Alongside Hope

✅ Have you ordered your World of Gifts Parish Toolkit? If you're planning to work together in your church support a gift item in the World of Gifts, we want to know! Find easy-to-use fundraising resources on our Parish Toolkit page at alongsidehope.org/gift-toolkit, then fill out the form. We'll send the first 100 churches who register some special additional resources: two large customizable posters and two sticker sheets to promote your project. Don't delay!

We know it's only October, but it's never too early to start thinking about Christmas! We're proud to announce our 2026 Christmas cards are available to order.

Celebrate the hope of Christmas with two new watercolour designs: "O Holy Night" and "Our Dear Saviour's Birth" (pictured). Cards come in packs of 12 — a minimum donation of $25 per pack is recommended (tax receipt eligible).

Orders can be placed through your parish representative or through the link: https://alongsidehope.org/christmascards2026/

Last month, the Kanien'kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KORLCC) in Kahnawà:ke celebrated its grand opening — and Alongside Hope was honoured to be there.

Alongside Hope has supported KORLCC for years, so being part of this milestone was. The centre is a beautiful space designed to bring the land in — floor-to-ceiling windows, a grand palisade, skylights that echo traditional longhouse smoke holes.

With only about 300 native speakers of Kanien'kéha remaining, the work happening here matters deeply.

Read the full story: https://alongsidehope.org/news/from-dream-to-reality-language-and-cultural-centre-opens-new-home-in-quebec/

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a day to reflect, learn and then act.

Reconciliation is a long-term commitment to rebuilding relationships grounded in respect and shared understanding. It means listening to Indigenous voices, honouring treaties and land rights, and making an active effort to undo the systems that have caused harm for many generations.

Alongside Hope is on our own learning journey — and we know there's still a long way to go. Click the link to see how we're showing up through our Indigenous Partnerships, joining in right relations with Indigenous Peoples. https://alongsidehope.org/our-work-impact/indigenous-programs/

In case you missed it, here's a link to our webinar updating everyone on Light for St. Luke's!

Light for St. Luke's Project Update Alongside Hope staff are joined by Sawsan Batato of the Diocese of ...

A huge congratulations to our Alongside Hope staff team for taking on the Tough Mudder on September 12 in support of the 2026 Wild Ride! 🎉

Shenelle, Anslim, Adbi, Kim and Su took on every challenge and crossed the finish line together. We’re so proud of our team! 👏

Thank you!