Outreach Program Canada
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To see children in Canada and in other parts of the world get education in-spite poor living conditions. I came from a poor and big family.
To be the program that help provide those who are in need of basic necessities including but not limited to school supplies, meals, and clothing HISTORY: Started as School Supplies Outreach Program, a visionary woman who grew up in poor living condition started this program in 2015. Now, the registered non-profit organization called Outreach Program Canada includes, food, clothing, small mobility equipment and school supplies. Read below the history;
"In this program, I am advocating two things that are so important to me; the power of Education and the generosity that comes out from Sharing. Growing up, I was always short of school supplies because food at the table was the priority. I collected scrap pencils and crayons, about 1 inch or so left. I endured teasing from children but I knew I was helping my family by doing it. Our situation then was my motivation to never give up school. Our parents said, "Education is the only thing in life that once you achieved, no one can steal it". One sibling passed away but the rest of us 9 children completed education to certain degree, diploma and certification. Proud to say, we all completed school as working students. I was fortunate to experienced living in other countries when I got married; Makkah & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; El-Hajeb, Morocco and now in Calgary, Canada. In every country I lived, I learned valuable lessons in life: perseverance and to never give up. In Canada, I learned the amazing power of volunteering. I was amazed how many people volunteer their time, efforts, as well as donating some of their hard-earned money. You see, back home, life is a daily survival. To work for free was uncommon. However, growing up from a big family taught me the power of sharing. Teaching newly landed immigrants how to use computer programs was the very first volunteer work I did in Canada. Followed by volunteering at my kid's school fundraising, I sold chocolates and coupon books. Combining the power of education and sharing (your blessings) are the major factors that got me to create the School Supplies Outreach Program. Getting education is what helped my family get out of poverty. I believe no child should be deprived of education. The hard life I experienced growing up and the generous lessons I learned along the way are stories I share every time I personally deliver school supplies to the children. I say to them, "There is always hope, no matter what your status in life now, as long as you complete your education, you will go far in life. One day, you will also stand in front of the children to share your own story". I dedicate this program to all children who are the future of the world. I also dedicate this program to all the generous people who never get tired to share their blessings, as well as to those who gave their time and efforts to the program. But mostly, I dedicate this program to my husband and children who supported my vision, without their support and believe in me, I could have not done this. To all the people who had and yet to get involved, my heart is full of gratitude and forever will be grateful!" - Evelyn Serbout
Thank you to everyone that helped us sell all of our raffle tickets. It has been a wonderful first experience doing a raffle.
Here is the video of the draw.
The winner will be contacted via email and once they are verified we will let you all know.
Thanks again everyone!!!
06/12/2026
What an amazing feat - we sold 1000 tickets for the WestJet raffle in 4 weeks!!
Thanks to the amazing dedication of our Board, Ambassadors and supporters across Canada we will be able to do the draw early. Watch our page on June 18 for the live drawing of the winning ticket. The winner will be contacted via email within 24 hours of the draw with the documents from WestJet.
We are truly Blessed and the money raised will directly contribute to the success of our school supply campaign in Morley, AB.
05/12/2026
!!Exciting News for OPC. We have been given a WestJet Gift of Flight to raffle off!!
You can purchase a ticket from the OPC member that shared this post with you for $10.00. Only 1000 tickets printed and anyone over the age of 18 can purchase. The money raised will be used to purchase school supplies for our upcoming local and Filipino campaigns.
The prize is one (1) round trip for Two (2) to any scheduled and marketed WestJet destination. *taxes and fees are not included and black out dates apply. Draw date is June 30th.
We are excited to share the opportunity with everyone we know!
03/09/2026
On behalf of the all female Board and Ambassadors of OPC we would like to wish you all a joyous International Women’s Day!
There is a saying that “she can’t be what she can’t see” and OPC is a shining example of women supporting women to try new experiences, take on leadership, and create for our children and communities the examples of everything women can do.
Thank you to those that support us and help us to create these moments within our Canadian and International communities.
OPC Directors Sandra, Maribel, Hadeel, Leonora, Jida, Stephanie, Evelyn S.
OPC Ambassadors Petra, Wendy, Sally, Evelyn M., Shaimaa, Darlene, Mona, Maryann, Connie
02/26/2026
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
We're thrilled to share that after careful consideration, our board members have decided that "Binabalian Elementary School" will be the recipient of our 2027 school supplies outreach mission in the Philippines! Many of you followed the detailed accounts from our Founder, Evelyn Serbout, about the six remarkable schools she visited, each deserving of our support. After much deliberation, we're honored to bring joy to the 560 students of Binabalian Elementary, who, despite being situated 5 to 6 hours from Manila and facing the brunt of natural disasters, hold boundless potential. Located on the small island of Santiago, near Bolinao Pangasinan, the school's determination is matched only by the challenges its children face living below the poverty line. A formal communication will be sent shortly to confirm the details. Thank you to everyone who waited patiently for this announcement.
To the principals and teachers of the other schools, please know that your dedication is seen and there will be opportunities ahead. Evelyn extends her heartfelt gratitude to all, and we look forward to making a meaningful difference in the lives of these remarkable students.
02/16/2026
Our Family Day Adopt a Family campaign was a huge success. Thank you to our incredible donors that made this campaign so amazing! Our initial dream was to support 25 families and with your generous donations we were able to create food packages for 40 families.
Thank you to Evelyn and Sandra for doing all the shopping. Special shout out to the Wearhouse store for their GC donation. A big thank you to all the volunteers that came out and organized the food items and packed the hampers.
Wendy, Hadeel and Maria thank you for sharing your connections to ensure we let families know the program was there.
It is our privilege to continue this program and share it with our community. Happy Family Day!
02/03/2026
We are in the final week to accept donations for our Adopt a Family for Family Day campaign. OPC is creating food hampers for those in need and we are looking for sponsors. A $25.00 donation will create a wonderful meal for deserving family this coming Family Day.
You can etransfer your donation to [email protected] and you will matched with a family.
Thank you for your support ❤️♥️
01/22/2026
We are pleased to bring back our Family Day Adopt a Family campaign. We are asking our sponsors to adopt a family and provide for them a nutritious hamper of food essentials.
For just $25/hamper you will be matched with a deserving family and OPC will do the work to put the hampers together and distribute them to those in need.
All you have to do is send an etransfer of $25 to [email protected] to get your name on the list and give families an opportunity to have a wonderful meal together on Family Day. The deadline for sponsor donations is February 10th.
Please like and share this post to help us reach as many sponsors as possible. Thank you.
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