Action Stories
It's often hard to effectively understand how impactful a life of following Jesus can be. We often find ourselves seeking answers in a variety of places, often missing the mark in the process. But God has given us stories. Stories capture the spirit of what all being loved by God and loving in return looks like. To hear more stories from how this is being lived out at Southridge, checkout the YouTube Playlist here.
Our Anchor Causes
Actively pursuing compassion & justice through Jesus' call to love our neighbour, amplified by the power of friendship.
HOMELESSNESS
Southridge Shelter
We believe that it takes more than the support of a social service to break the cycle of homelessness. It takes a community of people working together and in authentic friendship to complement this excellence in service. By connecting at the Southridge Shelter, you can play a role in offering these essential supports; there's a place for you here!
Southridge Shelter Website I'd like to make a difference with people experiencing homelessness
MIGRANT FARMWORKER SUPPORTS
Caribbean Workers Program
Just as your family story may very well be one of migration to Canada, migrant farmworkers from the Caribbean spend decades of their lives in Niagara to end generational poverty for their families back home. The systemic challenges and isolation that many migrant farmworkers face require responses based in real friendship combined with social services. Join in and be a part of these friendships that make a difference.
I'd like to make a difference with migrant farmworkers
FOOD AND HOUSING SECURITY
Southridge Supports: Welland
As we're all experiencing, there are increasing challenges with affordability in Niagara. But for many of our neighbours the struggle has become unmanageable. Through Southridge Supports: Welland, you can participate in difference-making responses to the affordability challenges in our community, providing food security and working on affordable housing solutions, all through the lens of mutual relationships.
I'd like to make a difference with people experiencing affordability challenges
INDIGENOUS RELATIONS
Becoming Good Relatives
The history of the church in Canada has largely been a story of trauma towards Indigenous Peoples. It’s going to take all of our attention to change the trajectory of that story generation by generation. Through Becoming Good Relatives you can lead the Church towards accompanying Indigenous Peoples in the Niagara Region and throughout Ontario!
I'd like to make a difference with becoming a good relative