Olive Branch

Branch Out is TOB's commitment to being 'out there', out there where the needs are, passionately engaged in the struggles of others. Responsible to make God's love visible, we partner with other agencies to serve those whom Jesus calls 'blessed': who struggle because of poverty, injustice, serious illness or social alienation.

Currently we are working with:

• agencies serving 'at risk' youth such as Pathways for Youth, Making Hoops, and Sketch
• residences serving the elderly and the physically challenged in places like Unionvilla and Participation House
• agencies serving the homeless and the poor including The Scott Mission, The Toronto Christian Resource Centre, and Sanctuary
• the Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Banks and 
• agencies which serve developing nations including Hands Across the Nations (Bolivia, South America and Mali, West Africa) Project Tanzania (with St. Philip's Anglican) and C4L (working with AIDS orphans in South Africa)

We are exploring ways to become involved in:

• affordable housing initiatives such as MICAH and Habitat for Humanity
• hospice facilities such as Evergreen, Casey House and The Philip Aziz Centre
• refugee centres such as Matthew House
• prison visitation and
• advocacy and justice seeking initiatives

BRANCH OUT Meetings: FALL 2010
Sunday SEPTEMBER 19
Sunday OCTOBER 24
Sunday NOVEMBER 21
We'll begin @ 12:45 PM in the Kids Branch Creative Worship Room - and we promise to not be more than an hour! Everyone is invited to attend.

UPCOMING WAYS YOU CAN ENGAGE & BRANCH OUT! 

Saturday SEPTEMBER 18, 2010: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ADOPT-A-DAY
LEADER?  Sandra Gibner
WHO?  We're looking for 10-12 volunteers for one day
WHAT?  To be part of a team that will be building a home for a Habitat approved family
WHERE?  Keswick, Ontario
HOW?  Habitat will provide a construction manager to teach each team how to hang drywall, lay flooring, install windows and siding, paint, etc. etc. etc. They will provide tools, hard-hats and supplies. You will need to complete onsite SHE Training (Safety, Health & Environment), sign a participation waiver - and bring and wear CSA approved footwear. If you're interested in participating or have questions, contact sandra@tob.ca, or call 905. 471. 7700 x 208. More details to come. 
Click HERE to read more about Habitat for Humanity: York Region.  

For further information about volunteer opportunities, please email branchout@tob.ca