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E-BULLETIN January 2012 Sent Friday, January 27, 2012 Since 1892, Welcome Hall Mission has been committed to caring for the whole person; physical, emotional, social and spiritual with a message of hope, faith and compassion. Our MISSION is to recognize and respond to the needs of hurting and disadvantage individuals of all languages and to serve them with dignity and respect. Welcome Hall Mission is at the leading edge of initiatives addressing the situation of poverty within the community it serves. At the end of […]

Christmas E-BULLETIN 2011 Sent Friday, December 9, 2011 DECEMBER 2011 The Spirit of Christmas It's beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas Our food bank area has been transformed into a toyland for our Christmas For All toy distribution this weekend! For many children, these are the only toys they will be getting this Christmas. We've created a festive setting, where each child will also enjoy face-painting, live musical performances, ornament decorating and a treat from Santa and Mrs. Claus!! It will also bring […]

November 2011 E-BULLETIN Sent Wednesday, November 2, 2011 NOVEMBER 2011 In the Swing of our Annual Christmas Campaign First of all, a BIG thank you to the Montreal Alouettes for serving Thanksgiving Dinner at our Men's Mission after a historical game at Percival Molson Stadium. Quarterback Anthony Calvillo took his traditional place serving turkey, even after breaking the all-time passing record in professional football! He was joined by his teammates who each took the time to meet and encourage some 250 men and women […]

September 29 2011 E-BULLETIN Sent Thursday, September 29, 2011 september 29, 2011 BIG MONTH AHEAD... so we wanted to get you in on the ground floor! This Saturday, Welcome Hall Mission is participating in the Ride for Refuge. As you may remember from last year, it's a cycling fundraiser to help organizations that come to the aid of the displaced, vulnerable and exploited. This year, we're supporting our Youth Services program, Coeur à Soeur. Learn more here. GotGinch AKA The Cross-Canada Underwear Drive 2011 comes […]
September 2011 E-Bulletin Sent Thursday, September 1, 2011 SEPTEMBER 2011 10th Edition of Back-to-School with Heads Held High a Great Success! On August 18th and 19th, thousands of families breathed a sigh of relief in the face of the financial strain and stress associated with back-to-school. Over two days, 2,200 children received brand new school supplies, clothing and shoes and enjoyed pony rides, a mechanical bull, a saloon with snacks and juice, cowboys.... It's all about getting the children excited about […]

SUMMER E-Bulletin 2011 Sent Monday, August 1, 2011 SUMMER 2011 Heavyweight Champ Bermane B-WARE Stiverne Packs a Punch with Street Youth This big guy may be soft-spoken, but his message is loud and clear just like his trademark left hook: Set a goal and don't let go of it! Without a goal, you go nowhere. Bermane B-WARE Stiverne is a Laval native who is just one fight away from becoming the WBC heavyweight champion of the world, and this summer, he was a special guest trainer at one of our boxing classes for […]

Welcome Hall Mission E-BULLETIN May 2011 Sent Thursday, May 19, 2011 may 2011 Summertime And the living is easy * We believe that summer should be easy. Children should be enjoying the warm weather and making memories during this reprieve from school. For children from underprivileged families, however, there is little relief. In an effort to improve the quality of life for children who may be struggling with social exclusion and developing their self-esteem and self-worth, we have developed a number of summer programs. […]

E-Bulletin - Welcome Hall Mission in 2011 Sent Tuesday, January 18, 2011 JANUARY 2011 Welcome Hall Mission in 2011 : Still helping those in need! 119 years of service to the less fortunate of Montreal The Men's Mission ... a shelter offering respite from cold, hunger and isolation. It is open 24/7, 365 days a year to rescue the homeless of Montreal. Family Services ... assists 12,000 people every month through our food bank: families, couples, single-parent families and individuals who are unable to make end ends meet. Youth […]

E-Bulletin - October 2010 Sent Wednesday, October 20, 2010 E-Bulletin October 2010 In the FALL, Welcome Hall Mission Springs into Action! Fall is a new beginning for us. It's a new fiscal year, it's the time new projects spring into action, and our Christmas Campaign is getting underway! First of all, we would like to thank the Montreal Alouettes for their participation in our Thanksgiving Dinner at the Men's Mission on October 11th. Following their 46-19 victory over Calgary, seven Alouettes players, their coach Marc […]

E-Bulletin - September 2010 Sent Friday, September 17, 2010 E-Bulletin September 2010 Thanksgiving and Football: A Winning Combination! On January 31, 1957, the Canadian Parliament proclaimed: A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed ... to be observed on the 2nd Monday in October. Looking ahead to October 11th, we are excited for our Annual Alouettes Thanksgiving Supper at the Men's Mission! Every year, more than 300 homeless men are served a special turkey […]