, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency. Since 2012, we have partnered with the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) to support their students and families in need. Schools identify the student or family in need, and apply to HCCEF for assistance. Funding is used to purchase the need on behalf of the student or family. We do not receive any direct funding from HCDSB.

Mission Statement

To help HCDSB students succeed at school by providing financial support to families in need.

Vision Statement

All HCDSB students have equitable opportunities at school, regardless of financial barriers.

 

Online School Application for Financial Assistance

 

 

Visit www.hccf.ca for more information.
 ;
Halton Catholic Children’s Education Foundation (HCCEF)

c/o 2333 Headon Forest Drive.

Burlington, ON | L7M 3X6 

clarema@hccef.org | 905-632-6314 ext. 248

hccef.org | @HCCEF | facebook.com/HCCEFhalton

 

   We are now on Instagram – check us out.

 

The need is growing – Donate today. 

We have signed the AFP Code of Ethics & follow the Donor Bill of Rights. 

HCCEF’s Audited Financial Statements – audited by KPMG each year.

Charitable Registration # 86895 7622 RR0001

DID YOU KNOW?

Over 170 thousand Canadian charities and nonprofits account for 8.5% of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employ 2.4 million Canadians. In 2006, “charities and non-profits generated 20% more value added than the entire accommodation and food services industry, more than 2.5 times that of agriculture, and generated nearly six times as much value added as the motor vehicle manufacturing.” Source: https://www.imaginecanada.ca/en
industry.

Imagine Canada has more stats on the impact of the Charitable & Non-Profit Sector in Canada.

 

 

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