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News and Events

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

  • Ride for Refuge Oct. 2, 2010

    On October 2, 2010 you can join with the Ray of Hope Dream Team and participate in the Ride for Refuge. Join with thousands of people around the globe as we ride to raise awareness and support for the displaced, the vulnerable and the exploited. This is a unique opportunity to have both a local and global impact from your efforts.

  • Morning Glory Cafe and Bakery 10th Anniversary

    On June 27th the Morning Glory Cafe and Bakery on King Street celebrated its 10th anniversay of offering a unique youth employment program in our community. Over this period of time over 190 young people have graduated from the 6 month training program and gone on to find permanent employment, or returned to school with new purpose. In recognition of this milestone the staff from a variety of Ray of Hope programs and volunteers undertook a renovation project to create more seating space and improve the movement of people being served.

  • Golf-a-Thon a Great Success

    On June 14, 2010, on a glorious day for golf, we had 56 golfers join us in support of Ray of Hope at our annual Golf-a-Thon. Through their efforts and the generous support of their personal sponsors (family, friends, co-workers, neighbours) and local business sponsors we were able to raise more than $50,000.

  • Ray of Hope 2010 Golfathon

    17th Annual Golf-a-thon

    June 14, 2010

    Our 2010 Golf-a-thon will be held on Monday, June 14th from 7am to 6pm.

    This all day event will be hosted at the Conestoga Country Club, 400 Golf Course Rd., Conestoga , ON. www.golfnorth.ca.

  • New Day Treatment Facility Open for Business

  • JM Drama Presents "Sweeney Todd"

    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.

  • Annual General Meeting Sept. 15, 2009

    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.

  • Gospel Music Concert Fundraiser

    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.

  • Announcement of $50,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant

    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.

  • Youth Addiction Funding Announcement

    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.