Benny worked hard and enjoyed a life of independence, until extreme back problems made it impossible for him to work. He was relieved to receive some financial help for his disability, but it was not enough to make ends meet. Isolated and frightened for his survival, Benny turned to The Scott Mission. Here, he found tangible help with food and clothing, as well as the encouragement … Read More
Make this a Christmas to Remember at The Scott Mission!
The kind support of caring friends ensures that Christmas at The Scott Mission is a reason to celebrate! Your compassion will provide delicious meals, festive decorations, holiday programs, and so much more: 2,600 families in need will receive a $45 grocery gift card and a bag full of groceries so they can enjoy a wonderful Christmas at home. Thousands of children … Read More
Help and Hope FOUND at The Scott Mission!
Poverty was new to Joyce and her family. Their fear and hopelessness were made even worse because they didn’t know anyone and had nowhere to turn for help. Then a friend from church told Joyce she could find help and hope at The Scott Mission. “They told me, ‘There’s a place you can go. There’s help out there,’” Joyce says, remembering the day when … Read More
A Heartfelt Gift of Time and Treasure
Susan Cloyd loves to help others. In her professional life, she worked as an emergency room nurse. There, she frequently encountered homeless people and their great need always made her want to do more to help them. So upon retiring Susan joined our wonderful team of volunteers at The Scott Mission, and turned her compassion toward those who are hungry, homeless, and hurting. Over the … Read More
Our Christmas Wish List
Your support is needed now to give help and hope to men, women, and children in need this Christmas. Here are ways you can help those who are in need this Christmas season: MEALS. Just $4.25 will provide a hot meal this Christmas season. TOYS. Donate or host a toy drive to stock our free Christmas toy store for struggling families! CLOTHING. Provide warm … Read More
Free Thanksgiving meals served to help Toronto residents celebrate holiday
At least two organizations in Toronto served free Thanksgiving lunches downtown on Monday to ensure residents in the city celebrated the holiday with good food. At the Scott Mission, 502 Spadina Avenue, about 320 people were served Thanksgiving lunch. Staff prepared dozens of turkeys, hundreds of potatoes and more than 100 litres of soup. Meals were served at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The … Read More