• 12 Summer Students to be hired 

• $84,025 needed 

• 120-150 children and youth engaged through this ministry

DOXA Day Camps operate in partnership with community churches in Scarborough to provide low cost, high quality day camps. Children going into grades 1-8 enjoy a wide variety of engaging activities designed to complement the daily Bible lesson for their age, stage and interests. 

During the summer, we disciple summer staff as they discover how God has made and equipped them to serve at our day camp sites. Through a personal growth plan we invest in all areas of their person. Many of our staff are having their first employment experience. Parents find that children at our camp experience the love of Christ as they are seen, valued and heard by our staff.  We equip and enable our partner churches to build healthy relationships with families in their community through camp connections.

• 3 Summer Students to be hired

• $23,767 needed 

• 200-250 children and youth engaged through this ministry

During the first week of the summer, we offer REMIX, a week-long urban mission experience where youth learn to centre their lives within the mission and message of Jesus. They receive training on living out their lives as disciples of Jesus, and practical service opportunities within the GTA where they get to put what they have learned into practice.

We also run two weeks of summer camp and community outreach programs in a First Nations community in Northern Ontario with which we’ve had a long standing relationship. Our youth and volunteers live out their faith by building relationships and sharing the love of God with a children, youth and families in a community that has been overlooked and mistreated for far too long.

Throughout the summer, our staff plan and implement these very important programs and, in doing so, learn more about themselves and how God is calling them to serve in their own communities and beyond. Our hope is that as we continue to build relationships with these communities, God’s love would be evident and that our youth would live out their lives on mission for Jesus every day.

• 3 Summer Students to be hired

• $24,929 needed

• 100 young people engaged through ministry

There are over 200 exotic massage parlours in Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, and York Region. Each week, the Rahab team visits 6-12 of these massage parlours throughout the GTA to make connections with the young people working there. More often than not, we are the only people these women meet in the parlours who would not exploit them. We introduce ourselves as Christian outreach workers and try to create a friendly atmosphere that begins a long-term relationships with them. We offer gifts, gospel materials and kindness, never asking for anything in return. Frequently, we meet young women who are new to Canada and have never heard of Jesus. Our presence at the front door of the parlour, albeit short, is the embodiment of the Gospel – God’s love, compassion and hope.

• 6 Summer Students to be hired 

• $41,267 needed 

• 120 children and youth engaged through ministry

The Downsview & Rexdale Summer Sports Program offers affordable, entertaining and Christ-glorifying activities to children and youth who would not otherwise be able to afford access to these programs. This outreach initiative runs for 3 months of the summer for five afternoons and evenings each week. More than 100 of our participants are vulnerable to the negative influences that abound in the Downsview & Rexdale neighbourhoods. 

Throughout the summer, we are encouraged to watch our staff, volunteers and participants grow in character, resiliency, self-esteem, confidence and pro-social behaviours as they take part in mentoring and group discussions. They also demonstrate a decrease in at-risk behaviours, including violence, substance use and abuse, victimization and enticement to become involved in gang activity. As the love of God is shared and shown to our staff and participants each day, our hope is that they grow in their relationship with Jesus.

• 3 Summer Students to be hired

• $22,240 needed

• 200 children and youth and children engaged through ministry

As we prepare for our 10th season, we are pausing to reflect and celebrate all that has happened through this community soccer league over the years! From the very beginning, the goal has been to provide families in South Etobicoke with a (very) fun program, at a price that would allow anyone to take part. As costs go up across the board, we continue to charge only $50/person for the entire season, with every child receiving a full uniform, soccer ball, snacks each week (usually oranges), a trophy at the end of the season, a community BBQ, and more! 

Having walked alongside so many families over the last ten years, we see first-hand the value of providing this program. More than just a soccer league, we know this has become a gathering place for the community, where kids can laugh, play, make friends, grow in confidence, and have opportunities to give back to others. In talking with parents, grandparents, and community leaders, we regularly receive feedback about the incredible culture and "heart" of the league, and the positive impact it has on their kids on and off the field.

• 4 Summer Students to be hired

• $21,030 needed

• 80 children and youth and children engaged through ministry

Seeds of Hope is a summer camp program for children ages 7-14. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, enriching environment where children and youth can spend the summer learning, growing, and gaining new experiences. Throughout the summer, campers participate in Bible stories, arts and crafts, sports, physical fitness, character and team building activities, and academic work such as Robotics. We also take campers on fun trips to expand their experience of the GTA. At the end of the summer, we have a five-day overnight camp experience at Camp Koinonia in Muskoka. 

Primarily serving low income families in the community of Jane/Finch and beyond, we help address food security issues during the camper experience, and provide a safe and secure environment during the summer months out of school. Through trips, skill building activities, educational opportunities, and other experiences they may not otherwise be exposed to, we watch Seeds of Hope staff and campers grow in their self confidence, leadership skills, creativity, and physical abilities, all while forming lifelong friendships. It is beautiful to watch campers become Christians and grow in their faith as they are exposed to the Gospel. Many participants go on to become leaders who positively impact their schools and communities.

• 1 Summer Student to be hired

• $7,330 needed

• 8-12 youth engaged through this ministry

The Shop is a fully equipped multi-trade mentoring and skills training centre located in Newmarket.  Our trained and qualified staff invite youth ages 15-25 to learn various skills in a personalized, safe environment.  Our youth gain experience in basic automotive, small engines, CNC machine operation, carpentry, welding, detailing, electrical, and other trades; get help building their resume and finding a job; accumulate volunteer community service hours for school, court, or their resume; and receive one-to-one life skills mentoring, all while hearing the gospel of Jesus. The youth we serve also receive tailored care to meet their individual needs and are given access to services such as professional counselling.