News and Events

Ray of Hope always has something going on! Here is a list of the most recently-posted news and events:

  • On August 13-22 The JM Drama group will be presenting the musical "Sweeney Todd" at the Registry Theatre with proceeds from 5 shows going to support Ray of Hope. Our Morning Glory Cafe and Bakery program will also be supplying the refreshments at the concession stand for all shows. Come out for a great evening of entertainment while supporting our ministry.

  • Ray of Hope will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, September 15th,  2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Road Chapel at 145 Lincoln Road, Waterloo. This event is open to the public and we would welcome your joining us for an evening of celebration as we review the events of the past year (2008/2009) and give thanks to God for his faithfulness.

  • On Sunday July 12th, 2009 at 6:00pm the Gospel Church of Waterloo will be sponsoring a Gospel Music Concert at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church, 3849 King Street East, Kitchener.

  • On April 14, 2009 Ray of Hope hosted the announcement of local Trillium Foundation grant recipients by John Milloy, MPP. Ray of Hope was a recipient of $50,000 in one time funding to assist with the completion of the renovation project of our Community Centre (Oasis) which was started last year.

  • On December 5,2008 we were pleased to host MPP John Milloy, MPP Leeanna Pendergast, Sandra Hanmer CEO of the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (WWLHIN) and Kathy Durst Chair of the Board for the WWLHIN for an announcement of the increased funding that has been provided to Ray of Hope for an expanded Youth Addiction Services program.

  • On Monday June 8, Ray of Hope held it's 16th annual Golfathon to help raise funds for the variety of programs Ray of Hope offers. In a year where fiscal restraint and economic caution is wide spread, we are glad to report that generosity is alive in the Waterloo region. On a cloudy Monday morning, 56 golfers came together to raise about $55,000 in a fun day of golf and fellowship.

  • Ray of Hope was chosen by Cook Homes to be the recipient of the proceeds from their 5th Annual Baseball Tournament and Picnic. Each year Cook Homes invites all of the tradespeople that support their business to join them in supporting a local charity through this event. This year Ray of Hope was chosen by one of their staff members, Krista Worden, who also volunteers one night a week at the Ray of Hope Community Centre.