Our Outreach Programs
ADOPT-A-BLOCK Program
Adopt-a-Block is our Saturday program where we offer free meals to the community. As part of our weekly community event, we offer:
Sports program
Arts and crafts
Food bags
Pastoral ministry
Support
Availability
Every Saturday
12:00 P.M - 2:00 P.M
Location
60 Facer Street
St. Catharines, L2M 5JI
STREET MINISTRY PROgram
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, we go out into the community to find and fill the needs of people who are struggling across the Niagara region. We provide support, assistance, and essentials such as:
Clothes
Food
Toiletries
Prayer
Referrals to appropriate organizations
Good company
Street cleanup (garbage, drug paraphernalia)
Availability
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6:00 P.M - 9:00 P.M
Location
In and around St. Catharine’s
Our Impact
Testimony: Alli’s Story
September 2016, a new season of dance classes began. It was the place where I could escape into the music and not think about life for a few hours. Depression and anxiety plagued me daily, many times to the brink of suicide. Most of the regular girls were back plus someone I’d never met before. Within a few weeks she seemed to know that I was struggling inside and I was drawn to her for some reason.
She soon became a friend and someone I could call anytime day or night. She talked about Jesus and how much He loves me and cheered me on. Turns out she needed me as well, she was returning to dance after 10 years and welcomed extra help with dance steps and choreography, these times brought us even closer. Things took a turn for the worse when my relationship ended suddenly. I called my new friend who jumped in her car and came right over in my distress. I could either completely fall apart or I could give Jesus a try and believe He is who He says He is. I know now that He’s real. He gave me peace, strength and courage to know that I would be okay.
That weekend she invited me to visit the Niagara Dream Centre Adopt- a -block program on Saturday. I loved it, I loved the people, I loved the kids. I could make a difference and it made me happy. God does have a plan for me and I’m so excited to see where He takes me. I now take every Saturday off work so that I can serve at the Dream Centre.
I’m also so grateful that I graduated with my college degree that year amidst all my hardships. Just like that one person who made a difference in my life. I can be the one person who makes a difference in another life. God is good