We are thrilled to highlight our new partnership with Meridian Credit Union! This fall, Meridian Barrhaven Branch Manager, Art Kirkwood reached out to our Director of Fund Development, Sheldon Leong to explore opportunities for collaboration. Meridian Credit Union is passionate about community support and recognized MHI as a potential partner through our dedication to providing safe, permanent, and affordable housing to individuals experiencing homelessness. Art spoke to Sheldon about their company’s aim to make a meaningful charitable impact and the best ways for Meridian to help to uplift the MHI community. Throughout the month of December, Meridian ran a community support drive to benefit residents of The Haven. Thanks to the generosity of Meridian Credit Union clients, Art and his colleagues came to personally deliver priority non-perishable food and personal care items to The Haven during the holiday season. Art, and fellow Meridian staff members Gustavo and Robin, also helped to spread a little holiday cheer as they joined us at our Haven Christmas celebration. In addition to providing this welcome support to families and individuals at The Haven, Art also applied for Meridian’s Good Neighbour Program on behalf of MHI. The Good Neighbour Program enables local Meridian teams to address issues experienced by individuals facing economic barriers. Through this program, MHI received $1350 from Meridian to go toward our Dream LeBreton Flats Capital Campaign. We are fortunate to have Meridian’s support for our current residents, as well as their support to help house future residents through our capital campaign. Says Art "Meridian is proud to partner with the Multifaith Housing Initiative to support The Haven tenants. Through our Good Neighbours Program, our participation in the Dream LeBreton Flats Capital Campaign further underscores our commitment to creating sustainable and inclusive housing solutions. These initiatives are integral to our Meridian For Good strategy, dedicated to fostering positive change and building stronger communities." MHI extends a heartfelt thank you to Meridian Credit Union, and to Barrhaven Branch Manager Art Kirkwood, for this generosity and advocacy. We are greatly looking forward to more opportunities to collaborate in the future. May we continue to use our individual strengths to come together to best support our neighbours. From left to right: Meridian District Vice President Mark Ostland, MHI Director of Fund Development Sheldon Leong, and Meridian Barrhaven Branch Manager Art Kirkwood.
Seeds of Hope- Beauty and Abundance at Multifaith Housing, The Haven
Barrhaven United Church is pleased to share the good news of the Grant we received from the United Church Foundation, Seeds of Hope Program for the summer of 2025. Dr. Sahada Alolo was very helpful in submitting our application as she knows The Haven and its residents well. This Grant will enable us to hire an Agricultural Student to lead in the maintenance and upkeep of the resident’s areas at The Haven. Residents and volunteers will work together to integrate native plants, pollinator friendly plants and where possible vegetables. As part of our commitment we are looking for financial donations to assist us in raising 50% of the Grant money. To this end we are asking other faith communities or individuals if they would like to make a donation, large or small, to assist in raising $1,000 to $1,500. We have also reached out to other faith groups in the Barrhaven area and to local businesses. If you are able to assist, please make your donation by cheque to Barrhaven United Church with a memo notation: Seeds of Hope. This could be mailed to: Barrhaven United Church, 3013 Jockvale Rd, Nepean, ON K2J 4E4 or e-transfer to BUCenvelope.sec@gmailcom With thanks for your support |
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